About Zachary Packard
Zac is
a certified personal trainer through Flexifit Sports Academy GmbH, one of Austria’s largest and leading providers of training and continuing education in the sports, fitness and health sectors since 2007. Dedicated to exceeding the highest standards of training quality, their education programs are regularly reviewed and updated accordingly by independent standardization institutes, a scientific advisory board, and specialized department teams. They are a recognized institute by TUV-SUD-AZAV, TUV Austria, and ZFU and more.
He has a passion for
fitness, health, traveling and empowering others. Zac is from Boston, Massachusetts, USA and is currently based in Dresden, Germany. He is able to support clients worldwide. His clients have lived across the globe, travel frequently, and balance family life and hobbies. He is able to support them in person, via video consultations, and through email.
His trustworthy demeanor, undeniable results, and commitment to his clients set him apart from others in the industry. He has been lifting weights for 20 years and knows firsthand the struggles and challenges at all levels of experience. Zac has made every mistake in the book, from poor form, lifting too heavy, skipping warm-up, neglecting full range of motion, inconsistent routines, ignoring recovery, complacency, overtraining, and more. He is here to help you avoid these mistakes, no matter if you are a beginner or advanced on your fitness journey.
Having struggled with his own weight, he has deep empathy for the harm an unhealthy lifestyle can cause. Zac also has a sports background, including football, track and field, and basketball, allowing him to understand the toll being an athlete can take on our bodies over time.
He strives to stay current on the latest fitness and health trends, changes, and updates in the industry. Zac has close friends and connections in the bodybuilding industry. Through his detailed and targeted programs, he helps his clients feel strong, confident, and empowered to show up in the world as the best versions of themselves.
Outside of fitness
Zac loves traveling, hiking, being outdoors, and biking around the city. He is currently learning German.
In his downtime, you may catch him playing video games, finding a local swimming pool or beach, or finding new places to eat. He and his wife, Ashley, have two cats, Emmy and Zelda, who they adore and flew with them when they moved to Germany from Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. two years ago. They enjoy being active together kayaking, going for walks, or planning their next trip.