Zac Laws
Zac Laws
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Bio
For most of his younger years, sport was a huge part of who Zac was. Growing up in Sydney’s Hills District, he spent countless hours competing across AFL, basketball, and rugby league, but AFL was where his heart truly was. He worked his way through the pathway system and was fortunate enough to represent the GWS Giants Academy as a 16-year-old, with the dream of one day playing professional football.
That dream came to an end when Zac wasn’t selected to progress into the NEAFL. At the time, it felt like he had lost more than just a sport — he had lost a major part of his identity. For years, he had known himself as the confident, active, and competitive athlete. Suddenly, he was without the structure, physical outlet, and sense of purpose that sport had provided him for so long.
Like many people experience after a major life change, Zac found himself feeling a little lost. His activity levels dropped, his confidence declined, and he no longer felt like the person he had always seen himself as.
His journey back started in the gym. Initially, training was simply a way to reconnect with exercise and spend time with friends. Over time, it became much more than that. Zac began experiencing the physical and mental benefits of strength training and started rebuilding the confidence and discipline he had lost.
A recommendation from a friend eventually led Zac to CrossFit, which became another turning point in his life. What started as a new challenge quickly became a place of belonging, community, and personal growth. He loved being a beginner again — learning new skills, improving his technique, and developing a deeper understanding of how his body moved. It gave him the opportunity to rediscover his competitive side while also reinforcing how powerful exercise can be in building confidence, connection, and resilience.
Through his own experiences with training, setbacks, injuries, and competition, Zac learned some of the most valuable lessons that now shape the way he works with clients. Progress doesn’t always come from doing the flashy things; often, it comes from consistently doing the basics well, listening to your body, trusting the process, and building the foundations that allow long-term success.
This journey is what led Zac towards becoming an Exercise Physiologist. During his Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science at the University of Technology Sydney and his Master of Exercise Physiology at the University of Sydney, he discovered the incredible role exercise can play as medicine in the prevention, management, and treatment of chronic conditions, injuries, and health challenges.
Zac has always been passionate about helping people experience the benefits that exercise has given him. He especially enjoys working with people who may have lost their way, feel uncomfortable in a gym environment, believe they are “too far gone,” or are unsure where to start. Having experienced the process of rebuilding confidence from the ground up, Zac understands the challenges people face and loves helping them discover that they are capable of more than they may currently believe.
He also has a particular passion for musculoskeletal rehabilitation and injury management. Having experienced his own share of injuries, including shoulder and thumb dislocations, back pain, and the usual collection of training setbacks, Zac understands the frustration that comes with being limited by your body. He enjoys the problem-solving aspect of rehabilitation — working with someone towards a meaningful goal and supporting them through the process of returning to the activities they love.
The health and fitness industry can often feel overwhelming, with endless information, opinions, and conflicting advice making it difficult to know what is right. Zac’s approach is centred around evidence-based practice, helping clients make informed decisions about their health while ensuring they feel supported, understood, and confident throughout their journey.
Outside of work, you’ll often find Zac training for CrossFit competitions, where he continues to challenge himself and learn from the coaches and athletes around him. He still gets nervous before competitions, still faces setbacks, and still has plenty to learn — but that is part of what keeps him passionate about exercise.
Zac’s goal as an Exercise Physiologist is simple: to create an environment where people feel comfortable, supported, and empowered to achieve things they may once have thought were impossible.
Location
Castle Hill
