Gunnar Peterson

I usually suggest that people do their steady-state cardio on the days that they're not with me; they really don't need a…

— Gunnar Peterson

The first thing people lose on a diet is their sense of humor. Keep it fun. Keep it light.

— Gunnar Peterson

Protein is key in my opinion. Vegetables are a must. Complex carbohydrates have to be used at the right time. Stay away…

— Gunnar Peterson

Strike a balance between resistance training, intervals, longer duration cardiovascular work, and flexibility. Don't stick with one approach then flip after a…

— Gunnar Peterson

I had one actress who trained with me and took six Spin classes a week. And all she ate was lettuce and…

— Gunnar Peterson

I try to take the approach that everyone really is an athlete at some level. I mean, we were all on the…

— Gunnar Peterson

You'll get a cheat meal, no question. It's not a cheat day. Every day, I indulge with something, because if I feel…

— Gunnar Peterson

Researchers found that sharing your workout results - whether it's through actually being friends on a specific app or calling friends to…

— Gunnar Peterson

America wasn't made on blame; it was made on responsibility. Take off the training wheels in life and decide to take responsibility…

— Gunnar Peterson

You don't have to be built like Karl Malone to be strong. There are thinner guys who are really strong. Kevin Durant,…

— Gunnar Peterson

Home workouts are great, but if you can get out, that's even better. If you tell yourself you're going to go do…

— Gunnar Peterson

You should be doing something for your body every day. One day it could be a high-intensity class, and the next, it…

— Gunnar Peterson

I always advise eating regular meals — a mix of healthy carbs, protein and fruits and veggies.

— Gunnar Peterson

Sleep plays an important role in overall well-being and especially in recovery during particularly intense training.

— Gunnar Peterson

You can make more money - you can buy a new body - but you can't buy time. If you are wasting…

— Gunnar Peterson

I am a big believer in taking responsibility for your actions. I tell my kids every day to 'own it' - 'it'…

— Gunnar Peterson

If you're always trying to do a good job, then something good is going to come from it.

— Gunnar Peterson

Work is in the word 'workout.' But I try to put some levity to it because you've got to want to come…

— Gunnar Peterson

I would love to eat my body weight in chocolate chip cookies, french fries, and peanut butter, but I don't. I choose…

— Gunnar Peterson

Everybody comes in with a certain goal. Some are performance, some are aesthetic. Even athletes have aesthetic goals, but first and foremost,…

— Gunnar Peterson

SleepScore Max empowers me to identify my own sleep issues and gives me advice for better sleep to maximize my performance every…

— Gunnar Peterson

The thought of being active in my kid's lives motivates me.

— Gunnar Peterson

Hydration is everything. Think of this: your muscles are 70-plus percent water - how are you not drinking water during a workout?…

— Gunnar Peterson

The Gunnar Challenge offers new workouts every day, a meal plan and daily 'verbal vitamins,' which are a motivational video or workout…

— Gunnar Peterson

Make it a joint effort. Doing a workout with a partner or trainer can motivate you to reach your goals.

— Gunnar Peterson