The Athlete Narrative

Types of Body Negativity in Sports: Negativity From Teammates/Rivals                                                        *TRIGGER WARNING: BULLYING This week, we will talk about Body Negativity in Sports: Negativity from Teammates/Rivals. This article highlights bullying among teammates and rivals in general, but the general rules for overcoming their comments also apply directly to overcoming body-shaming comments.  As many know, one of the main motivators for bullying in any environment is jealousy. Jealousy can be fueled by two large motivators in sports, which are:  1. Accomplishments (especially if they are younger or the same age as them 2. Favoritism or more attention from coaches Jealousy often comes out in the form of aggressive comments. The way to overcome these comments is both simple and difficult. ...

 Workout Wednesday #4 Workout Wednesday #4! We understand that there are some athletes who are stuck at home during the pandemic and are looking for ways to work out and stay active. If that's you, feel free to use this resource to keep yourself fit and healthy during these difficult times!  NOTE: We do not create or own any of the workouts posted. All of the credits go to the creators of the workouts.  This week's workout is provided by Darebee! It is a "Superhero Abs" workout for any athletes wanting to target abdominals for the week. Check them out at:  https://darebee.com/workouts.html

 Informative Article by Global Sport Matters An informative article by Global Sport Matters! You can find this at the link:  https://globalsportmatters.com/health/2019/09/20/body-image-issues-can-impact-athletes-at-a-young-age/ Check it out! (All credits go to Global Sport Matters)