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Ultimate Strength & Conditioning

Grace W

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Ropheka grew up being active outdoors and playing recreational sports but had never stepped foot in a gym. After being sidelined by several sport related injuries herself, she was inspired to gain a better understanding of how to properly train for the activities she loves, and be able to stay active and strong for a lifetime of adventure. Ropheka earned her Associates of Applied Science Degree in Exercise & Movement Science at Lane Community College. She is a certified personal trainer and exercise therapist through ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association). Her passion is to equip others with the tools they need to thrive physically and create a healthy lifestyle for themselves. Outside the gym, she loves to surf, hike, float the river, and have picnics on paddleboards. She also enjoys cooking and trying new recipes from different countries -especially Thai food!

Ropheka Gershom

Strength Coach, Eugene, OR

April 15, 2026

I've been going to the ultimate athlete at Zenith for a few years now, and it's still one of my favorites. It's a great mix of strength and conditioning, so you always get a solid full-body workout. Ropheka is a great coach too; super knowledgeable, gives helpful advice, and is great at adjusting exercises for different ability levels or to account for injuries. I'd highly recommend it!

What Clients Are Saying About Our Strength Training

From weekend warriors to elite athletes, our clients trust Zenith for expert care and real results. Here is what they had to say about their experience with our Strength Training—tailored support that helped them move, train, and feel their best.

Energized & Inspired Every Week

Alex is so energizing and attentive during our strength training sessions. I am inspired to continue great workouts and reach new goals each week. I look forward to my workout sessions with Alex. His guidance is much appreciated and invaluable to me.

Maureen W

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The Right Balance of Challenge and Care

“I’ve been taking small group strength training classes under Alex’s tutelage for about six weeks. Alex is an excellent fit for me. He is incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, a great listener, passionate about helping me and others gain confidence while developing our strength. His guidance in helping me maintain correct position and posture while lifting has been key. He strikes just the right balance of moving me forward while at the same time helping me rein in my proclivity to overdo and hence injure myself. He is warm, personable, and dependable. I am SO GLAD I’ve taken the opportunity to work with Alex.”

Deborah

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Zenith Takes PT to the Next Level — Running Pain-Free

I started experiencing a persistent pain in my right hip after returning to running after several years. I am active and participate in sports and the pain was keeping me from my routine runs, races and my overall fitness. Mike evaluated me and got to the root of the issue. He is innovative in his approach and integrates elements of massage into the work. He is fun to work with, communicates regularly and uses humor as we approach some difficult movements that push me out of my comfort zone. After each visit, I receive a set of exercises to complete at home between sessions. As I got stronger, the pain decreased and I was able to return to my routine. We targeted goals, and he continues to tailor each session and prescribe a set of exercises to meet the unique characteristics of my body type and performance needs. I highly recommend Zenith; they take PT to the next level.

Kanoe B

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