PERSONAL TRAINING — SPECIALIZING IN ADULTS OVER 45

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS, CORE STRENGTH & RESILIENCE

Why BODY BY WALLY

What sets our approach apart:

TRAINING BUILT AROUND YOU
Your goals, abilities, and individual needs shape your training. We meet you where you are and build from there.

BUILT FOR LIFE, NOT JUST THE GYM
Build strength, mobility, balance, and core stability to move with greater confidence. The goal: stay active, build resilience, and preserve your independence as you age.

PERSONAL COACHING MEANS PERSONAL
Eyes on every rep. We coach your technique and adjust your training as you progress. Every exercise has a purpose—guided every step of the way.

DECADES OF REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE
Led by Wally Baskovich, Master Personal Trainer and Certified Fitness Nutritionist [NASM-CPT, FNS, SFC, WFS CPR Certified], with 58 years in fitness spanning calisthenics, martial arts, bodybuilding, and nutrition, plus over 15 years of professional coaching. Experience put to work for you—with a personal commitment: “I’m not about to let you give up on yourself now.”

CONTACT WALLY TODAY TO DISCUSS YOUR GOALS AND SEE WHICH PERSONAL TRAINING PROGRAM WOULD BE MOST BENEFICIAL TO YOU.

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Think of Muscle as Your Retirement Fund for Strength — The More You Invest Now, the More You Can Draw On Later

706.726.2116

Private studio at 4007 Columbia Rd., Martinez/Augusta, GA. 30907. [0.6 mi. From Bobby Jones & Washington Rd.] — Next to Zaxby’s in Columbia Plaza — by appointment.

TRAINING PROGRAMS

Every Session: PERSONALIZED, PROGRESSIVE FITNESS

We focus on the foundations that support independence at home and in the community.

FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH TRAINING [Semi-private sessions, not group]: For those already fit and looking to take your fitness to the next level.
HIGH-SUPPORT [Semi-private sessions, not group]: For beginners or those with movement, joint, back, or mobility challenges. Not suitable for significant impairments.
SIGNIFICANT MOBILITY LIMITATIONS‍ ‍[1-on-1]: Step-by-step training helps adults with walking, standing, or balance difficulties rebuild strength, improve mobility, and gain better independence.
POST-PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRESSION‍ ‍1-on-1]: Keep building strength, balance and stability after you’re discharged from P.T.
NEUROLOGICAL & COMPLEX CONDITIONS‍ ‍[1-on-1]: Tailored stabilization and strength programs for clients with fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s, CMT, stroke effects, or long-term movement limitations.

Training prices

A member lying on a workout bench doing dumbbell chest press during a Personal Training session with a certified Personal Trainer.

A member during a Personal Trainer session exercising with TRX

A member doing a shoulder press with owner Master Personal Trainer Wally

A member exercising with battle ropes guided in a session with a certified Personal Trainer.

A member during a Personal Training session performing a bent-over barbell row

CHECK OUT OUR REVIEWS

PHYSICAL THERAPY: Now Available On-Site— Kim Taylor, PT. By Appointment

VOYAGE ATL: Daily Inspiration: Meet Wally Baskovich ~ Write-up

FORGED IN FITNESS: Real Strength, Sound Nutrition, and Unbreakable Resolve —Built for Longevity

Proverbs 31:25–31 Joshua 14:11

FAQs

Getting started is simple! Just complete our contact form or call us to arrange a visit. In your initial consultation and fitness assessment, we will talk about your goals, develop a customized exercise plan as needed, and help you choose the most suitable training program.
No, we do not. SilverSneakers covers only up to $30 a month, which may be suitable for basic big box gym access or large group classes—NOT individual professional coaching.
With over 5 decades of exercise experience, including 15 years working with older adults, we offer one-on-one and semi-private coaching focused on balance, mobility, joint recovery, and safe functional movement.
Each session is led by a coach, focusing on a particular area like balance, stability, or your specific needs. We also review your eating habits, daily activity, and any bodily issues you've observed that may require attention.
Yes! As a Certified Fitness Nutritionist, we offer personalized nutrition advice and meal plans tailored to your fitness goals. In addition, we provide recovery strategies to help you rest and recharge, ensuring you make steady progress while preventing burnout or injury.
For optimal results, we recommend training at least 3 times a week. Depending on your goals, your trainer will work with you to determine the best training frequency and intensity to help you reach your desired outcomes. We will also recommend what to do on days off.
At Body By Wally, we specialize in helping individuals with injuries or neurological conditions like strokes, Parkinson's, CMT, and fibromyalgia regain their strength and mobility. We start at your current level and build progress gradually, ensuring every session is safe and effective.
For example, we helped an 84-year old client with Parkinson's go from struggling with a 5-inch step to climb 21 stairs at home in just 9 months. Through consistent training, we focus on improving flexibility, strength, balance, and overall functionality, greatly enhancing quality of life and helping clients achieve their best, no matter the challenges they face.