Ascend Performance

Ascend is by far the most professional and hard working team in the S&C industry from my personal experience. They have managed to support me several times with niggles and recovery that was needed after some tough rugby games. Not only do they have an outstanding attitude towards aiding you physically, but also show all the support psychologically and display general care towards their customers.Great team and super glad to be able to have them support me!!

Matt is a top class performance coach, used to operating at an elite level, but who also enjoys working with every-day people (like me!). He has helped me transform my fitness / strength and I’m a different person after nearly two years - no aches and pains, stronger and energetic. As well as being highly professional/ knowing his stuff, Matt’s also a really nice guy and I enjoy our sessions immensely.

I have been working with Matt for just over a year now and went to him because of recurring knee issues that i was battling for over 9 years. My knee is now feeling the best it has ever been and recently has been completely pain free, something which I never thought would happen. This has meant that I can continue to run and play netball, both of which previously triggered my pain.Both Matt and Rob are absolutely lovely and caring people, their knowledge and passion for what they do is completely unparalleled.

Training with Ascend has been transformative for me.I did one-to-one rehab sessions with Matt to help overcome a bad back. He took me from being unable to get up off the floor, to pain-free movement. Working with Matt gave me back the freedom to enjoy an active lifestyle again.Since then, I’ve been training at their two sites across a whole range of classes for the last 8 months.The genius of the classes is that they are simple to follow and accessible to all levels, planned in such a way that everyone can push themselves, and adapted to individual needs or injuries. Small class sizes at Ascend mean you are given individual coaching to learn correct technique so I train safer and with better results. I just would not achieve this at a regular gym. Having done group exercise and yoga classes at a variety of places in the past, I would say the coaching I get at Ascend is the best I’ve received anywhere.There is a lovely community feel to the whole setup at Ascend. From my first session, I was welcomed, encouraged and supported by everyone who attends. There’s a diverse range of people who attend the classes, with different levels of ability and experience, and always a positive vibe. The tone set by Matt, Rob and the other coaches is reflected in how everyone conducts the sessions. I always leave a session feeling happy, it’s great for your mental as well as physical health.One other thing that stands Ascend above other places is the flexibility of their membership structure. I started paying for individual sessions and then, as I wanted to train more, I upped my membership, going from training 1-2 times per week to 3-5. There is no hard sell or long sign-up period that you get with other organisations.Overall, working with Matt, Rob and the team at Ascend has been instrumental in me becoming the strongest and fittest I’ve ever been, and enjoying exercise for its own sake. I can’t recommend them highly enough.

The sessions are well structured, and importantly, very welcoming. In a short time my strength and conditioning has progressed, and I will definitely be continuing.If you're looking for experts who know how to build strong, resilient athletes from hobbyists to elite level, then give Matt and Rob a shout.They are awesome.

I'm a beginner and have been doing Perform & Rehab"

Matt and Rob have created a community in which everyone who turns up is welcomed and encouraged to reach a level they may not have thought possible. Both of them are top tier S&C coaches who care about the individual, both athletically and personally.Couldn't speak more highly of them!

What an epic space! Matt has been coaching me for the last 2 years as a professional windsurfer, where I have gone on to be 2 x Vice World Champion. He has supported my training and physical conditioning but also been a great support on the mental side too, through the highs and lows of professional sport. Matt is a fantastic and knowledgable S&C coach and I would highly recommend him, whether you want in person coaching at the Ascend Gym or online programmes for when your sport takes you away from home.

Highly recommend Ascend Coaching in Brighton. Matt has fixed both my long term injuries and has given me a very informative training programme. Have never felt stronger! The group sessions are also very good if you want to throw in a competitive edge!