A two-time alum of the California State University (CSU), Alyse earned her bachelor's degree in physical education (Pre-Physical Therapy) from CSU Dominguez Hills, and her master's degree in kinesiology (Exercise Science) from CSU Long Beach. There, she promoted physical activity as a vital sign of health as president of the award-winning, gold-level recognized, student-run organization, Exercise Is Medicine – On Campus.

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Currently, Alyse serves as a full-time lecturer in the Kinesiology Department at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where she is passionate about educating the next generation of health and fitness professionals. In addition to her work as Lead Exercise Physiologist at the MRF Institute, she brings diverse experience from her previous roles at CSU Dominguez Hills, where she served as adjunct faculty in the Kinesiology program, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with Athletics working with men's baseball and the women's volleyball and basketball teams, and Kinesiology Consultant for the Toro Esports Academy.

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As a sports enthusiast and health fitness professional, Alyse is a proponent of merging sports medicine and strength training principles into the training of those in the general population. Having also been certified as a Personal Trainer, she is passionate about patient education and values opportunities where she can guest lecture or speak to varying communities about the benefits of exercise and its effect on their physical, metabolic, and mental health.

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Her research interests include physical activity epidemiology, metabolic and musculoskeletal disorders associated with physical inactivity and sedentary lifestyles, practical countermeasures to prolonged sitting, and ergonomics. Additionally, Alyse is a dual member of the National Strength & Conditioning Association and the American College of Sports Medicine. Her goal is to help people live happy, well-balanced lives, and provide them with the tools they need to strategically and effectively improve their health, fitness, and overall well-being while educating and supporting them along the way. She is deeply invested in each individual's journey and serves as a trusted source of encouragement and guidance for those seeking to enhance their quality of life through exercise and movement.