Functional Patterns & Human Biomechanics Specialist
Hi, I’m Steve Zekic – a Functional Patterns Human Biomechanics Specialist Level 2, Certificate III & IV in Fitness, Nutrition Coach, Kettlebell Trainer, and Punchfit Trainer. I’m also First Aid certified, fully insured, and have been working as a personal trainer for over 17 years.
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I train clients in my private personal training studio in Penrith and online. I also work for Functional Patterns Brisbane online– helping people move better, live pain-free, and get lasting results through biomechanics-based functional fitness.
My Journey in the Fitness Industry
My life has always revolved around movement – from soccer, rugby league, AFL, and martial arts to rock climbing, running, and mountain biking.
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I started my career working in gyms around Penrith, training under the CHEK Practitioner system while immersing myself in CrossFit. Over 17 years, I trained thousands of men, women, kids, and teens, even opening my own CrossFit gym – Nepean CrossFit – which sent athletes to the CrossFit Games.
Discovering Functional Patterns & Biomechanics
After selling my gym, I returned to the industry and was introduced to Functional Patterns through the 10 week online course, then soon realized that i need help, so I started training with a practitioner online and in person in Sydney. That was a turning point – I saw first-hand how training built on human biomechanics utilising Functional Patterns could radically improve movement, posture, and quality of life.
Through myofascial release techniques, corrective exercise that remap how you move and FP protocols, I experienced improvements in my own posture, strength, mobility and reduction in pain that I never thought possible.
Why I Train the Functional Way
The Functional Patterns methodology gave me a deeper connection between my body and mind, along with the tools to future-proof my movement patterns. This approach isn’t about short-term fixes – it’s about long-term results.
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Today, I use Functional Patterns principles to help my clients:​
​​✔ Reduce pain and improve posture
​​✔ Follow sustainable weight loss fitness programs
✔ Build strength with the best workout routine to build muscle safely
✔ Develop balance, stability, and coordination for everyday life
✔ Stop the train-pain-rehab cycle for good
I have been doing weekly sessions with Steve for a couple of months and have learnt a lot about my personal movement patterns. After a session I sleep very deeply and completely without pain which is unusual for me. Steve is thoughtful and knowledgeable, tailoring training to a persons specific needs - highly recommend.
Carolyn Stanislas