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When it comes to achieving long-term health, improved performance, and enhanced recovery, supplements can fill critical gaps in your diet and lifestyle. But with thousands of products flooding the ...

How to Use "Acknowledge, Compliment, Ask" in Sales and Content as a Coach

🔹 Acknowledge: Meet Them Where They Are
Before you pitch.
Before you teach.
Before you explain how good your program is — a...

At Ascend Performance, our mission is to help you train smarter—not just harder. But even the most motivated gym-goers can fall into bad habits that stall progress or lead to injury. Whether you're...

How to Grow Your Coaching Business with Zero Gimmicks and All Execution

If you're spinning your wheels trying to stand out in a crowded coaching market, stop looking for magic tricks and start loo...

Your Guide to Monitoring Progress Without Obsession

At Ascend Performance, we believe in data-driven coaching—but with the right frequency. Too often, clients either over-track or forget to track ...

In an era where metabolic dysfunction is epidemic, improving insulin sensitivity should be a cornerstone of every trainer’s long-term client strategy. One of the most evidence-supported and practic...

We’ve all had those days—stress builds up, emotions run high, and suddenly we find ourselves standing in front of the fridge, not even sure how we got there. Emotional eating is a common response t...

As personal trainers evolve in their understanding of hypertrophy and biomechanics, one key concept separates average programming from elite: training muscles through their full contractile range. ...

Improving cardiovascular health isn’t just about pounding the pavement or hopping on a bike for 30 minutes. For clients looking to lower blood pressure (BP) and boost VO₂max, combining multiple forms ...

In the world of online coaching, client retention hinges on one key factor: meaningful, consistent communication. That’s why the Ascend Online Check-In Sequence was developed—to provide a structure...

When it comes to resistance training, breathing is often overlooked. Most clients focus on form, load, or reps—but howyou breathe can play a powerful role in performance, recovery, and long-term he...

One of the most effective tools a coach can use is outcome-based decision making—a client-centered strategy that emphasizes reflection, feedback, and continuous adjustment. By regularly asking, “Ho...