S05E152: Maintaining Fitness Through Pregnancy with Tara Porfido: What All CrossFitters Can Learn

The HERD FIT

Can you maintain peak physical fitness while navigating pregnancy and motherhood? Join us in this inspiring episode of the HerdFit Podcast with coaches David Syvertsen @davesy85 and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic as we welcome our special guest, Tara Porfido.
From discovering CrossFit in a college club to finding her community at a gym during grad school,Tara's commitment to her workouts, even through her recent pregnancy, highlights her exceptional attitude and consistency.
From the standard six-week recovery period to foundational exercises and the emotional rollercoaster postpartum, we discuss the multifaceted aspects of reclaiming both physical and mental well-being. Tara's story sheds light on the pressures women face to regain their pre-pregnancy fitness levels and the importance of realistic goals and self-compassion.
Discover the power of community support in navigating pregnancy and postpartum life. A tight-knit group of pregnant women and new mothers provided Tara with the motivation and camaraderie needed to stay active.
We also reflect on how the mental toughness fostered in CrossFit can translate into parenting challenges for all CrossFit athletes, from sleepless nights to life's daily demands.
Finally, we share insights on how the CrossFit community can better support pregnant women and new mothers, emphasizing the invaluable role of community resources and setting personal, attainable goals for the journey ahead. Join us for an episode filled with insights, inspiration, and the strength of community through fitness and motherhood.
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1. S05E152: Maintaining Fitness Through Pregnancy with Tara Porfido: What All CrossFitters Can Learn (00:00:00)

2. Maintaining Fitness Through Pregnancy (00:00:05)

3. Fitness and Pregnancy (00:08:58)

4. Community Support Through Pregnancy and Postpartum (00:18:23)

5. Building Mental Toughness Through CrossFit (00:26:51)

6. Community Support in Pregnancy Fitness (00:33:36)