6619 1st Ave South, St. Petersburg, FL 33707 · By appointment only
Adults 50+St. Petersburg, FL
Stay strong for the life you want to keep living.
Best Day Fitness & Wellness offers private one-on-one personal training in St. Petersburg, Florida, with a focus on adults 50 and older. Work on strength, balance, mobility, and posture in an appointment-only studio. Your plan can include in-house physical therapy, massage, wellness coaching, and HaloRed recovery. Start with a 45-minute consultation led by our Client Experience Team for $99, normally $200. Training sessions typically last 60 minutes; 30-minute sessions are also available. Visit us at 6619 1st Ave South to talk through your goals and next steps.
You want to keep doing the things that make your life yours — travel, golf, the grandkids, the stairs at home.
You're rebuilding after an injury or surgery and want someone watching how you move.
You want to understand your pain, not ignore it.
You'd rather be coached by a person who knows your history than work it out alone on a gym floor.
This probably isn't for you if…
You're looking for an open gym to use on your own.
You want the hardest, loudest workout in town.
You'd rather not talk about how your body is really feeling.
Worried you're too out of shape, or too far past an old injury, to start? Many people start here after years away, or while working around something old. Nothing is assumed — every session is built for the body you have today.
Your trainer, physical therapist, massage therapist and wellness coach work under one roof and share one plan. That means:
No conflicting advice.
If your knee feels off mid-session, your coach doesn't guess and doesn't say "push through it" — they walk next door and ask the physical therapist. Same building, same plan, same day.
No bouncing between locations.
Training, physical therapy, massage, coaching and recovery are all here — one address, one front desk, one set of notes about you.
No guessing.
You know what you're working on and why — and so does everyone coaching you. Nothing gets lost between visits.
One roof · One plan · One team that talks
Trainer
Physical therapist
Massage therapist
Wellness coach
HaloRed recovery
Your plan is built by people, in the room, who talk to each other. It's not intense. It's intentional.
It's not intense. It's intentional. — Best Day, St. Petersburg, FLBook a Consultation
How the consultation works
What happens at your first consultation?
Before anyone suggests a plan, we want to understand you — your history, what you'd like to get back to, and how your body moves today. Your consultation includes three things:
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The Best Day approach
A short presentation of how we think about athletic fitness at any age — strength, mobility, posture, and how our team works together.
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A consultation conversation
You tell us what's going on, what worries you, and what you want to keep doing. We listen and ask questions.
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A 3D body scan
About a minute on a slow turntable, in form-fitting clothes — a picture of how you stand today, and a starting point your plan is built from. You take home your own scan report (PDF).
What you leave with: a clear, personalized path forward — and no obligation. No decision is needed on the day.
What usually comes next: if we're a fit, most people begin with the 6-Week Best Start — a movement evaluation, private sessions with your coach, your 3D scan, HaloRed recovery sessions and a massage — and then a weekly plan that fits your life. We talk it all through at your consultation.
The consultation is $99 (normally $200).
45 minutes · with a member of our Client Experience Team · Book online or call (727) 334-1472.
About a minute on a slow turntable in form-fitting clothes. No poking, no scale, nothing to study for.
Why the scan matters to you
You see how you actually stand. A front and side view of your posture and shape — the thing you can't see in a mirror, and the thing your coach is going to work with.
Your plan starts from your body, not a template. Your measurements and shape become the starting point for everything we suggest.
Progress you can see — without the bathroom scale. Scan again later and put the two side by side: posture, shape and measurements, not just a number.
You take home your own scan report (PDF) — measurements, images and more. It's a starting point, not a diagnosis; anything medical stays with your doctor.
Client stories
Real people. Their best days.
Strength & confidence · Personal Training
I've gotten stronger, I'm doing things physically that I never thought I'd be able to do
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The Best Day Method
Built by Chris. Built around your body.
Stand-in until a studio photo of Christopher coaching
Chris founded Best Day in St. Petersburg in 2010 to help people stay strong, capable, and confident in everyday life. His approach brings personalized training, recovery, and wellness support together under one roof—with a team that gets to know you and builds a plan around your needs.
