Lakers hire Personal Trainer Gunnar Peterson
Gunnar Peterson has been hired to be the new Director of Strength and Endurance Training for the Los Angeles Lakers replacing Tim DiFrancesco who had departed following the 2016–2017 season.
According to Peterson’s own website he is a personal trainer whose clients include celebrities, professional athletes, and everyday people. Some notable clients have come from the NBA, NHL, NFL, MLB, USTA, professional boxing, and various college sports. He also has trained celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, and Angelina Jolie.
Peterson will begin immediately and General Manager Rob Pelinka had a lot to say about Peterson in the Lakers press release.
“From his time in college at Duke University until now, Gunnar has pursued excellence in training and fitness. Gunnar is a true pioneer and visionary at his craft, and will bring a new mentality to our weight room which we are all very excited about. Since Magic [Johnson] and I have worked with Gunnar in the past, we have a strong relationship with him, which makes working together now feel seamless.”
The Lakers are in rebuild mode not only in their players but also their staff. With the addition of Rob Pelinka and Magic Johnson we may see many new faces appear to create a new and fresh environment for them to work with.
With the help of Peterson the team will continue to work hard and be prepared for the upcoming season.
