ZAR Athletica

I can't express enough how grateful I am for the exceptional services I received at Zar. The expertise and personalized care provided by Arief was outstanding. Arief guided me through a challenging knee injury, the exercises and support provided were critical in my recovery, helping me regain strength and confidence. The professionalism and genuine concern for my well-being were evident in every session. I highly recommend this place!

In all likelihood the best gym in Brisbane.with experienced real world lifting pros who are also very qualified.

The Coaches genuinely care about your health and fitness journey - you will find it is a very different experience to “commercial gyms”.

ZAR has a focus on strength training and also provides superb prehab and rehab services.

There is a holistic approach to health, along with an incredible breadth and depth to the knowledge of the coaches.

The team offer ongoing expert guidance emphasising critical training fundamentals of technique and safe lifting. The training plan is a periodised system with programmed recovery and progression.

Classes include personalised attention and feedback - so with dedication the probability of significant improvements in your strength and general health is high.

The gym culture is relentlessly positive, inclusive, welcoming and supportive - this is championed by the coaches and also upheld by the members.

Young or old… if you are a beginner, or an experienced athlete you can benefit greatly from the small classes, one on one training, or rehab at ZAR.

Best single thing I ever did for my physical and mental health was to become a member.

Svet and his team have offered the best PT I have ever received. They are friendly, professional and extremely knowledgeable and the program offered has helped me achieve the best results I have ever seen in my own personal development.

Absolutely love this gym and the community around it!

I’ve always struggled to maintain a fitness routine mostly because im not confident at the gym and unsure how to make progress. Since joining ZAR i’ve been consistently going 5-6 times a week and always look forward to it. The coaches are extremely knowledgable, friendly and made me feel welcome from day one. Their system makes tracking progress easy and keeps you motivated to improve week on week.

100% recommend for anyone looking for a results-and community-oriented gym!

I just want to say that I was blown away by the service ZAR Athletica provides. I am so impressed because I've never felt that going to the gym feels good and fulfilling.
Svet and the whole team are very welcoming. I was given an introduction and a free trial for the week. It is not unlike your usual trial. You will get a chance to really think about why you are going to the gym and what your purpose is. It will help you realize the value of what you are doing and aiming for.
This is my first time actually committing as I am always hesitant to go to the gym because I always feel lost on what to do.
I love the community here as they are supportive and during the group trainings, you cheer and motivate each other.
Here at ZAR, they will guide you all the way but still be responsible of your own goal. The place is also easy to get to plus did I mention that they have a lovely cafe (for coffee lovers like me!)

I have the incredible fortune of working with the fantastic exercise physiologists at ZAR who are supporting my recovery from injury. Their expertise, personalised approach, and support have created an environment where my progress is expedited. With their guidance, I regained strength in key affected areas and their holistic approach, encompassing both physical and mental well-being, is ensuring a comprehensive recovery. Though the ZAR exercise physiologist practitioner's impact is extending far beyond my injury recovery and is providing me with lifelong tools for a healthier and more active lifestyle. If you're seeking an outstanding team of professionals to guide you through injury recovery, I wholeheartedly recommend this practitioner for their expertise, compassion, and commitment to your well-being.

Oh, and let me not forget that the coffee is great and the Barista is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.

I have always found that independent gyms are a step above but when my doctor suggested seeing an exercise physiologist and I met Svet and the team at ZAR I was blown away by the difference their vast knowledge and collegiate environment provide.

The trainers know your specific goals and any health challenges you might have and do a great job of respecting your journey while also pushing you to be better than you thought possible.

I began training here in 2020 and after a recent brief hiatus (doctor advised) I couldn't wait to get back into this gym - it's like I never left and I feel grateful to be working with this team again!

