Ascend Performance

Fantastic experience: Best gym with the best people!

Fantastic experience: My 100% honest review of Ascend Waterhall Brighton I've only had a few sessions at Ascend, but I already feel compelled to share my thoughts. I absolutely love this place! Ascend is a truly bespoke, intelligently designed personal training club that stands out from anything I've experienced before. Over the last 25 years, I've been a member of countless gyms, and most of them share the same issues: they’re unfriendly, impersonal, and narcissistic, and over time, they've only gotten worse. I was searching for a club that could show me how to train like an athlete so I could look and feel my best. Here’s what I love about Ascend: 1. **Smart Training System**: This isn’t a typical group class where someone yells at you to "get moving," nor is it a one-on-one session that feels like it's all about the money. It's an intelligently designed system that delivers amazing results. The exercises target multiple muscle groups and never get boring, unlike the standard gym routines. 2. **The Team**: Matt, Rob, Marcus and the team are simply amazing. They genuinely love what they do and show incredible care and respect for each client. To me, that’s pure gold. 3. **Tailored Workouts**: The training is customized to your specific goals. Matt and the team are extremely attentive and patient, qualities that are hard to find in commercial gyms or health clubs. 4. **Lead by Example**: Matt, Rob and Marcus are built like athletes themselves, which is something you don’t see in many gyms today. They practice what they preach, and being around them is truly inspiring and motivating. 5. **Safe and Effective Training**: At 46, I can't afford to risk injury from bad form, and I feel reassured knowing I’m learning from experts who are passionate about their work. The exercises are focused on proper form and hitting multiple muscles, making each session exciting. For years, I’ve been spinning my wheels, dealing with constant injuries. I want to become the best version of myself, and I feel like I've finally found the right place to achieve that. I can’t thank the Ascend team enough for creating such a unique, intelligent club—there’s nothing else like it. Keep up the amazing work, guys! Dan

Fantastic experience: These guys are amazing, really bringing elite level coaching to all levels. I suffered from a really bad case of sepsis and a severed nerve in my left ankle and with the help of the coaches at ascend I have managed to come back even stronger and quicker than my doctors anticipated. Keeping me on track to playing the sport I love (rugby). The environment that is created by the classes is top notch, every coach is always full of enthusiasm and pushes you individually. And no stress about not fitting in due to injury or in ability to do certain exercises as they cater to your needs. You can really tell that they take pride in their work.

Fantastic experience: Matt has been a great rehab coach getting me back to full strength after my surgery. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Great team that make sure you’re specifically catered for with your workouts. Always attentive and a really good variety of classes for any ages and levels!

Fantastic experience: Class fitness, gym, and metcon training sessions and programs that have really helped my development over the past year as a rugby player.

Fantastic experience: Can’t recommend Matt & Rob enough - I love being active and came to them when I was injured and was recently at the Edward Street facilities.

Fantastic experience: Great classes at this location. I always enjoy my METCON sessions.

Fantastic experience: Really great bunch. Enjoyed the sessions.

Fantastic experience: Amazing workouts with wonderful people!

Fantastic experience: Best in Brighton

Fantastic experience: Matt, Rob and the whole Ascend team are now an integral part of my week. Not only are the gym spaces fantastic, the Ascend programme, run by S&C professional athlete coaches, really cares about your health and fitness, pushing you to become stronger and fitter. Having both spaces are great as it gives flexibility to making sure I can attend a class when I want to. If you want to change your lifestyle and improve you wellbeing and strength, Ascend is deffo the place to do it.

