Established in 2015, CrossFit Ruark is leading the way with top quality coaching, programming and a vibrant community.
Based in Rotorua in the central North Island of Aotearoa, CrossFit Ruark is perfectly situated for visitors to our region as well as those relocating.
We provide an excellent facility, with proven results in recent time having qualified for the Torian Pro CrossFit qualifier in two consecutive years (2021/22). Our coaching team share a huge abundance of knowledge and are ready to assist you with your health & fitness journey.
We dream big, and hold ourselves accountable to huge aspirations for the betterment of our members, coaches, facility & community.
We'd love for you to be part of the CrossFit Ruark team.
Josh Gardiner
Owner & Head Coach
A humble owner-operator born and raised in Rotorua, Josh is a natural athlete who loves to push the pace and break through limitations in everything he does. Josh is a key part of the CrossFit Ruark Torian Pro teams from 2021 and 2022.
Nyxon Gardiner
Coach
Nyxon is the epitome of hard work pays off and doesn't shy away from the grind. Alongside husband Josh, Nyxon loves coaching the Ruark family and is an important part of the CrossFit Ruark Torian Pro teams from 2021 and 2022.
Tamaku Te Ahuahu
Coach
Tamaku brings a high energy environment to any class and is passionate about seeing people succeed and grow. Whether its gymnastics, weightlifting or general health and fitness, Tamaku is always keen to lend a hand/advice to anyone that asks.
What is CrossFit?
CrossFit currently leads the way in the domain of functional fitness worldwide. It is a sport in which safe, effective exercise and sound nutrition are used to accomplish your fitness goals - from improved health, weight-loss and better performance.
CrossFit Ruark invites people from all fitness levels to join our community, whether you're just starting out or been training for years - the programme works for everyone.
Constantly Varied
The magic is in the programming. No day will be the same when you join CrossFit Ruark. By varying movements, repetitions, volume, loads and workout time - we are able to improve & enhance your fitness ability.
CrossFit is a progressive sport. We don't expect you to be able to do things first-go, so we adapt our workouts to suit your level of ability.
Functional Movements
Functional movements are those that prepare you for life - squatting, running, jumping, pulling... the list goes on. These movements weren't invented by anyone, they are simply the fundamentals to human movement.
Through CrossFit, we incorporate these functional movements into our programming - safely, effectively and efficiently.
High Intensity
In CrossFit, workouts are altered in order to ensure that each individual is pushing themselves through a workout. This alteration to programming ensures an individuals fitness is constantly improved.
Intensity is also proven to be a contributing factor towards feeling better, looking better, sleeping better and being stronger.
Keen to take your training to the next level? CrossFit Ruark have teams who compete in local, national and international competitions.
Our Ruark team have competed at the Torian Pro for two consecutive years in 2021 and 2022, putting Rotorua on the map and cementing Ruark's position as one of Aotearoa New Zealand's fittest and strongest.
Talk to our team if you're interested in progressing your training towards competing and we can help put together a strategy to help you achieve your goals.
