ABOUT US
CrossFit Taurus
Welcome to CrossFit Taurus, where strength meets community and every challenge is an opportunity for growth.
At our gym, we're more than just a fitness facility—we're a family united by a passion for pushing boundaries and achieving excellence.
Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just beginning your fitness journey, our supportive atmosphere and expert coaching will empower you to reach new heights. Get ready to unleash your potential, forge friendships, and redefine your limits at CrossFit Taurus.
OUR FRIENDS
Our Whānau
OUR FRIENDS Our Whānau
Ryan
McCarthy
(Co-owner & Coach)
Ryan started sports at early age. Sports is his passion. He has played top level professional Rugby in many leagues. He is currently the Housemaster of Hall House at St Paul’s Collegiate School.
Ryan likes support people for their success through his coaching, sharing his knowledge of sports. He is well-known in our Crossfit Coumminty for his incredible achievement in Crossfit. In 2021, at age of 41, Ryan made Top1 in New Zealand and Second in Torian Pro which qualified himself to the Crossfit Games then finished with 12th Worldwide. His amazing Crossfit Journey and dedication has inspired many people to chasing for their goals of fitness through crossfit.
Maree McCarthy (
Co-owner & Coach)
Maree have been actively involved in the fitness industry for thirty years. She has made sports to a fun and joy experience no matter what background you have for sports.
Maree’s sporting life has been pretty diverse. Her training as a ballet dancer taught her so many vital skills including discipline and resilience. This has then transferred through to everything else she have pursued including Waterpolo, Surf Life Saving, Underwater Hockey, Triathlon and Running. She love to be active and not that great at being idle (except basking in sunshine, on a beach with a good book).
Maree love crossfit for so many reasons. She believes “you can celebrate your strengths and there’s always something else to work towards. It is totally scalable allowing everyone to feel success. It encourages people to be strong, build muscle and strive to live their best life. It is a community like no other, shared blood, sweat and tears binds people of all ages and stages.”
My top tips:
Your body is the only place you have to live; be kind to it.
Small repeated efforts are the key to success in nearly everything in life.
Comparison is the killer of all joy.
Enjoy the journey. Make sure you LIVE every day!!!
Chace TIAN
Co-Owner
Grauduate from UoW then started own businesses wasn’t the plan. Just like Crossfit was only a hobby when Chace started his Crossfit Journey. Now running own businesses and gym together with Maree and Ryan can be challenging, but it all comes down to efficiency and organization. Just like a WOD, it can be challenging but fun at the same time.
Chace believes that fitness is not just about lifting weights or running sprints—it's about building a supportive community, pushing your limits, and celebrating every milestone, big or small.
Chace’s goal is to bridge the gap between sports and individuals through the CrossFit community.
Besides crossfit, coffee industry is where you can find him.
BEX WILLIAMSONS
(General Manager)
Bex plays professional Netball . She is a Mom, Master degree student and the face of Crossfit Tarurus.
She makes everyone feel welcome and all kids loves her kid’s class.
As the general manager in Taurus, she looks after your book in, trails and all other inquires.
CORENTIN DURET (Head Coach)
Bonjour!
Introduce to you our lovely French Head Coach Cory! Corentin has been coaching Crossfit for years. He previous experience include as main coach staff of few Crossfit Boxes in Italy and France. Corentin is not just skilled and passionate about CrossFit he is also a great surfer. So if you can’t find him in the gym and the surf is pumping - that is where he will be!
Kristen Burnett
(Coach)
Meet Coach Kristen or Nyx.
Shes a full time teacher and a Mum. To 3 young ones.
"I have always had a passion for supporting, motivating, leading and working alongside others to achieve great things. I like to make people feel safe and comfortable no matter what their age, ability or injury list is! I am also the first to push you beyond your comfort zone - because the beaming smile when a 'first' is achieved is equally as rewarding for me as your Coach as it is for you.
Couldn't have said it better Coach.
Mike Calver
(Weight Lifting Coach)
Mike has dedicated his passion to weight lifting and personal training. At Taurus, he is the man behind Tarurus Barbell Team.
He will be the reason you can lift heavy and perform on bigger stage.
Xiaoliang (STEVEN) Niu
(Assistant Weight lifting Coach )
Xiaoliang has a passion in weight lifting. After his normal Crossfit training, he will be coaching on the side with Mike for Weight Lifting Class at Taurus.
Xiaoliang is currently studying his PHD at UoW. He has closly working with Coaches back in China and has gained lots of expereince on lifting weights.
LOGAN MARTIN
(Special Coach)
Logan has been highly involved and coaching Crossfit for many years. Astitute and skilled at what he does his focus is on helping you progress and get better each time you come in.
He is friendly and professional about this sports. With his experience, you will benefit and understand the physiology behind each class program was designed and train the best you can train !
LEISH & REGAN MARTIN
(VIP)
CrossFit Taurus wouldn’t have come this far without them. Leish & Regan have created a great community and they are still highly involved in the gym and are an awesome partner of CrossFit Taurus