Gritzone Exercise Specialists, located in Whangrei, is a health and fitness boot camp designed for everyday people. Their main goal is to provide participants with the tools they need to make a positive and lasting impact on their lives. They offer a range of fitness solutions, including personal training, specialised programming, private group training, and bootcamps.
Gritzone believes in setting realistic goals and celebrating success, no matter how small the wins may be. They prioritise whanau (family) and connectedness, as they believe it is the key to creating an environment of change. The team at Gritzone is made up of real everyday people who are passionate about making positive impacts in their own lives and the lives of others.
One of the services offered at Gritzone is CROSSFT (CROSS FUNCTIONAL TRAINING), which focuses on movements that are applicable to everyday life, such as squatting, reaching, pulling, and lifting. These sessions include strength and skill training, as well as core and mobility components. Another option is the Olympic Lifting Club, where participants can learn snatch, clean, and jerk lifting techniques and develop their strength.
Gritzone also offers GZ Circuit Classes, which vary week-to-week and include various types of workouts like mini-sets, circuit training, EMOM (every minute on the minute) workouts, partner sets, bootcamp style, and crawl training. These classes have a light weight cardio and core focus. For those looking for a shorter workout, there is EXPRESS, a 45-minute version of the CROSSFT class that includes strength and skill training.
Fight Fitness Classes combine elements of boxing and kickboxing, providing a cardio-focused workout that incorporates kicking and punching combos. No experience is required, and some gear is provided. Gritzone also has sessions specifically aimed at youth called NG TAIOHI TUPU (YOUTH S&C ACADEMY), which focus on strength and conditioning training, as well as mental resilience and well-being.
One of the main programmes offered at Gritzone is the 'Gritzone 7 Week Shred Bootcamp. ' This challenge provides participants with high-level motivation and support through group cardio and strength challenges. With personalised exercise guidance and balanced nutrition, the '7 Week Shred' challenge aims to bring about significant changes to participants' health and well-being.
Ryan Maraki, the head trainer at Gritzone, has over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry. He is a gym instructor, personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, and gym operator. Ryan believes in focusing on lifelong wellness to achieve fitness goals. He emphasises the importance of health, strength, fitness, and a balanced diet for overall well-being.
Ryan's personal motivation to stay healthy and active comes from his young son.
With Ryan's qualifications, including a Bachelor of Physical Education from the University of Otago and a Post Graduate Diploma in Athletic Conditioning and Sport & Exercise Science, Gritzone is able to offer quality exercise movement training, personalised fitness testing, targeted goal setting, functional movement and fitness training, shoulder and knee rehabilitation, and police and armed forces fitness preparation.
At Gritzone Whangrei, participants can expect a motivating, varied, and challenging yet safe training environment. By joining Gritzone, individuals can work towards achieving their health and fitness goals while being supported by a team of experienced exercise specialists.