Ruwan Palihawadana

Ruwan Palihawadana is a competitive natural bodybuilding athlete in New Zealand and a professional Strength & Conditioning Coach, specialising in lean muscle development, strength progression, and fat loss through fully drug-free, sustainable training methods. As an athlete, he is a two-time New Zealand Natural Bodybuilding Men’s Fitness Model Champion, including the ICN New Zealand National Championship 2022, with an outstanding competitive record of 10 Gold medals, 5 Silver medals, and 2 Bronze medals across Men’s Fitness and Physique categories. He is also an Oceania Championships 2025 Men’s Fitness Model Runner-Up and Gold Medalist in Men’s Fitness Model 30+ and 40+ divisions. This extensive competition background enables Ruwan to deliver practical, results-driven coaching grounded in real-world performance, conditioning, and stage preparation. Ruwan works with gym members of all levels—from beginners to competitive athletes—delivering 12–16 week body transformation programs, structured weight-loss plans, and natural bodybuilding competition preparation. His coaching approach emphasises correct technique, injury prevention, long-term progression, and athlete education, ensuring clients achieve results that are both sustainable and long-lasting.