Meet The Owners

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We are Dale & Ashley Beatty, both born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky.  Ashley grew up an all-star cheerleader and has always loved physical fitness. Dale lost over 40 pounds in 2021 thanks to a mental toughness program called #75HARD and an 8-week Transphormation challenge by 1st Phorm. He was named runner up in that challenge out of thousands of people and a year later became one of their Elite Athletes. After both completing 75 HARD, their mission became helping other people better their lives through fitness and personal development. Opening in January 2024, we are excited to bring something different to the fitness space in our area. We believe that physical fitness is the gateway drug to personal development. 

Can’t wait to see you in #GYMBLUE💙

Paul was raised in Maysville, Kentucky and graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology. He started training and changing his diet at a young age to prepare for several sports, but quickly found that these changes greatly improved his self-esteem, self-confidence, discipline and gave a greater purpose to training above just physical performance. 

Paul has enjoyed working with beginners of all ages.  Through youth strength and conditioning summer camps and after school programs. As well as through fundamental strength training programs for older adults.  Paul understands that everyone starts somewhere different in pursuit of their fitness goals and often times getting started is the biggest obstacle.  

Whether it is in the realm of training or nutrition, he loves helping people break through the barrier to entry and getting them started on a path that is sustainable. 

Paul is a NSCA certified personal trainer, has participated in competitive powerlifting, and has loved teaching the foundations of training to novices for over 2 years. He has completed Renaissance Periodization’s Certified Nutrition Coach Level-1 course as well as USA Weightlifting’s Level-1 certification.  He is excited to begin his journey as a 1st Phorm Legionnaire and grow Gym Blue’s mission!

Born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, Brennon is motivated by the evolving culture in the fitness space and the commitment of 1st Phorm and Gym Blue to achieving real, long-term health results. Every visit to Gym Blue inspires him as he witnesses the hard work and progress of its members. This supportive community drives him to continually improve himself.

Brennon began his fitness journey thanks to his fiancée, Haley. Initially maintaining bad habits as a high school student, he started experiencing chronic stress-induced headaches and constant worry about his health. Realizing that he couldn't continue living with such stress, he decided to embrace a healthier lifestyle through proper diet and exercise.

In 2021, he discovered the 75 Hard program and, without hesitation, committed to it. The 75 days transformed his life, awakening him to the true meaning of health and wellness. This program challenged him to reflect on whether he was living as his best self, and by the end, he could confidently say "yes." The positive habits he developed during this time became permanent, significantly improving his discipline, grit, determination, faith, and relationships. His chronic stress vanished, and fitness became an integral part of his life, to the point where he never missed a workout, even on vacations.

He holds a Personal Training Certification through NASM and his Nutrition Coach Certification through NASM. Fitness is not just a career for him; it's a non-negotiable part of his life, and he is dedicated to helping you achieve your best self through fitness.

Caleb Fitzpatrick, a dedicated fitness enthusiast and team member at Gym Blue. Caleb is from Nicholasville, KY and graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2023 with a degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science.

Fitness has been an integral part of Caleb's life from a very young age. For his 8th birthday, his dad installed a pull-up bar and punching bag in his bedroom, sparking a lifelong passion for physical activity. While he excelled in running, competing in track and cross country from elementary through high school, weight training became his new love seven years ago.

Recently, Caleb completed the 75 Hard program, which he considers one of the best experiences of his life. It transformed his intentions into actions, leaving no room for excuses.

Caleb is constantly motivated by his desire for self-improvement and striving to be more Christ-like each day. He believes in the philosophy that flowing water leads to life, while stagnant water leads to death. 

Always be moving.

Caleb is the founder and contact for Gym Blue Run Club.