Since he moved to Milledgeville in 1985, Joe Williams has seen and done a lot. He graduated from high school in Dublin, Georgia before moving to town to attend Georgia College & State University. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business management.

He spent 20 years working in an area chalk mine before an injury took him out of the profession. That injury led Williams to focus on a long-time personal passion — physical fitness. He started weight training as a teen and in adulthood, discovered that he also enjoyed helping others in the gym. 

Eventually, Williams became a certified personal trainer. He spent three years doing personal training at a local gym before deciding to open his own space. 

Sessions by Joe opened its doors in June 2011 and is located at 130 Log Cabin Road Suite C. Opening his personal training studio in Milledgeville was an easy decision for Williams.

“I saw there was a demand for people wanting to get in better physical shape and I knew that some prefer a smaller environment in which to train,” he said. ‘

The studio’s hours of operation are by appointment only Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:30 a.m. to noon and Saturdays from 6 to 11 a.m.

At Sessions by Joe, Williams offers individual and group personal training sessions. He is willing to work with clients based on their goals to create the proper workout plan. He offers several different workout types for clients.

“It is very important to me that my clients learn proper technique so they lift safely and effectively,” he said.

While the business may not have a website or social media pages, Williams mentioned that he takes tremendous pride in sharing milestones reached by his clients and keeping up with them on his personal Facebook page. 

He said he works with up to eight clients each hour. 

To make an appointment, call or text Williams at 478-456-5193 or stop by to get more information in person. 

Sessions are $30 per hour. 

Since opening, Sessions by Joe has constantly evolved. Williams said he has added new equipment and he tries to keep the workouts updated. 

Williams said Sessions by Joe is a unique studio for several reasons. 

“A combination of the location, the smaller setting (not being an open gym), and the custom-made workouts,” he said. 

Having Sessions by Joe be a part of the Milledgeville community means a lot to the personal trainer behind the business. 

“I’m very happy to be a part of the Milledgeville community, and I am proud to be able to offer the services that I do,” Williams said.