S02E09 - Ashley and David Syvertsen - Pregnancy Childbirth and Fitness Recovery

Welcome to another episode of Botox and Burpees. I'm Dr. Sam Rhee, plastic surgeon and CrossFit coach, host of this podcast where we talk about plastic surgery, CrossFit and everything in between. You can find more information at our website, botoxandburpees.com, and make sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to our podcast.This week's episode is with Coaches Ashley Syvertsen and David Syvertsen, owners and coaches at my box, CrossFit Bison, in Midland Park New Jersey. If we ever thought it was tough just to get fit in our everyday lives, consider the challenges of achieving fitness after pregnancy and childbirth. We discuss the process of returning to athletic performance after a major life event. In addition to dealing with the obvious physical changes, what are the mental and lifestyle adjustments needed to be able to work on your fitness after pregnancy and childbirth?