Alyssa Hernke
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Hometown
Missoula, Montana
Education
BS Exercise Science from North Dakota State University
MS Educational Leadership with emphasis in Higher Education/Student Affairs from Minnesota State University Moorehead
Alyssa Hernke is Converge’s resident Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Specializing in sports performance and injury prevention, Alyssa is passionate about bringing strength training into everyone’s lives! She believes weight training benefits ALL people - but not in a one size fits all approach. When working with Alyssa, you’ll find attentive and individualized care that incorporates quality (safe) movements that help you to build a strong foundation for all aspects of life.
Common Misconception:
“If I lift heavy, I’ll get ‘BIG’”
…Negative.
Being able to lift heavy relative to one's overall strength can help with injury prevention, the body's durability, and overall strength and power.
Who Alyssa Works With
Alyssa enjoys working with mountain athletes, traditional athletes, those returning to play post-injury, pre- and post partum, and all ages of individuals who are seeking to improve their overall health and quality of life.
Picking up your grandkids off the floor? Training for your first ultra-marathon? Returning to play post ACL surgery? She loves it all.
Fun Facts About Alyssa
In her spare time, Alyssa enjoys trail running, lifting heavy, reading and brunching
She ran her first ultra-marathon this November!
Alyssa finds that connection is what drives her. “It gives me one purpose, energy, and reason to live”