Before I started at ZAR I hadn't performed compound lifts for a couple of years due to a disc prolapse, sciatica and patella tendonitis. I was in daily pain and found it hard to even play with my kids on most days. The neurosurgeons had recommended surgery but I was keen to avoid this at all costs.
I was recommended ZAR by a friend and they have been amazing. Arief has helped me so much. He's an absolute G. I've only been training here for 2 months but my pain and function are both miles better. I'm back to doing deadlifts, squats etc and I've learned heaps of new exercises that are helping me get back to my old self. I'm just honestly really happy to be back doing what I love and it's all thanks to Arief, Wendy, Svet and the rest of the team at ZAR. Can't recommend them enough!

The entire staff is very attentive, helpful and friendly. Concerned with the development of exercises and correct posture. It makes me want to train when I remember that I will be in a pleasant environment. I am very satisfied! The workouts are very dynamic and the coffee is wonderful!

Zar Athletica is a first rate experience. Svet Borojevic and the team have created an environment that is highly professional but also lively, fun and inclusive. It’s the sort of place you can’t wait to come back to… It has a great community vibe! Both Svet and coach Arief Hunter have been overseeing my personalised rehabilitation and fitness programme for some time and it has been game changing in treating multiple sclerosis. I feel incredibly lucky to have these guys in my corner.

My experience with Svet, Darko and the entire ZAR team has been nothing short of amazing. The team's expertise coupled with a fun, friendly and motivating environment is what I've always looked for in a gym, but have struggled to find. The attention to detail and programming for individual goals is something that I didn't think was possible within a group setting, but ZAR has proven me wrong. Svet and Darko's professionalism and clinical knowledge has enabled me to progress with my strength and fitness goals, all whilst being pain-free (something I have struggled with in the past). If training hard, making progress, and incorporating mobility and recovery into your fitness routine are priorities for you, I can't recommend ZAR more highly.

P. S.the jacked barista makes a good brew.
P. P. S.there are sometimes dogs

I find that I can trust the professional guidance of my personal trainer Arief Hunter, and I have benefited by being able to move and feel more confident.

Have joined ZAR recently and I'm loving it in all aspects. Trainers are extremely helpful, providing me within the training/experience I needed. The members are also a great bunch of people creating a community vibe!

I've been seen the Exercise Physiologist at ZAR for about 8 weeks and the results are quite impressive. I feel physically and mentally stronger and more resilient. The team at ZAR is professional and friendly at all times. Looking forward to join the group sessions!

Svet & Darko, I wanted to send some appreciation your way. Your knowledge around all aspects of health and balanced living is deep and wide. You also do an amazing job building community at your gym by living brilliant values like community inclusion, excellence in standards, excitement and energy and most of all fun… all of which are just some of the many reason I love coming to your gym. I can’t recommend you highly enough and do so regularly with my friends and family. Thanks

I absolutely love coming here. I always get concerned when joining a gym that I will just become another number, but Svet has kept me accountable for my attendance and he's provided me with motivation and positive feedback. I also love that I can walk in, grab a coffee and enjoy the atmosphere before I get into my workout. Best gym in Brisbane!

Not only is the facility incredible in both atmosphere, equipment and layout but the coaches are some of the best in the biz. I would recommend Svet and the team in a heartbeat. It's clear they care so much for their community and the evident upskilling of their coaches is what sets ZAR Athletica above others.

I have been working with Svet Borojevic and his team for three years. The exercise physiologists create training programs that suit their clients' individual needs, for use at home, or if preferred, at their own gym. Follow up questions are welcomed and the results excellent. Highly recommend.

I recommend this Newstead gym. I have been a member of ZAR Athletica for 3 months now and I have seen more results than I have in over year at my previous commercial gym which was also in the area. The group training sessions are enjoyable! Thank you.

Absolutely loving training at Zar! The training sessions are very structured and well put together. I’ve never trained somewhere where the attention to detail in correct form from the trainers is so spot on every session. It’s amazing to and know and feel like you’re doing the exercises correctly and it doesn’t take long to see your body start to change and get results from the training!