Anjie Stoakes

Kia ora, I’m Anjie and I’m here to help you move, feel and live better.

Ballet to Barbells

I started out in rhythmic gymnastics, ballet, and athletics, but it wasn’t until I found martial arts and strength training that everything clicked. Movement has always been a part of my life, and now I get to help others find their own way with training.

 

Dad & Runcations

My dad was an incredible athlete who dragged me around the world as he ‘went for a run’. His ‘runs’ consisted of 24-hr road races in France, running from Belfast to Dublin, and Greece for the Spartathlon—a 246km race, or six marathons back-to-back! Dad was a machine and that drive for endurance (and maybe a bit of his madness) rubbed off on me.

My first marathon was on the Great Wall of China, which kicked off my love for ‘runcations’ (run + vacation). Since then, I’ve raced in Thailand, Cambodia, Tahiti, Rarotonga, England, New Zealand and Australia.

 

Make small changes to be successful

With a background in project management and a career as a cyber security change manager, I specialise in behaviour change—whether for corporate teams or individuals, I help you step back, clean up the chaos, and build real structure. Hard truths, accountability, and a plan that sticks—because if it’s not sustainable, it ain’t happening.

 

Food & sustainability

I love food. I also love helping people build healthy, sustainable eating habits that actually work in real life. No extremes, no weird rules—just balance, good food, and fuelling for strength. Whether it’s lifting heavier, building endurance, or tweaking nutrition, it’s all about what works for you.

 

If you want sustainable change in fitness, nutrition, and wellness, Anjie would be delighted to be your change manager and cheerleader. Please get in touch via email or text.

 

Testimonials

" Absolutely amazing, understood what my goals and challenges were. A few bumps along the way with illness and injury but with Anji’s support I was able to keep getting back on track ". 

Michelle

 

" Working with Anjie has been a game-changer for me. In a short time, I’ve gained confidence not only in the gym but in myself. I’ve lost weight, feel so much stronger, and can now carry my body weight in push-ups, a huge achievement for me ".

Jeni

 

" Before I started with Anj I was afraid to jump on the machines. The thought of getting out on the floor made me anxious. Anj taught me how to use the machines safely and confidently. Now with a program that changes monthly I enjoy going to the gym and feeling strong and confident. "

Lizzie