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Jessie Graffkicks butts and takes names for a living.
Shane Karns / Under Armour
It all started when I fell in love with the circus at 4 years old,Grafftells SELF.
I decided I wanted to climb everything.
And thats pretty much what she does now for a living.
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Graffs days are filled with fight scene training, flipping, jumping, climbing, and falling.
On top of her job as a stuntwoman, Graff still competes onAmerican Ninja Warrior.
Graff is no stranger to hard workin fact, she works pretty damn hard every day.
Courtesy of Jessie Graff
Heres what we learned.
Its hard with my chaotic work schedule.
Also, going to work tired isnt just an inconvenienceit can be dangerous.
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Lack of sleep can make us more sluggish.
Being slower and weaker is a huge liability with my job, Graff says.
That’s why I’m so careful to set alarms for when I must go to bed.
Shane Karns / Under Armour
This makes [my meal] filling, fueling, and healthy.
Then, she stretches and foam rolls before starting her day.
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The exact training she does all depends on what shes working on at the time.
She adds that shes about to start working on boxing more, which she hasnt done in a while.
I’m really excited about delving into that again!
After a morning of work, she takes a break for lunch.
She tries to eat a meal or snack every three to five hours.
It went perfectly, and we spent the rest of the day leaping from boxcar to boxcar!
This is how she keeps her body strong and protects it from injury.
Her basic framework: a heaping helping of protein, fresh dark greens, and cooked vegetables.
Sometimes shell also have some fruit or additional carbs if she feels like she needs it.
The more you push the physical limits of your body, the more recovery you need, Graff says.
With a job as physically demanding as Graffs, being a good listener is more important than ever.
