Physical Ed. Personal Training & Physical Therapy

Physical Ed. Personal Training & Physical Therapy, led by Ed O’Donovan, is a premier health and performance center located in the heart of Killarney, Co. Kerry. With over a decade of international experience spanning California, New Zealand, and Canada, Ed combines expert-level personal training with specialized neuromuscular physical therapy to deliver holistic results. His approach is built on three foundational pillars: **quality nutrition**, **purposeful training**, and **optimized sleep and recovery**, ensuring clients build a body and mind that are both resilient and energized.

Whether you are an athlete aiming for peak performance, an older adult seeking to maintain independence, or someone recovering from chronic pain and injury, Physical Ed offers personalized solutions. Ed’s background includes certifications as a Functional Movement Screen specialist, a Strongfirst kettlebell instructor, and a certified strength and conditioning coach for rugby. His methodology integrates **evidence-based movement retraining** with progressive resistance training using barbells, kettlebells, and bodyweight, helping clients overcome mobility issues and achieve significant strength gains.

Services extend beyond the gym floor to include comprehensive **Nutrition Coaching** through Precision Nutrition, focusing on sustainable lifestyle changes rather than quick fixes. Clients benefit from 1-on-1 sessions, semi-private training, and specialized physical therapy aimed at resolving musculoskeletal pain and improving functional movement. With a philosophy rooted in empathy—inspired by Ed’s own recovery from severe back injuries—the team provides a supportive environment where age, gender, or current fitness level are no barriers. Start your journey with a **free consultation** and discover how intelligent training can transform your daily life and long-term health.

Physical Ed. Personal Training & Physical Therapy: Reviews

5/5 (7 Reviews)

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Benny Heffernan Published on 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very very good and very nice and very good with pains and aches

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Wendy Wong Published on 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ed takes the time to get to know you and your goals. His dedication and sense of humour makes him a pleasure to work with!!

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Marina Strick Published on 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent professional :)

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Danielle McCarthy Published on 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ed is a fantastic trainer and really tailors the training to fit your goals. He is very knowledgeable and has helped me to reach all my goals even when I thought it was impossible. I would highly recommend Physical Ed Personal Training!

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Bloom Assembly Published on 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ed is an extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and amazing trainer!

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Frank Doherty Published on 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended trainer, his one on one treatment is top class. It's obvious Ed loves what he does when you see the effort he puts into the sessions and wants everyone to improve

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K Morrissey Published on 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Didnt even know that weights existed until I joined Ed.. but surprising enjoying them .Lovely guy, very patient and the classes are good fun ( with great music !!! ). Still HATE lunges !!!

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