The Missing Exercises That Keep You Strong Forever & Secrets to Getting Lasting Results - With Gunnar Peterson
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A solid training routine should serve you in multiple ways, enhancing everything from the way you look and feel to how your body functions on a day-to-day basis. On today’s show, you’re going to learn how to create a training plan that helps you reach your goals, optimizes your health, and allows you to excel outside of the gym as well.
Gunnar Peterson is a celebrity personal trainer who is widely recognized for his expertise in functional training. His approach focuses on training methods that can apply to daily life as well as performance and aesthetics. Today, Gunnar is back on The Model Health Show for an important conversation on how to train in a way that supports your lifestyle and your longevity.
Specifically, you’re going to learn about the most underrated exercises you can do, the importance of training for impact, and what it actually means to train for longevity. You’re going to learn about the value of jump training, rotation training, and so much more. Gunnar has a wealth of hard-earned insights to share, and I hope you enjoy this interview!
In this episode you’ll discover:
- Why you should train for longevity and functionality. (10:42)
- What it means to train for impact. (12:30)
- The benefits of jump training and how to implement it. (22:43)
- Why rotation training is so important. (25:30)
- The benefits of training the transverse plane for injury prevention. (27:28)
- How to progress carrying exercises. (31:36)
- The problem with waiting for motivation. (35:35)
- Powerful mindsets that successful people share. (36:11)
- How to overcome life’s obstacles. (45:17)
- The movement patterns that are essential for older populations. (54:30)
- How the gravitostat works. (1:02:46)
- The importance of having muscle mass in the event of an injury or illness. (1:06:07)
- Why your workout needs to serve your life outside the gym. (1:14:50)
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- How to Get in the Best Shape of Your Life - Listen to my first interview with Gunnar!
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