Hi there. I am Elmarié Botes. I am from Potchefstroom, South Africa. I am the founder and owner of Iron Warrior Health & Fitness. I started Iron Warrior health and Fitness because of my passion for health and fitness. I know the struggles a person has when starting their health and fitness journey. I know the confusion of trying to navigate through all the confusing, and sometimes misleading nutrition and fitness information on the internet. I want to take the burden off of people just starting out. I want to guide them through an easy and enjoyable journey. I want to show them what their mind and their body is capable of.

I always struggled with my weight and body image when I was growing up. I was often the bigger girl among my friends and had absolutely no interest in exercising. I hated it. It felt painful, exhausting, and overwhelming — not a lifestyle I wanted.

The change came about five years ago when my husband and son started training with barbells in the backyard. Not wanting to be left behind, I downloaded one of those 28-day workout apps, thinking, "Let’s see how long this lasts." After trying several programs, I finally found trainer-led videos — and that’s when I fell in love with exercise and healthier eating.

It wasn’t always easy. I struggled with giving up, staying motivated, and not seeing immediate progress. But I stayed consistent. I showed up every morning, stuck to my nutrition plan, tracked my meals, learned patience, and trusted the process. The results spoke for themselves.

Like I said, it is not going to be easy, and there will be days that you want to give up. But I will be there to cheer you on. I will stand with you during the lows. I will be there to celebrate your wins. I will help you to see what you are capable of. Your goals are my priority. Please head over to the reviews section and see what my clients has to say about their experience with Iron Warrior Health & Fitness.