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Grayton Beach Fitness was created in response to a growing demand for a safe and intelligent approach to fitness in a fun environment. We strive to do this by providing education in the areas of:

  • Physical Fitness
  • Nutritional Awareness
  • Stress Management


Grayton Beach Fitness is committed to providing the best Personal Training services along the Gulf Coast.


Our facilities have been in place since 2000 and our owner has been involved in fitness along the Emerald Coast between Destin and Scenic 30-A since 1994.


One of the things we focus on is building a person's active lifestyle versus focusing on bigger biceps and shoulders (Unless of course, that is your primary goal.) As your activity level increases, you will increase the calories burned, become stronger and more mobile, thus increasing the quality of your life significantly! Working out at Grayton Beach Fitness will enhance your life, rather than take it over.


A full-featured facility


Grayton Beach Fitness is a fully-equipped fitness facility with 24-hour access available offering personal training, athletic conditioning, weight loss, fitness evaluations, body composition assessments, consultations, orientations, blood pressure checks, Pilates, circuit training, and BOOTCAMP classes. 



Our facility is open 24 hours a day and offers personal training, TRX TEAM Training, and 6 televisions. When you come here, you are sure to find the perfect equipment for your needs, since we have all these machines:

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    CARDIO EQUIPMENT

    • Treadmills: WOODWAY (ask about "Dynamic Mode") & Precor
    • Ellipticals: PRECOR, LIFE FITNESS, & CYBEX
    • Exercise Cycles: Precor and SCHWINN 
    • Stair Climber and Stepmill: STAIRMASTER
    • Concept 2 Rower Ergs 

    STRENGTH EQUIPMENT

    • Circuit/Selectorized: CYBEX, BODY MASTERS, HAMMER STRENGTH
    • Free Weights
    • Dumbbells: IRONGRIP 1-120lbs 
    • Plenty of plates to go around
    • Pre-loaded EZ Curl Bars
    • Squat Racks: CYBEX
    • Plate Loaded: HAMMER
    • Kettlebells
    • Medicine Slam Balls
    • Tubing
    • Stability Balls
    • BOSU Balls
    • Plyoboxes 
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Our team

Grayton Beach Fitness boasts a staff of highly competent and friendly fitness professionals. Check us out:

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Paul Hunter, B.S., C.S.C.S., MATjs, FMS


Owner, Personal Trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Muscle Activation Techniques Jumpstart (MATjs), Functional Movement Screen (FMS)



Since 1990, Paul's personal training career has taken him from Connecticut, the Reebok Corporate Wellness facility in Massachusetts, graduation from Springfield College, to Director of Exercise for Sportslife in Atlanta, and finally settling here on the Emerald Coast in 1994. Since then, Paul has had numerous roles, including Director of Personal Training for MM Personal Training, National Presenter for Resist-A-Ball and Bowflex, teaching the biomechanics curriculum, Fitness Director at TOPS'L Beach and Racquet Resort to running his Personal Training business in a local gym to purchasing Grayton Beach Fitness in 2004. In that time, he has traveled nationally seeking continuing education from our industry leaders. 

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Debbie Hunter, B.S. Business


Owner, Group Exercise Instructor, Master of all things necessary to keep us going!


Debbie has been involved in sports and fitness most of her life from playing soccer and being a varsity cheerleader to teaching water aerobics and just about any class format you can think of; she has brought her professionalism, knowledge, and energy to individuals and groups alike.

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John Chapman, CPT, CES, Rock Steady Boxing


  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist
  • Former Light Heavyweight Kickboxing Champion
  • Rock Steady Boxing Coach and Instructor
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Heather Petersen, B.S., CPT, CES


Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor



Since graduating college with her degree in Exercise Science, Heather has infused her clients with her passion for exercise and feeling right. She obtained her personal trainer certification from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and a specialty certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). She can be seen around Grayton Beach Fitness leading her clients, teaching BOOTCAMP, Yoga, or just about any other group exercise class with a big smile.

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Katie Roy, B.S., CPT


Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor



Since graduating college with her degree in Exercise Science, Katie has infused her clients with her passion for exercise and feeling right. She obtained her personal trainer certification from the American Council on Exercise (ACE). She can be seen around Grayton Beach Fitness leading her clients, teaching BOOTCAMP, HIIT, or just about any other group exercise class with a big smile.

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Sharon Varnes


Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor



Sharon has served in the health and wellness industry since 2002 and is an American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer and Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Certified Group Fitness Instructor. Sharon is passionate about helping others feel at ease in the gym and making fitness fun with group fitness and small group personal training.

Call us to get a guest pass and try our gym for yourself!



(850) 231-7075

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