Any woman who decides to become a mother, at some point is faced with a choice, to fully devote herself to the baby, spitting on her own interests and hobbies, or to try to combine motherhood and playing her favorite sports. Crossfit athletes are no exception. All of them at a certain moment decide to change their lives, realizing that with the advent of a child, they will have to change their priorities and lifestyle, but not all CrossFit mothers leave sports due to the birth of a baby and the need to raise him.
If you think balancing workout and work is difficult, try throwing motherhood into the mix of your daily routine. These 7 crossfit moms, which will be discussed, all have time. They are examples and pride for their children, inspiring others to incorporate active lifestyles into their busy schedules.
As one of them said: “The only bad workout is the one that didn't happen. Gradually, not immediately, good habits will be formed, which will need to be continued throughout your life. It also releases stress and provides a positive energy boost that can be applied to your baby. The child, like a sponge, absorbs everything that is put into him and soon he will follow your example. Becoming a mom doesn't mean giving up sports. ”
Elizabeth Akinvale
Elisabeth Akinwale is a great mom to her son. On her Instagram profile (@eakinwale), she has over 100,000 fans. The athlete became famous for her performances in the annual CrossFit Games tournaments. In 2011, less than 6 months after discovering CrossFit, Elizabeth qualified for the CrossFit Games, finishing 13th and wowing everyone with an unforgettable performance at the Killer Kage.
A five-time CrossFit Games participant and two-time regional champion, she is also an accomplished weightlifter and gymnast. She achieved such good results in CrossFit precisely because she decided not to interrupt her sports career, despite the appearance of a baby in the family. She perfectly combined motherhood and sports, although she does not hide that it was very difficult to remain a caring mother and not give up positions in sports.
Now the 39-year-old athlete has retired from the competition, but she devotes all her free time to training adults and children.
Valeria Voboril
Athlete Valery Voboril won the 3rd place at the Games in 2013 and two honorable 5th places at the CrossFit Games in 2012 and 2014 for her CrossFit achievements box.
All this time, 39-year-old Valerie (@valvoboril), in parallel with her sports career, worked as a school teacher and raised her daughter. By a ridiculous accident, she was injured while climbing the stairs at home, and will not be able to compete in the 2018th season.
The athlete recalls that in order not to miss training, she often took the baby with her to the gym.
Annie Sakamoto
Annie Sakamoto is a CrossFit legend. "Annie (@anniekimiko) is remembered for her 2005 performance in CrossFit Nasty Girl." When CrossFit.com posted the unnamed WOD as a workout routine under the date -051204, the company didn't expect it to become as popular. The reason for this was three girls who undertook to perform it and filmed their training on camera.
Many men and women later admitted that they decided to take care of themselves after watching this video. The benchmark was named Nasty Girl.
Annie, 42, is still performing today. Her experience in CrossFit is 13 years, but this did not prevent her from becoming a happy mother during the breaks between tournaments. The athlete still shows good results, combining taking care of the family with intense training. In 2016, she took 2nd place among masters (40-44), and is a trainer at CrossFit Santa Cruz Central.
Anna Helgadottir
What does Anna (@annahuldaolafs) do on maternity leave? She is a full-time professor at the University of Iceland, a mother of two, a Nordic weightlifting champion, CrossFit coach Reykjavík Virtuosity, and a Games athlete. The athlete did not skip training in connection with the birth of children, She only stopped participating in tournaments for a while. As soon as her youngest son grows up a little, the young mother plans to return to the competition again.
Lauren Brooks
Lauren Brooks is the 7th strongest woman on the planet in 2014 and a lovely mom. She has not competed since 2015 due to injury, but she has not left training all this time. Lauren (@laurenbrookswellness) signed up for a local crossfit boxing shortly after the birth of her second child. It was there that she began to understand that she could do whatever she wanted in this life, and small children are not an obstacle to this. Moreover, the kids are happy to come to the gym with their mother.
Dena Brown
Denae Brown is one of the best Australian CrossFit athletes. In 2012, she got a chance to participate in the World CrossFit Games, finishing in 3rd place at the regional ones. But I didn't go to the Games themselves, because I was 13 weeks pregnant. After a difficult birth in the antenatal clinic, the doctors said that the athlete would never be able to squat normally again, but the girl listened only to herself and her body.
Brown (@denaebrown) continued her training, gradually returning to her usual training regimen. The doctors' verdict, nor the sleepless nights spent at the baby's crib, could not break her. As a result, the athlete became much stronger than she was before, so it turned out that the doctors were wrong.
After her recovery, Dena became a two-time Games participant (2014, 2015). Last year, she decided to end her sports career and become a coach.
Shelley Edington
Shelley Edington is a unique athlete who does not look like her age at all. What better way for a teenager than telling friends that your 53-year-old mom is just a “beast” in the Central East. This CrossFit Mom has been one of the top 3 in her region since 2012 and is a five-time Games participant. This year, the 2016 champion decided to take a short break from the competition, but that doesn't mean Shelley (@shellie_edington) has stopped training. Perhaps very soon we will see her again in the crossfit arena, and her children will cheer for her in the spectator stands.
