Personal Training · Papamoa

Your only rival is the best version of you.

I'm Kiri — strength and performance coach and NZ team powerlifter. I help people become stronger, more capable and more confident, wherever they're starting from.

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Kiri, founder of Rival Fitness, leaning against a black brick wall

NZ Team2026 Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships · Canada

NZ Team2026 World Masters Powerlifting Championships · USA

CoachAssistant powerlifting coach · Special Olympics World Summer Games

Ways to train

Pick your starting line.

First time in a gym, coming back after a break, or getting ready for the platform — there's a way in that fits.

1-on-1 Personal Training

In person in Papamoa. Strength training, conditioning and practical nutrition, built around you — with someone in your corner every session.

Personal training

Kiri at a cable machine, shoulders and back in focus

Powerlifting Coaching

Squat, bench, deadlift. Whether you want to try your first meet or chase a total, I coach it the way I train it.

Powerlifting

Kiri doing a single-arm dumbbell row on a bench

Technique Workshops

Small-group sessions on the big lifts. Learn to set up, brace and move well, and leave with cues you can use straight away.

No ego. No judgement.
Just a lot of chalk and a little bit of chaos.

Kiri kneeling against a black brick wall, smiling

Meet Kiri

Stronger. More capable. More confident.

I'm a strength and performance coach with a background in powerlifting, bodybuilding, running and strength & conditioning. My coaching combines strength training with practical, sustainable nutrition and conditioning.

No competing with everyone else. No chasing perfection. Just becoming a stronger version of yourself.

My story

Working with my coach has been such an important part of my powerlifting journey. Through her programming, guidance and support, I've achieved things in the sport I'm incredibly proud of — including placing 2nd overall at the Commonwealth Championships and earning the opportunity to compete at the Junior World Championships.
What I value most is that her coaching goes far beyond writing a program. She has helped me become a stronger, more confident and knowledgeable lifter, while always pushing me to get the best out of myself. Through the highs and challenges of training and competition, she has always been in my corner.

Ash Riekert

Powerlifter · 2nd overall, Commonwealth Championships

How it works

Three steps to your first lift.

Fill in the form

A few quick questions about your goals, your training history and anything I should know about — injuries, schedule, the lot.

We have a chat

I'll get in touch to talk it through, answer your questions and work out what kind of coaching suits you.

First session

We meet at the gym, see how you move, and build your plan from there. No pressure, no judgement.

The crew

Ruthless Chalk & Chaos.

Train with me and you get the crew too. Meet days, group challenges, the odd bowling night — a team of people who turn up for each other, whatever they're lifting.

Follow @rivalfitness._

Kiri at a ballet barre against a plywood wall

Free download

The Rival Recipe Guide.

Meals I actually eat to fuel training — simple, practical and built to fit around real life. Yours free.

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Ready when you are.

Tell me where you're at and what you want to work on. I'll get back to you and we'll figure out the best way to start.

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