Athletes and coaches frequently have misconceptions about how an athlete should look in order to perform, but now Sport Ireland's ‘Body Composition: More than a Number’ video is raising awareness about the importance of appreciating your body for what it can do, not what it looks like.
In the video Olympic boxer Gráinne Walsh, former Ireland’s rugby team captain Ciara Griffin, and track and former Olympic road cyclist Emily Kay share their stories of overcoming stereotypes and navigating the physical and mental challenges on their journey to becoming top performers in their sports.
The video features insights into body composition - the term used to describe the amounts of fat, bone, and muscle in human bodies -
and advice on training, nutrition, mental health, and managing pressure from both others and ourselves.
Find out more: www.sportireland.ie/institute/fuel-your-performance
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