Falcons Community Fitness
Città: Šabac
Nazione: Serbia
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Kako se zovete?
Mi smo Falcons Community Fitness, centar sa sedištem u Srbiji, a ja sam Veljko Marković, suosnivač ovog projekta.
Koje je vaše obrazovanje i profesionalno iskustvo?
Naš tim dolazi iz oblasti fizičkog vaspitanja i menadžmenta u fitnesu. Spojili smo akademsko znanje sa višegodišnjim praktičnim iskustvom u industriji. Učestvovali smo i kao predavači na edukacijama za fitnes instruktore i kao konsultanti za razvoj trening programa i fitnes centara. Deljenje znanja i podrška drugima u profesionalnom razvoju oduvek su bili deo naše misije.
Ko su vaši partneri?
Ovaj projekat je rezultat snažne timske saradnje. Nemanja Brajic, moj poslovni partner je ujedno i dugogodišnji trening partner. Zajedno donosimo različite veštine i perspektive, a upravo ta ravnoteža je ključ našeg uspeha.
Kada ste odlučili da otvorite teretanu/fitnes centar?
Pre oko tri godine odlučili smo da pretvorimo ideju u realnost. Imali smo znanje, iskustvo i motivaciju, i bio je pravi trenutak da ostvarimo naš dugogodišnji san.
Zašto ste odlučili da otvorite teretanu?
Još tokom studentskih dana sanjali smo o sopstvenom prostoru za trening. Naša strast prema fitnesu i uverenje da vežbanje može pozitivno da promeni život ljude, vodili su nas ka tome da stvorimo mesto gde će se svi osećati dobrodošlo, inspirisano i motivisano—ne samo teretanu, već pravu zajednicu.
Kako ste izabrali partnera za opremanje vaše teretane?
Upoznali smo se sa brendom Xenios u Arco CrossFit-u u Riva del Gardi i odmah nas je impresionirao kvalitet i dizajn njihove opreme. Kada smo zatražili ponudu, dobili smo ne samo odličnu cenu, već i iskrenu podršku našem projektu. Bilo je jasno da Xenios deli naše standarde i viziju.
Koje prepreke su vam bile najteže tokom realizacije projekta?
Najveći izazov bilo je prilagođavanje prostora našim visokim funkcionalnim i estetskim zahtevima. Sam objekat imao je određena tehnička ograničenja, a njegovo pretvaranje u savremeni fitnes centar zahtevalo je fleksibilnost, kreativnost i hrabre odluke.
Kako vam je Xenios pomogao da prevaziđete te prepreke?
Xenios nas je podržao tokom celog procesa. Pomogli su nam da vizualizujemo raspored i organizaciju prostora pomoću 3D rendera i animacija, što nam je olakšalo donošenje odluka. Njihova podrška nije bila samo tehnička, već i strateška, i imala je veliki uticaj na konačan rezultat.
Koja je misija vašeg projekta?
Naša misija je da stvorimo multifunkcionalno okruženje koje prevazilazi klasični trening. Želimo da Falcons Community Fitness bude prostor u kojem ljudi rastu, povezuju se i nalaze inspiraciju—fizički, mentalno i društveno. A ovo je tek početak: nadamo se da ćemo u budućnosti otvoriti još centara i proširiti našu viziju još dalje.
Interview with Veljko Markovic, Co-founder of Falcons Community Fitness (Serbia)
What’s your name?
We are Falcons Community Fitness, based in Serbia, and I’m Veljko Markovic, co-founder of the project.
What is your background?
We come from a background in physical education and fitness management. As professionals in the industry, we combine academic expertise with years of practical experience. We’ve also contributed as lecturers in fitness education programs and acted as consultants for training strategies and gym development. Sharing our knowledge and supporting the growth of others has always been an essential part of our mission.
Who are your partners?
This project is built on strong teamwork. My business partner Nemanja Brajic is also my long-time training companion. Together, we bring different strengths to the table, and this balance is what has made our collaboration so successful.
When did you decide to open a gym/box?
We started shaping this idea about three years ago. The timing felt right, and we had the experience, vision, and motivation to finally turn our long-standing dream into reality.
Why did you decide to open a gym/box?
The desire to create our own gym was born years ago during our student days. We’ve always been passionate about training and about the power of fitness to transform lives. Our goal was to build a space where people feel welcomed and inspired—a true community hub, not just a gym.
How did you choose the equipment partner for your gym?
We discovered Xenios at Arco CrossFit in Riva del Garda and were immediately impressed by the quality and design of the equipment. When we reached out for a quote, we received not only a great offer but also genuine interest in our project. It was clear that Xenios shared our standards and could help bring our vision to life.
What were the most difficult obstacles you faced while pursuing your goal?
One of the main challenges we faced was adapting our facility to the functional and aesthetic standards we envisioned. The physical space came with technical constraints, and transforming it into a top-tier gym required flexibility, creativity, and some bold decisions.
How did Xenios support you in overcoming these obstacles?
Xenios was incredibly supportive throughout the process. They helped us visualize how to use the space efficiently by providing 3D renderings and layout animations, which made decision-making much easier. Their input was not only technical but also strategic, and it had a big impact on the final outcome.
What do you believe is the mission of your project?
Our mission is to create a multifunctional environment that goes beyond just training. We want Falcons Community Fitness to be a space where people come to grow, to connect, and to be inspired—physically, mentally, and socially. And this is just the beginning: we hope to open more centers in the future and expand our vision even further.
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