PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) PNF is a component of recovery and flexibility. This technique was originally used as rehab. BENEFITS Increased flexibility Increased range of motion HOW DOES IT WORK? This technique increases resistance and then increases relaxation to overall increase range of motion. TIPS: See video for a visual example on how […]
In this video Jared demonstrates the foam rolling approach to myofascial release. BENEFITS: Increased flexibility Relieves tension in the muscles by loosening up the muscle fascia and exciting your GTO (golgi tendon organs) Before your workout, apply the foam roller to sore or tight parts of your body. Once you find that area, press in […]
Static stretching is when you extend the muscle to full resistance and let it rest 20-30 seconds in that position. A common misconception is to static stretch pre-workout. However this form of stretching is most beneficial post-workout. Before your workout, your body is full of water and that’s when you’re least flexible. When you go […]
Dynamic stretching is what you want to do before you workout! It mimics a lot of movements and is low risk in terms of increasing your flexibility & range of motion before your workout. Take your body through movements to increase range of motion & to increase blood flow before weight bearing activities Click here to watch examples of dynamic […]
By: Jared Graybeal I’ve been working out consistently for almost 12 years now, so I’ve tried and competed in a handful of exercise modalities from bodybuilding, powerlifting, races, and mud runs. I’ve enjoyed them all, and like most things in life, they were seasonal for me. So in this season, I’m trying Crossfit. […]
By Jared Graybeal @jaredaxlgraybeal By no means is this the perfect preparation to doing a sprint triathlon. This is just what I did. What I think is special about this program design is that I ran my 2 businesses, celebrated a few fun holidays, enjoyed plenty of “cheat meals”, traveled a bit, strength trained […]
Have you ever regretted a workout? Probably not! Getting to the gym isn’t always the easiest, especially after a long day. But more times than not you’re likely to leave the gym feeling 10x better than you did walking in. That “high” you experience after working out is your body releasing a chemical called […]
Can you believe it’s already March?! January felt like forever, February passed in the blink of an eye and then BAM…March arrived! March is the official month of spring (March 20th is the first, official day of spring). It’s a great reason to do out with the old and in with the new. Instead of […]
An 8 minute read by Jared Graybeal As we look back at each year, some of us are filled with encouragement and joy for everything we were able to get done and experience. Some are filled with regret for looking at how fast the year went by without accomplishing their goals or getting any […]
It’s the Season of Giving! Here at Superfit Foods, we’re in the holiday spirit! That’s why for every purchase made between now and December 15th, we will be buying a toy for an underprivileged child in the Jacksonville area. Whether it is a gift card or a meal plan, your purchase gives back to those […]
Holiday Challenge With the holiday season upon us, it’s easy to let yourself go. Avoid the January guilt by joining us on the 80/20 holiday challenge! The average American eats 21 meals per week (3 meals a day, 7 days a week). When it comes to eating healthy, we often think the key to success […]
How to Get the Beach Body Everyone Wants June 13, 2017 Summer sneaks up on us every single year and most of us, simply are not ready for it. With its hot sun and warm breezes, we declare summer the new stepsister of New Year’s Eve. That’ right – It is time for Summer Resolutions! […]