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Use it or lose it. What you stop asking your body to do, it stops being able to do — and the reverse is just as true.
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Energy = Mobility + Posture + Strength. Chris's formula. Work all three and everyday life gets easier — stairs, floors, grandkids, golf.
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Better movement starts from the ground up. We train barefoot so you can feel the floor and your coach can see how your feet, ankles, and knees move together. We combine that awareness with exercises for foot strength, ankle mobility, and balance. The goal: feet that work well, more control with each step, and greater confidence in everyday movement. Can’t comfortably train barefoot? Tell us when you book. We’ll discuss your needs and consider grip socks, suitable shoes, or prescribed orthotics individually.
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Understand first, then train. Every plan starts with a conversation and a 3D scan of the body you actually have — not a template.
Chris leads a dedicated team that coaches from his method — personal trainers Lexy, Mayes, Misti, and Kaume; wellness coach Steve; physical therapist Dr. George; licensed massage therapist Joel; and clinical massage therapist Juan — under one roof, sharing one plan. Meet the team →
Getting started
How do I book and prepare for my first visit?
Book your consultation
Choose a time on our consultation page, or call (727) 334-1472. The consultation costs $99, normally $200, and lasts 45 minutes.
Wear comfortable, fitted clothing
Wear clothes you can move in, with a fitted top and fitted shorts or leggings for the 3D scan. No other preparation is needed.
Meet our Client Experience Team
Come to 6619 1st Ave South, St. Petersburg, FL 33707 at your appointment time. Discuss your goals, your history, and the next steps that fit your needs.
Is it safe to start if I've had surgery or a fall?
Recovering from surgery or a fall, or receiving ongoing medical treatment? Tell us during your consultation and share any guidance from your treating clinician. We review each situation individually and request clearance from that clinician when needed before training begins. Sessions are always supervised, and a physical therapist is part of the same team.
What if I haven't exercised in years, or I'm working around an old injury?
You'd be in good company — many people start here exactly that way. Nobody is thrown into a routine. Your consultation comes first, so we know your history and how you move before anything is suggested, and every session after that is scaled to the body you have today. If something doesn't feel right, we change it.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book a consultation yourself, and physical therapy at Best Day doesn't require a referral.
Do you take insurance for physical therapy?
Physical therapy at Best Day is self-pay. We provide itemized receipts and, on request, a superbill you can submit to your insurer for possible reimbursement. Check your plan’s coverage; reimbursement is not guaranteed.
What does it cost?
Your first consultation costs $99, normally $200, and lasts 45 minutes. Our Client Experience Team explains training and wellness options during your visit. HaloRed recovery starts at $39.99 for 15 minutes. Ask our team about a plan that fits your needs.
Can I book for my parent?
Yes. Families often reach out on behalf of a parent. You can book a consultation online or call (727) 334-1472 and we'll talk it through with you. You’re welcome to bring a family member or support person to your consultation. No advance notice is needed.
What should I wear — and why is it a barefoot studio?
Comfortable clothes you can move in. For your consultation, wear something form-fitting (leggings or fitted shorts and a fitted top) — the 3D scan needs it to be accurate. Better movement starts from the ground up: we train barefoot so you can feel the floor and your coach can see how your feet, ankles, and knees move together. We combine that awareness with exercises for foot strength, ankle mobility, and balance. The goal: feet that work well, more control with each step, and greater confidence in everyday movement. Can’t comfortably train barefoot? Tell us when you book. We’ll discuss your needs and consider grip socks, suitable shoes, or prescribed orthotics individually.
I've tried gyms and trainers before. Why would this be different?
There's no open gym and no crowd. All training is private, one-on-one, and always led by a trainer who knows your history, scaled to your body — not intense, intentional. Your trainer also works alongside your physical therapist, massage therapist, and wellness coach, so you're not starting over with someone new each time.
Stand-in until a studio photo of Christopher coaching
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