The Bone Density Facts Every Runner Must Know with Steph Mundt
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍For MORE Run Smarter Resources 🏃♂️📚- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses 🩹🎓- The Run Smarter Book 📖- Access to Research Papers 📄🔍- & Ways to Work with Brodie 🤝👟👉 CLICK HERE! 🎉✨In this powerful conversation, Brodie Sharpe sits down with physical therapist, running coach, and lifelong runner Steph Mundt to explore her remarkable journey from repeated bone stress injuries and dangerously low bone density to becoming a stronger, healthier, and faster runner.Steph opens up about her history with disordered eating, how Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) impacted her bone health, and the wake-up call that led her to overhaul her training and fueling strategies. She shares exactly what worked — from nutrition changes to targeted strength training and plyometrics — and why bone health should be on every runner’s radar, not just those who have experienced stress fractures.Whether you’re looking to prevent injury, improve performance, or run for decades to come, this episode delivers science-backed strategies and inspiring lessons for all runners.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeSteph’s early running journey and how a desire for speed led to under-fueling and multiple stress fracturesThe truth about RED-S and its impact on hormones, recovery, and bone densityWhy running alone is a poor bone-building stimulus (and what to do instead)The specific strength training and plyometric exercises Steph used to rebuild her bone densityHow often to train, and why timing matters for bone adaptationFueling strategies and key nutrients for strong bonesWhy all runners — even those without bone health issues — should focus on building and maintaining bone strengthThe mindset shift from chasing short-term PRs to prioritizing longevity and consistency in trainingLinks & ResourcesFollow Steph on Instagram: @stephmundt.dptSteph’s Coaching & PT Services: Volante PT & Performance