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Topic: Mind - August 04 2026
Body Capability, Not Body Image

As women athletes, our bodies are often judged by how they look instead of what they can do. VIS Experts Justine Jones, CMPC, and Jess Silverman, PsyD, explain why prioritizing body functionality over appearance helps build confidence, resilience, and a healthier relationship with sport and our changing bodies.

By Ava Ketterman

VIS Creator

& Justine Jones, MS

VIS Expert

& Jess Silverman

VIS Expert

Topic: Mind

August 04 2026

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As women, we’re constantly scrutinized for the way our bodies look. We link our body appearance to peak performance, which creates an unhealthy mindset that prioritizes achieving a certain image over focusing on how our bodies feel. To debunk this connection, we spoke with VIS Experts Justine Jones, CMPC, and Jess Silverman, PsyD, who emphasize the importance of treating our bodies with respect and kindness to reach peak performance. The key is to focus on how our bodies feel, not how they...
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