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IGNITE Every Rockin’ Body

Every BODY is unique in it’s shapeEvery BODY is special in it’s abilityEvery BODY is capableEvery BODY is worthy of self-loveIt is a hard fight to combat social media perceptions, family expectations, and friend opinionsIn this episode of IGNITE, we will discuss ways to celebrate every BODY on your team and empower every girls’ self-image. 

During warm-ups, notice and acknowledge WHAT our bodies can do and WHY it is important to do that exercise for our bodyIt is important to also notice and acknowledge that ALL body types can do hard things and be strongA warm-up session could sound like this: “Suzie can bring her high knees to her waist and Danica brings her high knees halfwayThey are both strengthening their coreTracy has high squats and Josie has low squatsThey are both strengthening their glutesIt is really cool to see that ALL  of our body styles and shapes can do hard things and be strong!”  Every BODY is capable and strongTo avoid competition and comparisons based on what we hear from our own self-talk and what we have been conditioned to believe, every BODY needs to be acknowledged for what it is capable of doingSprinkle these acknowledgements during every warm-up timeIt is the perfect opportunity to lead the team in believing in themselves and every BODY! 

During workout/laps, partner the girls based on their motivation level and lap goal for that practiceThis will provide an opportunity for them to encourage each other, because together they will complete their goalThis shows that every BODY can move forward in any way to complete the same goalThis also takes away the labels of “walker, jogger, runner” that can be defeating for some or hinder growth in othersKeep it focused on every BODY moving forward and doing more than what they had done before practice had begunGive individual shout-outs throughout the laps to every BODYA workout session could sound like this: “Terressa’s powerful legs are skipping to her lap goalAbbie’s strong arms are moving her forward towards her lap goalTamara’s sturdy feet are balancing her to reach her lap goal!”  Notice and acknowledge out loud how every BODY can perform, grow, strengthen, and move us forward in all waysAcknowledge that we do not have to fit into a mold or idea that isn’t who we truly areWe can be the shape we are and still do hard things, accomplish difficult tasks, and love ourselves for it! 

This is a difficult task to empower every BODY shape, size, and abilityThis is a sensitive topic to address with a group of girls when social media, TV, and other people send unhealthy messages to our self-esteem and self-imageSometimes it is hard to hear anything different once it is in our own thoughtsThe beautiful piece to coaching young girls is the strength and empowerment in our own words and actions throughout each practiceWe empower the idea that every BODY is uniqueEvery BODY is specialEvery BODY is capableEvery BODY is worthy of self-loveIt is time to celebrate every BODY!!! 

 

Shayla A is the Coach Mentor for Girls on the Run Kansas CityHer background comes from the classroom, coaching, day treatment schools, wellness, and advocating for children with special needsShe enjoys empowering and advocating for girls and coaches in every challenge and celebrationConnect with her for support and assistance this season via Leigh Krtec.   

 

 

 

BOOK LIST TO ENHANCE YOUR GIRLS’ SELF-CONFIDENCE: 

I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont 

The Shape of Me by Dr. Seuss 

You Are a Beautiful Beginning by Nina Laden 

Her Body Can by Katie Crenshaw 

 

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