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“Bluprint or bust! I have been at Bluprint now for one month and can’t speak more highly of a gym/box. I came to Bluprint with 6 years of Crossfit under my belt. I had been community to my old gym up north for years but knew I had to make the change to a closer gym. Community was number one for me as I find that the biggest motivation in the gym. Bluprint coaches and members welcomed me with open arms. The space itself has tons of room with all the top equipment you want in the box. The programing is a great balance of endurance and lifting. There are tons off class times and open gym options that work with my schedule. I am so happy to be part of this gym and community!”

Jillian Anastasiades

Bluprint Fitness MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Chicago

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“I’ve always admired CrossFit Athletes and have been equally intimated by the sheer thought of attempting to be one, so when a friend recommended Bluprint I obviously walked in with all kinds of skeptics. I am 3-months into it now and I am so glad that I gave it a shot. From day one all the coaches & athletes have been incredibly encouraging & supportive (which is rare these days). I have seen a significant transformation not just physically but mentally, which was even more important to me. I see the right long term habits being built & self accountability established. Go BluCrue!”

Tausif Khiani

Bluprint Fitness MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Chicago

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“A membership at BluPrint rewards you with a fun workout experience that helps you reach your fitness goals. Coaches at BluPrint motivate and pay attention to your goals. As someone who was very intimidated with strength training but had a big interest in it I felt super comfortable at this gym. Classes are always fresh with new ways to push and surprise yourself with your accomplishments. All members of gym makes you feel welcomed from day one. Strongly recommend to reach out and become a part of the fitness family at BluPrint!”

Jess Prado

Bluprint Fitness MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Chicago

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“Amazing gym and great workouts! The staff here is incredibly friendly and extremely qualified! They know how to push you to the limit in the best way possible with your workouts. You will not leave disappointed! There are also quarterly goal setting sessions to keep you motivated and accountable. Byron and Janelle have created a family vibe as soon as you walk in the doors – I highly recommend checking this gym out.”

Bryan Bokowy

Bluprint Fitness MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Chicago

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“It’s hard to put into words how Bluprint Fitness has impacted my life, but I’ll try. They have knowledgeable coaching staff with great programming. The coaches also hold you accountable and are very approachable. There is a feeling of community at Bluprint that is hard to find at other gyms. I have created lifelong friendships at this gym, which means SO much to me! Bluprint cares about you, your physical health, and your mental health. I am very thankful for everything this gym has provided for me.”

Shannon Coyle

Bluprint Fitness MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Chicago

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“If you are looking for a gym family… this is it. CrossFit Solis is a wonderful workout facility with great, qualified coaches. Wether you are fit or haven’t worked out in awhile, you belong here. Your workout will be customized to your ability and level. Can’t say enough wonderful things about my gym!!!”

Denise Jenkins

Bluprint Fitness MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Chicago

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MARYRUTH O’NEAL

COACH

BIOGRAPHY

As a largely uncoordinated child, I spent much of my youth with broken bones, missing teeth and injured pride as I stumbled awkwardly through team sports like basketball, soccer and softball. Quite inexplicably, I made the cheer squad in my freshman year of college, but quit after just one season and made no further athletic pursuits while in school. Perhaps fubsy young writers were meant to focus solely on their English degrees and grand notions for a publishing future.

But something unexpected happened in 2007. I caught wind of the Nike+iPod Sports Kit that Nike had released not one year earlier. For reasons I can no longer recall, I decided that this fitness technology (a then-little-used phrase) deserved space in my life. I purchased my first pair of running shoes, along with the Nike+ sensor kit, and started apprehensively pounding pavement.

Spoiler alert: I was not a great runner. But I was consistent. (And, blessedly, I discovered I wasn’t quite so uncoordinated as I’d once been.) I built up mileage, ran my first 10k, lost nearly 70 pounds, and found a new sense of empowerment that led to more confident choices in every aspect of my life. While I grew as an athlete, I also grew as a professional, accelerating in my career as a writer, and as a risk-taker, at one point even pausing my career to pursue a culinary degree.

There is no question that physical feats and even the smallest measure of athletic prowess can inspire boldness in seemingly unrelated endeavors. I have rediscovered this truth throughout my adult life, and I have witnessed in others the transformative impact of leaning into an athletic identity, no matter how we define it for ourselves.

This is what I live for as a coach: Helping everyone I meet recognize and embrace not only their athletic potential but also the broad impact of training and growing that potential. We all have a different starting line, but I am proud to coach at a gym that believes in meeting every member where they are. Whether you have spent your whole life identifying as an athlete or denying all along that you possess any physical prowess, there is a starting line for you at Bluprint and it leads to a journey that is utterly worth the undertaking.

CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelors in English/Communication
Bluprint Professional Coach Development Program
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

JANELLE DYCE

COACH

BIOGRAPHY

Growing up in New England I was always surrounded by sports, we were always watching sports or playing sports. Basketball and soccer were my personal favorites and I played them up through high school.

After high school, I knew I wanted to go to a university where I could watch big time athletes play and that took me to University of Florida – Go Gators! I studied Business Administration and minored in Health Science Education. After graduating in 2008, I stayed in “The Swamp” and got a job at the local gym – Gainesville Health and Fitness. After a couple years in the customer service side, I became a NASM Personal Trainer which was one of the most influential and important decisions of my life.

Fitness has always been a huge part of who I am and I wanted to share that with other athletes by inspiring people to lead healthier lives. Shortly after becoming a Personal Trainer, I was eager to learn more about how nutrition maximized the results we strived for in the gym. I received my Precision Nutrition Level 1 to enhance my nutritional understanding. After many years of personal training under my belt I met Byron and we continued to push and grow together as fitness professionals. We got our L1 CrossFit Certifications (and a few years later our Level 2) and made the move to Chicago to pursue taking over a CrossFit Gym called RowFit.

We re-branded, moved down the street, and continued to grow into the Bluprint Fitness we are today. We will continue to grow through constant learning, always striving to be the best we can be for our FitFam – the Blu Cru. I am committed to thoughtfully and safely building up my athletes by meeting them where they are at on their fitness journey and motivating them to become the best versions of themselves. I promise to always practice what I preach, lead by example, and empower my athletes with thoughtful and educated coaching.

CERTIFICATIONS

CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
CrossFit Specialty Courses
Gymnastics
Mobility
National Association of Sports Medicine – Certified Personal Trainer (NASM)
Precision Nutrition Level 1
Kettlebell Concepts Level 2 Trainer (KBC)
BA Business Administration/Minor & Specialization in Health Science Education (University of Florida)
CPR-AED