Gainesville’s only not-for-profit gym. Since 2012, we have been building community by helping people transform themselves inside and out. We know that society improves when we, as individuals, live with integrity, compassion, and a clear purpose. At The Ark, no one is ever turned away.

Our Mission

The Ark exists to make fitness and wellness accessible to everyone. We provide free services, resources, and infrastructure that improve how people move, live, and eat.

Our Vision

To build communities that embody Deep Health. These communities are physically, emotionally, mentally, relationally, and environmentally healthy. Our gym is a safe-space and cultural hub to improve the individual and society.

Our Methods

1% better every day is exponential success. After working with hundreds of clients, we know that slow change is change that lasts. Success is dictated by your ability to be consistent with the basics over a long period of time, not by short burst of unsustainable effort.

Our Philosophy

In coaching, there are two experts: the coach and the client. The coach is an expert on all things health and fitness, and the client is an expert on themselves. The two form a partnership where expertise is exchanged to come up with solutions that the client is ready, willing and able to follow. You are in control.