
Travis Thomas
Head Trainer/Co-Owner at UF Desert Ridge
Travis Thomas is a dedicated personal trainer at Underground Fitness with over six years of experience helping clients achieve their fitness and wellness goals. A proud ...
moreHead Trainer/Co-Owner at UF Desert Ridge
Travis Thomas is a dedicated personal trainer at Underground Fitness with over six years of experience helping clients achieve their fitness and wellness goals. A proud ...
morePersonal Trainer at UF Desert Ridge
With more than 20 years of experience as a trainer, Kim Pedersen’s passion for fitness remains as strong as it was on day one. She helps people unlock their full ...
moreHead Trainer/Co-Owner at UF North Central Phoenix
Ron Edwards is the Head Trainer and Client Success Lead at Underground Fitness – North Central Phoenix
, where he combines over 14 years of personal training and ...
Founder and Co-Owner
Scott Carpenter is the Founder of Underground Fitness, bringing more than 15 years of vision, leadership, and innovation to the fitness community in Arizona. From the very ...
moreRegistered Dietitian and Wellness Coach
Christina Kroog is a Registered Dietitian and Wellness Coach at Underground Fitness, where she helps clients bridge the gap between fitness and nutrition for lasting lifestyle ...
morePersonal Trainer at UF North Central Phoenix
Roxanne Ruark is a skilled personal trainer at Underground Fitness who takes a measured and thoughtful approach
to every client’s fitness journey. She is known for ...
Head Trainer at UF Arrowhead
Gavino Borquez is a trainer at Underground Fitness with a diverse background that blends hands-on strength training expertise with professional sports insight. A competitive ...
morePersonal Trainer at UF Arrowhead
Tripp Cossey is a trainer at Underground Fitness and a professional American football player competing in European leagues
. His experience as an athlete at the professional ...
Personal Trainer at UF North Central Phoenix
Dori Hutchins is a personal trainer at Underground Fitness, known for her creative programming and personable coaching style
. She has a talent for designing workouts that are ...
I recently had the privilege of working with an exceptional personal trainer who didn’t just transform my fitness journey. She helped heal parts of my emotional world, too.
Roxanne is the embodiment of expertise, compassion, and encouragement. From our very first session, I knew I was in capable, caring hands. Her deep knowledge of fitness was evident in every movement and cue, but it was her intuitive ability to connect, listen, and adapt that truly set her apart.
Roxanne tailored every workout to my unique abilities, gently pushing me toward my full potential without ever making me feel overwhelmed. As a beginner, I felt seen and supported. Yet I witnessed her seamlessly shift gears to challenge more advanced clients with the same thoughtful intensity.
She doesn’t just build strength, she builds confidence. With Roxanne, I learned to feel safe in my body. I moved without fear of injury or judgment, and I began to trust myself again.
What truly moved me was her unmatched empathy and emotional intelligence. I had worked with other trainers in the past, but none understood the emotional weight I carried, especially related to the loss of my brother to cancer. Roxanne honored that grief. She helped me continue the health journey my brother and I started together, with sensitivity and grace that I will never forget.
Thanks to Roxanne:
I achieved my strength and fitness goals.
I gained lasting confidence in myself.
I found emotional healing along the way.
💪 Expertly tailors workouts to all levels
🤝 Creates a safe, supportive, judgment-free space
🔄 Seamlessly adapts between beginner and advanced clients
🌱 Helps clients grow physically and emotionally
🧠 Honors personal stories and journeys
❤️ Motivates far beyond the physical realm
If you’re looking for a trainer who truly goes above and beyond, Roxanne is the one. She changes lives, not just bodies.