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Aug 13
5 min

Stop Farting Around on Foam Rollers

For the love of god stop foam rolling everything. Seriously. I’m turning over a new leaf and trying not to curse as much, so please help ...

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It Absolutely Kills me that I had Motivation All Wrong

Jonny Pietrunti

May 31
7 min

It Absolutely Kills me that I had Motivation All Wrong

I really had it all wrong when it comes to motivation. Let me help the cause by clearing some thing up...

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Jonny Pietrunti

Apr 9
6 min

Stop Loafing: Tips on Group Motivation

Let’s talk about groups and motivation. I almost never write about this concept, but for coaches, group fitness, and leaders, it's needed.

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The Deconstruction of a Mission Statement

Jonny Pietrunti

Apr 6
5 min

The Deconstruction of a Mission Statement

I’m currently in the process of deconstructing my mission statement. Part of this is because my massage and bodywork business is closed, w...

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Quarantine: Setting Goals May Be More Important Than Ever

Jonny Pietrunti

Mar 30
4 min

Quarantine: Setting Goals May Be More Important Than Ever

Goal setting is a perennial favorite topic of mine. Even in the context of massage and bodywork, we still have goals - the treatment plan...

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Massage Therapy, Pain Science, and Existential Crises

Jonny Pietrunti

Mar 8
2 min

Massage Therapy, Pain Science, and Existential Crises

This meme is hilarious. I've also seen it bring more than one massage therapist to anger. I know what you're thinking: "Jonny, you're a l...

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Jonny Pietrunti

Feb 2
4 min

The Body Mechanic Approach to Massage

You’re here because you want some insight into what I do before you take the plunge. Makes sense to me, so let’s start with the TL/DR ver...

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Jonny Pietrunti

Jan 30
4 min

Massage and Pain Management

My Approach to Massage and Pain Management You're here because you want some insight into what I do before you take the plunge. Makes sen...

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Stop Farting Around on Foam Rollers

It Absolutely Kills me that I had Motivation All Wrong

Stop Loafing: Tips on Group Motivation

The Deconstruction of a Mission Statement

Quarantine: Setting Goals May Be More Important Than Ever

Massage Therapy, Pain Science, and Existential Crises

The Body Mechanic Approach to Massage

Massage and Pain Management

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