Bone Health
5 articles
RecoveryJuly 30, 2026 · 9 MIN
Recovering from RED-S: A Step-by-Step Guide for Endurance Athletes
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport affects both female and male athletes and causes cascading damage to bone health, hormonal function, immunity, and performance. This evidence-based recovery guide explains the return-to-training pathway.
NutritionJuly 16, 2026 · 8 MIN
Bone Health for Female Endurance Athletes: Preventing Stress Fractures and Long-Term Density Loss
Female runners have 3–4× higher stress fracture risk than male runners, and early bone density loss from low energy availability can have permanent consequences. A comprehensive guide to female-specific bone health in endurance sport.
NutritionJuly 10, 2026 · 8 MIN
Nutrition for Masters Endurance Athletes (40+): Adapting Your Diet for Age-Related Changes
After 40, muscle protein synthesis rates decline, bone density decreases, and recovery slows. These are manageable with targeted nutritional adjustments — higher protein, vitamin D and calcium focus, and modified carbohydrate timing.
RecoveryJuly 7, 2026 · 8 MIN
Vitamin D for Endurance Athletes: Deficiency, Dosing, and Performance Impact
Over 60% of endurance athletes are vitamin D deficient — a silent performance killer affecting muscle function, immunity, and bone strength. Here's what the research says about testing, supplementing, and optimising your levels.
TrainingJune 18, 2026 · 8 MIN
Stress Fracture Prevention: Bone Health for Runners and Triathletes
Stress fractures end seasons and careers. The combination of training load, nutrition, and hormonal factors that cause them is almost entirely preventable — if you know what to look for.