Fantastic experience: I love Ascend @ Edward Street. It feels like a workout sanctuary. The space is amazing; I particularly enjoy doing the small group classes like METCON here. In general, Ascend has been completely transformative for me. Before the guys opened their gym(s) I had worked with Matt on a 1:1 basis for Rugby-based speed and agility, and with Rob within my club set-up. However, in January I suffered from a pretty bad injury and the work I've done at Ascend whether that be tailor-made Perform & Rehab sessions or working on my fitness during CARDIO and METCON has been fundamental in my return to sport, but perhaps more importantly my return to an active life — something that felt really out of reach upon my diagnosis. I cannot thank the whole team at Ascend enough. They've individually and collectively kept me going this year and I will always, always recommend this group. The community you become part of is like no other. PS. Their hoodies are the best.

Fantastic experience: Expert coaching in top tier facilities. Perfect for anyone trying to get fitter, faster and stronger under the watchful eye of professional coaches. Having had shoulder problems for close to 10 years, these sessions ensure I can train in an environment that minimises injury and maximises performance. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: Top place to train. Tidy, squared away gym, with a good range of quality kit. Mega knowledgeable Trainers who are friendly and keen to share training tips and knowledge. Would highly reccomend.

Fantastic experience: First class gym and facilities, but even better coaches with elite level experience. Highly recommend. Fundamentally changed my levels of energy, fitness and strength.

Fantastic experience: Ascend Performance is the place to be for athletic performance. It’s got everything you need, the place is spacious with all the vital kit and these guys know what they are talking about! I highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: This is an amazing concept for personal, small group training with really experienced coaches. Everyone; young, old and in-between should do strength training, the impact is fabulous! Try them!

Fantastic experience: Yet again Matt and Rob have smashed it out of the park. Not only is it well equipped with great kit, the atmosphere within is excellent to push you towards a good session. Nothing short of excellent.

Fantastic experience: Was offered my first session at the Edward Street Quarters Gym recently and found the facilities to be very well layed-out and spacious, with a very warming and easy environment in a very nice part of Brighton Was slightly lost on my walk over but found a very helpful video and guide on the very active Instagram page The session itself was really well constructed and easy to follow led by one of the directors of Ascend I am very active already and found this session very beneficial to my training There are plenty of classes to choose from to meet your needs Would recommend highly

Fantastic experience: I joined Ascend back in April 2023 and I loved it. I have been training twice a week consistently and I can see the improvement in my performance as a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu athlete. My coaches are amazing and they give the right advice and support to achieve my goals. Also, everyone is so friendly and welcoming that I can call Ascend my second home. If you are looking for the best strength and conditioning gym in Brighton that is the place to be.

Fantastic experience: I love training here, and I've followed many regimes and visited many gyms. It's a great space with great equipment and all the coaches training you are excellent. Tips on form are so helpful and are so beneficial to get you out of the bad form you sometimes pick up training alone. Keep up the great work Ascend.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been a member of Ascend for 10 months. The guys at Ascend have helped me to transform my fitness after some major surgery. I’ve surprised myself with the progress I’ve been able to make with their support. It’s also such a positive and welcoming environment. The new gym facilities at Edward street are so good and I’ve been taking full advantage of the range of group sessions on offer. It’s become my second home.

Fantastic experience: The best in town. As a competitive windsurfer the team at Ascend help me feel confident to push my limits on the water. Not only do they offer elite and expert coaching but are some of the nicest people in the business. Without a doubt they will be able to help you reach your health and fitness goals whatever your ambition or level.

Fantastic experience: 10/10 experience with the most knowledgeable friendly staff about. These guys know their stuff and can deliver it professionally and effectively whilst still having a great time. Been going there a few months now and have noticed huge improvements to my speed. Fitness and general sporting ability. 100% recommend for any health or fitness needs. Top people !!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym set up in the heart of town. State of the art equipment with knowledgeable coaches. If you want to get fit for 2024 and work in central Brighton. Give these guys a go. Matt and Rob have cultivated a friendly welcoming atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: Matt, Rob and the team have turned what was a living nightmare of life limiting painful arthitis in my ankles to being much more stronger, resiliant and gave me the ability to be much more active again. Its also very fun and you meet great people. If you have a long term injury - these are the chaps to go see.