The other day I was scrolling through Pinterest and saw a pin that claimed it had the secret for getting thin calves. Interested, I read the article.
The article said to avoid running hills, resistance training, and jumping. WHAT? How can one be truly physically fit while completely avoiding those things. Hills are a component of nearly every road. Resistance training keeps muscles active. Jump rope is great cardio. Hey kids - don't jump rope at recess or your calves will get too big and your life will be miserable.
After reading it, I was so disgusted. Not at my calves, but at the concept that muscular calves shouldn't be desired.
As a teenage girl, I don't always love the appearance of my calves (I think they look giant while wearing flats). But as a runner, I love my calves. They propel me up hills and keep me moving forward. My legs have carried me over many miles and that is so much more important than how they look.
Our bodies are very sophisticated machines capable of incredible tasks, yet we still don't feel worthy because they don't look like those of our peers. Fitness isn't about what your body looks like, it's about what your body achieve when you set your mind to it.
Katelynn
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