Holmes Fitness is a health and wellness company begun by Peter Holmes which has been in continuous operation since 1992.
Peter opened his first gym, Providence Personal Training and Fitness, in the fall of 1994. Since then, he has designed and built numerous fitness facilities. Some he owned and operated, (Davol Fitness & Spa, That Gym Guy), others were built for corporate clients (US Bankruptcy Court, Advanced Physical Therapy, Regency Apartments) and numerous private individuals. His present facility is Holmes Fitness Company, 58 Burlington St. Providence, RI.
Peter is a professional coach and master trainer. A former educator and coach at both the high school and college level he holds a BS Degree in physical education and health from the University of Connecticut. He has completed post-graduate work in exercise physiology and sport psychology and has seven years’ clinical experience working as an exercise therapist. He is a certified Sleep, Stress Management, Recovery Coach and an expert in post-rehab fitness.
Peter is an avid amateur athlete who has competed at National Championships in both tennis and baseball. He has been a member of four championship teams in Men’s Senior Baseball and a silver medalist at the Nike World Masters Games.
Along with his extensive experience and skill Peter brings a unique sense of compassion and understanding when working with clients. He is a cancer fighter who has faced three different types of cancer as well as a number of orthopedic surgeries due to athletic injuries. His personal experiences bring a wonderful insight into his clients as they work through obstacles and setbacks on their way to achieving their health and fitness goals.