Emma Bechtle

My name is Emma Bechtle, and my passion for fitness started at CrossFit Kokua in 2020. Little did I know what began as training soon grew into coaching after I earned my CrossFit Level 1 certification, and later my USAW Level 1 certification in Olympic Weightlifting (snatch and clean and jerk). Along the way, I discovered my love for strength training and competing in weightlifting—the technical progressions and gritty, simple work are what keep me disciplined.

I recently graduated with a degree in Kinesiology from Northern Illinois University, and I’m excited to bring both my academic background and coaching experience to the Strongoo community. My goal is to teach the fundamentals, emphasize safe and effective technique, and create an uplifting environment!