Lioness members cheering together on Lifting Day

Berwick's female only strength training gym

Home of women's training and nutrition coaching.

At Lioness, we're all about lifting you up, not shrinking you down. We're here to help women build strength, grow in confidence and achieve results they're proud of, all while having fun and being unapologetically themselves.

Two ways to be coached

Come to Lioness to get coached. We guide you from there.

Train with us at HQ in Berwick or be coached online. Either way you are part of one Lioness community.

The Lioness story

Stronger together. Better for life.

For the past 10 years, Lioness has been built around one belief. Women deserve more from their training than just another workout.

Through a decade of working with hundreds of women, we've learnt that real progress goes beyond the weights you lift. It's about the strength you build, the confidence you gain and discovering what you're truly capable of.

Whether you're lifting your first weight or chasing your next personal best, you'll have coaches who genuinely care, a plan that makes sense and a community that celebrates every win with you.

Two Lioness members hugging under the crown at HQ

Your first 28 days

A stronger start. A whole new standard.

Whether you're stepping into the gym for the first time or looking to take your training to the next level, your first 28 days are all about building confidence, finding your rhythm and making real progress.

No pressure. No ego. Just expert coaching, genuine support and a community that's in your corner from day one.

Let's get to know you

Tell us about your goals, your experience and what you're looking for. We'll help you find the right starting point.

Your first session

Meet your coach, get comfortable in the space and experience what training at Lioness is all about.

Coaching support

Your coach checks in, guides your progress and makes sure you're getting the support you need.

Build your foundation

Find your rhythm, build strength and confidence, and create momentum that lasts well beyond your first 28 days.

Start your first 28 days

Real women. Real progress.

Real words from our Queens.

Not only the best gym but the best group of girls you will come across! Bec and her team have created a culture that you would never stumble across in any other gym. They have created an environment that is kind enough for anyone to walk through the doors and feel supported and loved!
Taylah
The most empowering group of women to drive you to achieve your true potential, my time to look forward to each week. Unbeatable community spirit and the most amazing trainers, so happy I found my love for the gym again thanks to the lioness queens!
Emily
I'm a mum of 60+ and I just joined this wonderful gym. The girls are very encouraging and have made me very welcome. It's very hard to come out of your comfort zone, but make that first step and you won't be disappointed with the lovely team at Lioness.
Irene
Lioness performance has been a transformative experience for me. It's not just a place to work out; it's a supportive, empowering community that has redefined my approach to fitness and nutrition. I've never felt more confident or more committed to my routine.
Jess
Lioness is literally a magical place. Before coming here I had a strictly hate hate relationship with the gym. I can now say it is nothing but a love love relationship. Here I found a passion for powerlifting.
Hannah

Strength training, straight up

It's not just about what you lift. It's about what you gain.

Strength training changes more than your body. It's the confidence that comes from doing something you once thought you couldn't. The freedom of feeling strong and capable in everyday life. And the pride of seeing what you're capable of when you keep showing up. At Lioness, we believe every woman deserves to experience that feeling.

A member setting up for a deadlift at Lioness HQ
01 / Your body

Feel stronger.

Build muscle, improve your fitness and feel more capable in everyday life.

A member cheering on her friend at Lioness HQ
02 / Your mind

Back yourself.

Gain confidence from doing things you once thought were out of reach.

Three Lioness members smiling together under the crown
03 / Your life

Live stronger.

Build strength that supports your health, independence and the life you want to live.

Meet Bec, founder of Lioness

Meet the woman in your corner.

Over the past 10 years, I've had the privilege of helping women from all walks of life discover just how strong and capable they really are.

A decade of coaching has taught me that every woman brings something different to her training. Different goals, experiences, challenges and expectations. Understanding those differences is what makes great coaching possible.

I've always believed that coaching should be personal. Taking the time to understand the woman behind the goals, what matters to her and what she needs to make meaningful, lasting progress.

There's a skill in knowing when to challenge someone, when to offer encouragement and when to help them recognise progress they haven't yet seen in themselves. It's something I've continued to develop throughout my career and a standard I've worked hard to build into Lioness.

What I'm most proud of today is seeing that same approach reflected in our team. A group of coaches who genuinely care about their craft, the women they work with and the quality of the experience they deliver.

BecFounder, Lioness Performance

Bec Potalej, founder of Lioness Performance

The Lioness team

Good people. Great coaches. In your corner.

Our coaching team brings together a shared passion for strength training, a commitment to continually developing their skills and a genuine interest in the women they work with.

Each coach brings their own personality, experience and approach to the gym, while sharing the same standard of care and attention that Lioness has been built on.

From helping you master the fundamentals to challenging you to reach your next personal best, our team is here to make every training session purposeful, enjoyable and something you can feel proud of.

Alanah Cooper, Lioness coach

Alanah Cooper

In your corner through the good days and the tough ones, Alanah greets you with a smile and a warmth that makes you feel supported from day one. She's here to help you build confidence, find your feet and back yourself. Outside the gym, she's drinking coffee and dreaming about Queensland.

Tap to meet Alanah
Em Meszaros, Lioness coach

Em Meszaros

Fell in love with running in 2023 and has since taken on the powerlifting platform, Hyrox and marathons. Lives for watching women hit milestones they never thought they could.

Tap to meet Em
Steph Brown, Lioness coach

Steph Brown

From the bodybuilding stage to falling in love with what her body can do, Steph brings experience and heart to coaching women through training and nutrition. Her personalised approach meets you where you're at, while her own ADHD journey has shaped how she helps others build routines and habits that stick, even when it feels tough. Outside the gym, you'll find her in her avocado Oodie.

Tap to meet Steph
Zoe Jackson, Lioness coach

Zoe Jackson

Fun loving strength coach, myotherapist and yoga instructor who has your back, literally. Powered by coffee, her dog and a serious love of travel and surfing.

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Ebony Pavanello, Lioness coach

Ebony Pavanello

Big on connection, zero on judgment. She will hype you up, guide you and celebrate every win, big or small.

Tap to meet Ebony
Belinda Robson, Lioness coach

Belinda Robson

Belinda loves a challenge, and you'll probably pick your jaw up off the floor watching her swing around a bar, hit muscle ups and lift some seriously heavy weights. She's committed to discovering her own strength and helping you discover yours. Outside the gym, she's happiest near the water, with her family and a coffee in hand.

Tap to meet Belinda

Community and events

Lioness is more than your workout.

Throughout the year our community comes together through challenges, events, education, workshops, training days and shared experiences, for HQ and Online members.

Lioness members running a race
Run Club

Run together

From first 5K to marathon finish lines.

Lioness members watching the sunset on the beach
Coffee and strolls

Walk, talk, coffee

Weekly social catch ups with your gym crew. New times each week.

The Lioness crew cheering a lifter on Lifting Day
Our big day

Lifting Day

Lift, cheer and celebrate every PB.

Lioness members at an HQ event
HQ events

Learn and connect

Workshops and education nights.

From the blog

Real talk on strength, food and showing up for yourself.

Training, nutrition and mindset articles from the Lioness coaching team.

Read the blog

Your next chapter starts stronger.

Whether you're just getting started or ready to take your training further, Lioness gives you the coaching, structure and support to make real progress.

Strong Inbox Energy.

The latest workouts, events and a sprinkle of motivation, straight to your inbox every week. No spam, just the good stuff.

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