Veronica Manning

Coaching Experience

Veronica Manning is a distinguished powerlifting coach and co-owner of Strength Metrics Gym. A Commonwealth and New Zealand Champion and record holder, she brings elite competitive insight to her coaching practice. With four years of experience, she specializes in individualized programming and technique refinement. Veronica is also a Category II IPF Referee and holds multiple leadership roles in national and international powerlifting governance, reflecting her broad commitment to the sport’s development.

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Experience & Achievements

Commonwealth Champion
NZ Champion & Record Holder
4+ Years Coaching Experience
Category II IPF Referee
President, Southern Powerlifting
Vice-President Oceania Powerlifting
Vice President & Honorary Solicitor, New Zealand Powerlifting Federation
Safeguarding Officer and member of the Law & Legislation Commission, International Powerlifting Federation

Coaching Focus

Individualised programming with a focus on female athletes
Technical development to build confidence under the bar
Supporting lifters from first-time competitors to national-level platforms
Emphasis on long-term progression, injury prevention, and mindset
Creating a positive, empowering environment for women in strength sport

Gym Membership

Dunedin's premium powerlifting facility.

Student

$19.95/week

Special rate for University and High School students.

Full access to the gym 24/7

Must be a current student with ID

Southern Powerlifting

$22.95/week

Special rate for Southern Powerlifting members.

Full access to the gym 24/7

Must be a current Southern Powerlifting member

Standard

$24.95/week

Our standard membership option.

Full access to the gym 24/7

Our standard rate

Student

$498/6‑month

Special rate for University and High School students

Full access to the gym 24/7

Must be a current student with ID

Southern Powerlifting

$573/6‑month

Special rate for Southern Powerlifting members

Full access to the gym 24/7

Must be a current Southern Powerlifting member

Standard

$623/6‑month

Our standard membership option

Full access to the gym 24/7

Our standard rate

Sudent

$954/year

Special rate for University and High School students

Full access to the gym 24/7

Must be a current student with ID

Southern Powerlifting

$1098/year

Special rate for Southern Powerlifting members

Full access to the gym 24/7

Must be a current Southern Powerlifting member

Standard

$1194/year

Our standard membership option

Full access to the gym 24/7

Our standard rate

Refer a friend, get $50 cash*

*your friend must remain a member for a minimum of 1 month

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