Zac has been immersed in fitness since childhood. From 2006 to 2011, he played collegiate football at the University of Utah and Weber State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Human Performance Management with a minor in Nutrition.
After college, Zac managed and served as the head coach at the Weber State CrossFit gym. From 2012 to 2014, he worked as a Wildland Firefighter and led the fitness readiness program for the U.S. Forest Service—a role that sharpened both his physical resilience and leadership skills.

In 2014, Zac transitioned out of the Forest Service to co-found Big Mountain Barbell with his wife, Lynndsey (Fitbliss Founder). The couple welcomed their daughter Lucy in 2019, marking a new and meaningful chapter in their family and professional life.
Over the past decade, Zac has established himself as a knowledgeable, grounded coach with a passion for helping others find long-term success in fitness and health. He’s worked with clients from all backgrounds and skill levels, always focused on building strength, stamina, and balance that lasts.
A competitor at heart, Zac has pursued personal challenges in endurance racing—completing multiple ultramarathons, including a 50-miler in fall 2024. He’s currently training for his first 100-mile ultramarathon, applying the same grit and structure he teaches his clients.
When he's not coaching or training, you’ll find Zac keeping Big Mountain Barbell running strong, skiing, trail running in the Utah mountains, exploring Lake Powell, traveling internationally with his family, or reading a good book to wind down.
At this stage in life, Zac is focused on helping others achieve sustainable, lifelong progress—while continuing to push himself physically and stay grounded in what matters most: family, health, and meaningful work.

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