PERSONAL TRAINING — SPECIALIZING IN ADULTS OVER 45

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS, CORE—STRENGTH & RESILIENCE

Whether you’re already fit and want to get stronger, improve performance, and keep progressing—or you need training designed for joint, mobility, injury, or recovery needs—we meet you where you are and build from there so you can live life on your terms.

Training That Fits You: Personalized to your abilities, experience, and goals.
Safe, Purposeful Progress: Build strength and improve movement without unnecessary strain.
Stay Strong. Stay Independent: Keep doing the things that matter to you for years to come.

Led by Wally Baskovich, Master Personal Trainer and Certified Fitness Nutritionist

“I’VE BEEN TRAINING FOR 58 YEARS, FROM CALISTHENICS AND MARTIAL ARTS TO BODYBUILDING. I’M NOT ABOUT TO LET YOU GIVE UP ON YOURSELF NOW.”

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

FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH TRAINING [Semi-private sessions, not group]: Build strength, fitness and confidence, whether you’re just starting out or ready to take it to the next level.
HIGH-SUPPORT [Semi-private sessions, not group]: Extra guidance and supervision for joint, balance or agility challenges, so you can exercise safely and build confidence.
SIGNIFICANT MOBILITY LIMITATIONS‍ ‍[1-on-1]: Careful, step-by-step training for adults who have difficulty walking, standing or balancing, to rebuild strength, improve mobility and support greater independence.
POST-PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRESSION‍ ‍1-on-1]: Keep building strength, balance and stability after you’re discharged from P.T. discharge.
NEUROLOGICAL & COMPLEX CONDITIONS‍ ‍[1-on-1]: Tailored stabilization and strength programs for clients living with fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s, CMT, the effects of stroke, and long-term movement limitations.

Training prices

A member during a Personal Trainer session exercising with TRX

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

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

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.