Peter Donohoe brings a unique blend of Core Strength/Conditioning and Functional Movement to his classes. His philosophy is rooted in his endeavours as a professional athlete for seventeen years and his skills as a coach to world class athletes, dancers, and private clients. Peter’s training methodology is founded in corrective movement and builds core strength, mobility, flexibility, and improved posture through a precise sequence of exercises that restores functionality throughout the body.
Peter is a Strength and Movement Specialist and holds several certifications from National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and International Sport Sciences Association (ISSA), and is certified as an ALTIS performance coach. Peter is also trained in several movement disciplines including Pilates and ELDOA.
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The Donohoe method blends, functional movement, Mobility and Strength training into a scientifically structured system that produces results whether it’s Rowing, Running, Dance or Bobsledding. This system has helped and continues to help numerous clients recovery from injury and surgery. Having a solid understanding of the Human Body’s biomechanics and energy systems, Donohoe programs training plans that are effective and efficient and produce results time and time again.
The Barn/studio business hours in Carlisle are 9am to 8pm Monday – Saturday.
A major part of Peter’s Olympic training was maintaining a balance of highly individualized personal training while keeping the goals of the team central. The combination of regular and consistent core exercise supplemented with a more personalized training program enabled Peter to achieve and maintain exceptional levels of performance. As an individual, he created a training strategy, which prepared him for the most arduous of physical and mental challenges.
A former dancer, rugby player and track athlete, Peter came to the dance community as a strength and conditioning expert to enhance performance and to help prevent injuries in young and experienced dancers.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY!
"Professional, detailed, excellent flow to class structure, informative, educational. As a licensed healthcare practitioner and 40+ year veteran in the fitness industry Mr. Donohoe's passion for teaching and his expertise are readily evident."
Customer info: Kathryne E. "Keo" Fox
Trainer name: Peter Donohoe (Core Conditioning) on Thu Apr 30, 2020
"Because I'm super sore and actually feel a difference already physically and mentally."
Customer info: Naomi Blanco
Trainer name: Peter Donohoe (Hips and Core) on Tue Apr 28, 2020
"Pete is super careful and it was a challenging class. Loved it."
Customer info: Kimberly Burns
Trainer name: Peter Donohoe (Hips and Core) on Tue Apr 14, 2020
"Amy is engaging and clearly knowledgeable. It was a great workout without crushing me. I’ll be back."
Customer info: Melissa Koester
Trainer name: Amy Nosowitz on Sat Feb 24, 2018
"Peter's knowledge and expertise were evident from the very first training session. He does an excellent job of combining flexibility and overall conditioning. He also brings a very positive and supportive attitude to every session."
Customer info: Craig Morrison
Trainer name: Peter Donohoe on Fri May 4, 2018
"I am thrilled to be working out again and enjoying such a beautiful and well-equipped facility with competent and encouraging trainers. Thank you!"
Customer info: Kelleen McGee
Trainer name: Christian Elwood on Thu May 3, 2018
"State of the art fitness studio for small group, individualized attention during each class. Attention to form is paramount to each move and Pete's level of expertise is remarkable. Classes are fun too!"
Customer info: Lisa DiBartolomeo
Trainer name: Peter Donohoe on Tue Apr 3, 2018
"Thought Andy was a great trainer- very professional/ knowledgeable with a lot of personal attention and detail as to form. The setting for the gym was lovely- in the middle of the woods. Not at all like the usual institutional gyms."
Customer info: Deborah ODonnell
Trainer name: Andy Burke on Mon Apr 2, 2018
"Amy is engaging and clearly knowledgeable. It was a great workout without crushing me. I’ll be back."
Customer info: Melissa Koester
Trainer name: Amy Nosowitz on Sat Feb 24, 2018
"Love you guys! I've taken classes with Pete, Krista, and Amy, all have greatly exceeded my expectations. The studio is perfectly maintained, all of the equipment is state of the art, and the staff couldn't be more welcoming. Love the addition of a Pilates class, can't wait to come back!"
Customer info: Nick Wellin
Trainer name: Amy Nosowitz on Sat Feb 17, 2018