Foam Rolling Do’s and Don’ts
Foam rolling is a simple tool that helps work out deep knots in the muscle allowing for more flexibility and decreased soreness after the workout.
Client Success – Jim and Kathleen’s story
Jim and Kathleen came to Ascend in August of 2021 and haven’t looked back! They always arrive with a positive attitude and are committed to
Walking Challenge
Want a little challenge with YOURSELF this week? This challenge is all about a little FRIENDLY competition – with yourself. Your assignment: set a daily
All about FAT
The ‘low fat’ era of diets began in the late 1950s, around the same time that our obesity epidemic started. Hmm… Fat does NOT make you fat.
The Skinny on Fats
Fats make you fat, right? WRONG! There is so much information out there and it can be really overwhelming when trying to understand what foods
Maintain Strength While Aging
Did you know? Strength training becomes more important as we age. After age 30, most people lose 3-5% of their muscle mass every decade. This
3 Ways to Improve your GUT Health without Supplements
Let’s talk DIGESTION. Digestion is one of the foundational systems in our body. Every other system in our body depends on good digestion so that
Three Steps to Manage Menopausal Weight Gain
One of the most common complaints of women in menopause and beyond is weight gain, primarily in the midsection. While your body does change during
It’s Time to Rise Up
If I was in your head, what would I hear? Do you struggle with thoughts of doubt and unworthiness? Do you feel like you aren’t
Celebrating Our Wins
If diets and rigid plans have failed you in the past, you aren’t alone. There’s also nothing wrong with you. The problem is diets. They