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“Sam is a highly skilled and highly qualified massage therapist. He’s our go to guy for soft tissue work and…”

Sam Rents

Sports Massage & Soft Tissue Therapy

“Tam is a local legend and well trusted practitioner whom we’ve known for nearly our whole careers. He has a…”

Tamir Sharp BSc SST

Sports Therapist

“James is our mechanical Osteopath, rehabilitation, and movement specialist. Using a combination of manual treatment, massage, corrective exercise and functional…”

James Pickard BOst

Acute & Chronic Injury Management

Ascend Performance

5.0

Based on 57 reviews

19:46 26 Nov 24

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10:20 10 Sep 24

After having been going through the motions in a commercial gym for a number of years, my fitness, mobility and functionality had hit a wall. I decided to try the unlimited one month intro offer at Ascend as I wanted something more personal and motivating that aligned with my own goals. Boy have I found it! Since joining Ascend, I feel fitter, more motivated and just generally more healthy. It’s already improving my performance in my sport and I have more energy in the mornings. The coaches are so nice, professional and absolute experts at what they do. The classes are really good fun but they also drive you to be at your best, which gives great results. There’s all types of levels of abilities from amateur to athlete but everyone is made welcome and only given exercises that are within their capabilities, a tailored , goal specific approach, backed by years of coaching experience, the most up to date S&C practices and science, all giving you the best opportunity to improve your general wellbeing. I absolutely love being a part of ascend, it feels like a real community and I’m excited to see what my body will look like, how it will perform and how I will feel after 6 months of smashing ascend and beyond. Thanks legends.

Luke Cole

12:52 30 Aug 24

Nothing but love for all the coaches here, friendly, welcoming environment where everyone wants to help eachother, good banter, very knowledgeable coaches, tough ( but great workouts ) massively enjoy coming here and will continue to come here with a smile on my face !

Richard Marshall

09:51 08 Jul 24

5 weeks of sessions got my young son motivated to work on his S&C..

Karen Leonard

04:44 02 Jul 24

Ascend Performance changed my life in the best way possible. After some frustrating years of injuries, working with Ascend has now gotten my speed and strength back up, building my confidence and leading to solid performances on the pitch. With the expertise and belief I've received from Ascend doors are opening for my football career that I've dreamed of. Besides weekly speed sessions, I got involved in strength classes, metcon, and cardio. The small format classes ensure intentional attention and space to set goals and work towards them. My body feels safe to move at the pace it needs and shame is not brought into the place. This summer I did the elite preseason program and it was the best part of my entire year-- I finished having made new friends, having had fun, and feeling fit, strongth, fast, and ready for my football season ahead.
From a holistic standpoint, Ascend has many times been the reason I've gotten out of bed on my darkest days this year. The community I have gained and the care I've been offered reaches off the pitch and impacts my life in ways I could have only hoped for. To have a space I feel safe developing my athletics and also can be myself in on my best and worst days is special and I am so grateful I have found it with Ascend.

Harriet Mann

10:05 30 Jun 24

Amelia Hazard

12:18 25 Jun 24

I love working with Acsend! Always wanting you to be the best version of yourself. So invested into making you a better person and a better athlete. 10000% recommended if you’re wanting amazing training with amazing people 🙂

Scott Forsyth

09:13 10 Feb 24

My 14 year old son does speedwork and agility training with Matt and Marcus at the Brighton Rugby Club.

Both are knowledgeable and super friendly and maximum groups of 10 offer intimate learning on detailed technique.

I've seen results in others to confirm their training works.

Christine Dickens

19:05 06 Aug 23

I love the small group strength training, it’s better than personal training due to the encouragement of both the coach and others in the session. It is intense but in a positive way and today I achieved another personal best - such a sense of achievement!

jez tilley

18:38 31 Jul 23

Great place, great people

callum blackburn

18:56 27 Jul 23

Small group training is great and the 1-to-1 coaching is top quality. Couldn't recommend Matt and rob enough!

Hayden Quigg

06:56 26 Jul 23

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!

Tom Blackburn

12:08 12 Jul 23

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!

Cana Bamin

15:44 28 Jun 23

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!!

Dean Luker

14:37 28 Jun 23

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.

JP Hamilton Savory

12:25 26 Jun 23

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.

Tom Barden

07:06 26 May 23

I personally could not recommend Ascend enough! It combines a great wealth of knowledge and drive to push you in every session to achieve sessions you can’t find anywhere else.

Both Matt and Rob are excellent trainers and will push you to your limit, correct your form and keep a good fun atmosphere in the gym as-well.

I have nothing but good things to say about ascend and easily rate it as a 5 star service, so get involved!

Sophia N

17:11 17 Apr 23

Following major back surgery, Ascend was an absolute godsend. The rehab soon turned into training and I was able to do so much than I never thought was possible. I don’t think I would have made the progress I did otherwise.

I’ve since joined the Ascend strength and conditioning classes. These are amazing and I’ve really been able to work towards improving my fitness and strength. The small group training is inclusive and most importantly fun.

I would recommend Ascend to everyone. They’re great. What more can I say.

stacey boxall

12:49 19 Mar 23

Absolutely love the MetCon sessions at Ascend. the small group classes are perfect for me as you get the energy of working out with other people (I hate exercising on my own, I don’t really know what to do and I get bored so quickly) but you also get the benefit of one to one corrections on form and technique from Rob and Matt that you just don’t get in big workout classes. The vibe and energy is always great and the session structure really gets you working hard and starting to seeing familiar faces each week makes it feel like a small community is building.
Just hit my 10th session and can honestly say it’s the most consistent I’ve been with my personal workouts in years. Love these guys and what they’ve done with the space and could not recommend them more.

George Salmon

13:16 08 Mar 23

Great facility, great coaches!

A tidy, well equipped gym with the most knowledgeable coaches around. I personally have been training with Matt for a fair amount of time and he has helped me so much. I've learnt so much and can say I am stronger than ever! Definitely would recommend Ascend to everyone/anyone!

Lee Allsop

15:21 02 Mar 23

My son Luca started at ascend performance a few months ago now and is absolutely loving it , the coaches are great and he really enjoys the sessions,Matt and his team have really improved Lucas running technique and speed it’s been great for him , would highly recommend these guys they are brilliant

chiara jones

19:58 29 Jan 23

The group strength class was great! I thoroughly enjoyed.
It still had private lesson vibes because Rob and Matt both watching everyone’s technique which I found really helpful but also because you’re in a group you feel like you push yourself a bit further. Great session!

Clarissa Loughridge

18:50 08 Jan 23

Today I participated in the Strength class run by Rob and Matt and it was such a good session! The two of them are very welcoming and knowledgeable and the gym was clean and tidy with a variety of different equipment to use. I will definitely be joining more classes!

Sarah Jackson

13:06 15 Dec 22

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.

Oscar Waite

22:24 14 Dec 22

I’m very fortunate to have worked with Rob for a few years at university and can preach that he’s one of the best in the game, this evening I was lucky enough to get coached by the other half of Ascend, Matt and can sat that these two are some of the most genuine and knowledgeable in the S&C space and to be honest good blokes to train with.

They have a great set up for all athletes, even with various goals and I look forward to working more with them in the future to develop my fitness.

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MEET THE TEAM

Sam Rents

Tamir Sharp BSc SST

James Pickard BOst

Rob Nitman BSc ASCC

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Cooper

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