Meet Gunnar Peterson, Member Of The Vitamin Shoppe Wellness Council

At The Vitamin Shoppe, we believe that everyone is deserving of wellness. That’s why we assembled a diverse, accomplished team of health and fitness experts to share their tips, tricks, and personal stories online and in-store. Our hope is that this Wellness Council will inspire, motivate, and guide you along the path to your best self.

Meet Gunnar Peterson

Gunnar Peterson is one of America’s leading personal trainers. For decades, he has helped shape the health and fitness of professional athletes, celebrities, and high-performers nationwide.

A celebrated personal trainer based in Nashville, TN, Gunnar stands out in the fitness industry with over 30 years of diverse experience. Known for his functional training expertise and dedication to evolving fitness techniques, Gunnar infuses his dynamic approach and unique humor into every training session.

His approach is centered around strength training methods that are practical and applicable beyond the gym—from everyday life to professional sports arenas.

With a client list as diverse as his training methods, Peterson has worked with athletes from the NBA, NHL, NFL, MLB, USTA, professional boxing (male and female), and various NCAA sports. His tenure as the former Director of Strength and Endurance for the Los Angeles Lakers further underscores his wide-ranging impact on professional sports.

Peterson’s influence also extends to the entertainment industry. Many film and TV celebrities seek his guidance when preparing for roles and have stayed on to become year-round clients, making him a cornerstone of their fitness regimens.

Peterson is a long-term ambassador for New Zealand cellular health brand, MitoQ, and has taken and recommended the product for over seven years. (Read more about MitoQ and mitochondrial health here.)

As a member of The Vitamin Shoppe Wellness Council, Peterson is a source of expertise on all things functional fitness as well as metabolic health. Look out for his insights in social media content and articles on the What’s Good blog.

Learn more about The Vitamin Shoppe Wellness Council and its members.