Landen Gunderson
Age: 13
Primary Sport: Hockey
Team: 2004 Minnesota Blades Super Elite
Recent accomplishments: In a tournament this summer Landen scored 7 goals over 5 games to lead his team to winning the North American Hockey Classic in Winnipeg.
Career goals: To play Division 1 and professional hockey.
Best thing about training at Inspired Athletx: “When I go back out on the ice and I can feel the improvements from my workouts.”
Favorites:
- Food: Spaghetti
- Movie: Miracle
- Video Game: NHL ‘18
- Sport other than hockey: Golf
- Place I’d most like to visit: China
Are you bringing the right solution to the problem?
The concept of bringing the right solution to match a problem can be applied in a host of situations. In this context, I’m talking about pain and injury. If you have orthopedic-related pain (meaning in muscles, joints, or tendons/ligaments) and you find yourself...
In-Season Training
I’m sore. I’m tired. I had a really hard practice. I have a game tomorrow. I have homework. I’m taking 3+ AP courses. I have work. I want to hang out with my friends. The list of excuses goes on and on about why you can’t train in season. But those that truly want to...
Want to Improve your Agility? Play Games
Sounds too good to be true right? With the majority of content online pushing cone drills, ladders, fast feet, and footwork drills it understandable why many are skeptical when told playing games will do a better job of improving your in-game agility than those...
Does your trainer need to be an “expert” in the sport you play?
The short answer is no. Sure, it helps if your trainer has a background in the sport(s) you play. But as long as they understand how to program for you, the demands of the sport(s), what you need/want to improve on, and your goals for the weight room/sports season,...
4 Great Exercises for Runners
Training recommendations for runners vary widely. There are some who believe that all you need to do to be a good runner is to run more, and so all they do is run. In my career as a doctor of physical therapy, I've observed over the years that those who incorporate...
Should You Work with a Personal Trainer?
The Answer: It Depends!Working with a trainer is not for everyone. Some people have the motivation, confidence, and are happy with the results they get from their own workouts. That being said, if you place a value on your health and wellness and aren't making the...