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Topic: Body - February 20 2026
Stronger Bones. Longer Career.

Too many women athletes lose time—and potential—to bone stress injuries. VIS Experts Gauri Desai, PhD, and Maddie Alm, M.S., R.D., and VIS Mentor Elise Cranny break down what it actually takes to build and maintain bone health. From nutrition to strength training to recovery, this guide is your playbook for performance longevity.

By Helene Usher

VIS Creator

Elise Cranny

VIS Mentor

& Gauri Desai

VIS Expert

& Maddie Alm, RD

VIS Expert

Topic: Body

February 20 2026

Stronger+Bones.+Longer+Career VIS+Feed
Too many women and girls fail to reach their full potential in sport because of bone injuries. While genetics play a significant factor in injury risk, there are many steps that we can take to optimize our bone health.  We talked to VIS Experts Gauri Desai, PhD, and Maddie Alm, M.S., R.D., to learn about research-backed steps we can take to build bone mass and density. We also asked VIS Mentor and professional runner Elise Cranny how she rebuilt and maintains her bone health after s...
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