Every Memorial Day, CrossFit gyms around the world participate in a workout called Murph. At first glance, Murph sounds intimidating: 1 mile run 100 pull-ups 200 push-ups 300 air squats...
Pregnancy changes everything—including your workouts. In this week’s episode of the Breathe CrossFit Podcast, Toni shares her honest experience training at 21 weeks pregnant, and why she’s adjusting her fitness approach to match what her body needs vs. what it wants.
At the start of her pregnancy, Toni aimed to maintain strict pull-ups the entire 40 weeks. But now, she’s more focused on strengthening her back, dialing in her core stability, and programming workouts that leave her feeling energized—not depleted.
“Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should,” Toni says. And that applies to pregnancy, general fitness, and even everyday lifestyle habits. She dives into why she’s swapping high-skill gymnastics for carries, rows, and sumo deadlifts—and why grip strength might be one of the most overlooked markers of long-term health.
This blog offers helpful takeaways whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or simply trying to train smarter for life. You’ll also learn about Breathe CrossFit’s “Diapers & Dumbbells” class, designed to help new moms rebuild strength with the support of expert coaches and a like-minded community.
Listen here.
