Markham Heid Title: Contributor Education: University of Michigan, B.A. in English, Northwestern University, M.S. in Journalism Markham Heid is a freelance writer and author based in Detroit, Michigan. A long-time contributor at TIME and Medium, his work has also appeared in the New York Times, Playboy, Popular Mechanics, Food & Wine, Sports Illustrated, and elsewhere.Markham received reporting awards from the Society of Professional Journalists and the Maryland, Delaware, and D.C. Press Association. Today, Markham is a reporter at Men’s Health Magazine. Prior to that, he was staff writer at The Washington Examiner.Markham attended the University of Michigan where he earned his bachelor’s degree in English. Markham attended Northwestern University for graduate school where he earned his master’s degree in Journalism. About Shape Shape is an award-winning digital fitness, wellness, and beauty destination that offers inclusive, trusted, and empowering expert-led guidance and advice for anyone at any point in their wellness journey. Our library of more than 11,000 stories reaches more than 7 million readers monthly who want to prioritize their health, have fun, and lead an active lifestyle while also cutting through the noise of quick fixes and unvetted fads.