To encourage an open conversation about body empowerment, we spoke to U.S. Figure Skating’s head of sports psychology, Caroline Silby, Ph.D., CMPC and U.S. Figure Skating registered dietitians Carrie Aprik, MS, CSSD, ISAK 2 and Adena Neglia, MS RDN, CDN about how coaches and parents can best support their athletes foster a healthy relationship with their bodies.
by Abby Farrell,
When athletes chronically feel dissatisfied with their body, view body size and shape changes as unnatural and reflective of their commitment to success or think there is only one body size or shape that leads to desired outcomes, it can negatively impact their ability to nurture a lifelong and healthy relationship with their body.
To encourage an open conversation about body empowerment, we spoke to U.S. Figure Skating’s head of sports psychology, Caroline Silby, Ph.D., CMPC and U.S. Figure Skating registered dietitians Carrie Aprik, MS, CSSD, ISAK 2 and Adena Neglia, MS RDN, CDN about how coaches and parents can best support their athletes foster a healthy relationship with their bodies.
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