Tom Brady. Serena Williams. Michael Phelps. Shalane Flanagan. LeBron James. Carli Lloyd. Roger Federer. Everywhere you look, athletes well past so-called peak age are not just staying competitive but dominating. It’s a new era for older athletes.
Through fascinating profiles and first-person experiences, journalist Jeff Bercovici illuminates the science and strategies behind the art of longevity in sports in “Play On: The New Science of Elite Performance at Any Age." (From 5-1-18)