ABOUT US
RUARK STRONG.
RUARK FIT.
RUARK FAST.
Established in 2015, Ruark is leading the way with top quality coaching, programming and a vibrant community.
Based in Rotorua in the central North Island of Aotearoa, Ruark Fitness 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 Ruark Fitness community.
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 Ruark Torian Pro teams from 2021 and 2022.
Nyxon Gardiner
Owner & 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 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 DO WE DO?
Fitness at Ruark is all about helping you move better, feel stronger, and live healthier. Through safe, effective training and balanced nutrition, we support your goals—whether that’s improving your health, building strength, losing weight, or boosting performance.
Ruark Fitness welcomes people of all levels, from complete beginners to seasoned athletes. No matter where you’re starting from, our programmes are designed to work for you.
DYNAMICLY ADAPTED
The magic is in the programming. No day will be the same when you join Ruark Fitness. By varying movements, repetitions, volume, loads and workout time - we are able to improve & enhance your fitness ability.
Fitness is about consistency. We don't expect you to be able to do things first-go, so we adapt our workouts to suit your level of ability.
MAXIMUM INTENSITY
Our 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.
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 Ruark Fitness, we incorporate these functional movements into our programming - safely, effectively and efficiently.
Keen to take your training to the next level? Ruark Fitness 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.