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If you’re serious about training, you know that success doesn’t just happen in the gym—it happens in the kitchen too. Nutritional periodization is a strategic approach to nutrition that aligns your...

When it comes to improving your results in the gym, most people focus on training and nutrition—but there's a third pillar that often gets overlooked: sleep.

At Ascend Performance, we coach our cl...

 In the world of personal training, corrective exercise has become a staple—sometimes to a fault. Many well-meaning coaches find themselves stuck in an endless loop of trying to "fix" every perceived ...

Weight training isn’t just a physical challenge—it’s a mental game. The mindset you bring into the gym can either fast-track your results or stall your progress before you even pick up a barbell. A...

Anatomy and biomechanics can feel complex and overwhelming for many trainers. But systems like the Joint-by-Joint Approach, developed by Gray Cook and Michael Boyle, offer a powerful framework to s...

Understanding how potential clients make decisions is key to building a thriving coaching business. If you're a personal trainer looking to improve your lead conversion, you need to understand not ...

You’re not hungry… but you find yourself standing in front of the pantry again. Maybe it’s been a stressful day. Maybe you're just… bored. If this sounds familiar, you might be caught in a commo...

 Raising your prices can feel daunting—but it doesn’t have to be. The key to a smooth transition lies not just in the numbers, but in how you communicate the change. With a clear, confident message an...

Cognitive biases are mental shortcuts that help us make decisions quickly—but they don’t always lead us in the right direction. While these mental shortcuts may have once helped our ancestors survive,...

If you’ve ever experienced bloating, discomfort, or irregular digestion after meals, you’re not alone. For many of our clients at Ascend, these symptoms are tied to something called FODMAPs—a group of...

Training modality compatibility (TMC) is a principle that’s often overlooked but critical to long-term client results. We first introduced this concept in the specificity module, but it deserves it...