Available Coaches:

We have a couple of requests from beginners who want to start powerlifting but don't know of any coaches. We have reached out to the CPA community to ask if anyone is a coach, and would be keen to help beginners. If you are a coach and would like to be on this list, please check here.​​​​​​​

Gillian Hurndell (Blenheim based)

Email: gillianhurndell@outlook.com

Qualifications: Fitlink Certificate in Fitness L4 and ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer & Specialist in Strength and Conditioning

Gillian is a personal trainer and powerlifting strength coach based out of Snap Fitness in Blenheim.  She has been powerlifting for 6 years and coaching for 18 months.

Gillian is available for in-person or online coaching

Blurb: Gillian recently coached her first athlete at the Canterbury Raw Cup in 2021 to first place in her category.  Gillian is currently training to qualify for the 2023 World Championships and tell's us Deadlits are her favourite lift.