At Ascend Performance, strength & conditioning is structured, coached training built around you. No generic classes. No random workouts. Just intelligent programming and expert coaching that helps you make consistent, long-term progress – whatever your starting point.
Train with a plan, not guesswork. Coached by one of the most qualified and experienced strength & conditioning teams in Sussex. High standards, expert eyes, and coaches who genuinely care about making a difference.
Feel strong, capable, and confident in your body. Training is designed around where you’re at right now — your experience, your goals, and how your body moves — so you can progress purposefully and consistently.
Train in a focused, welcoming environment without ego or pressure. Small group coaching means you’re supported, motivated, and never lost in the crowd.
You won’t be dropped into classes or left to figure things out. From day one, your training is built around you and coached every session.
We start with a 1–1 consultation to understand your goals, training history, how you move, and any injuries. From there, we build your programme and progress it over time. Next, you’ll train in coached small groups – personalised to you.
You train in small groups, but you’re never following a shared workout.
Every session is led by a strength & conditioning coach who:
You get individual coaching with the energy and accountability of a group.
Talk through your goals, injuries, and training history with a coach.
This approach works best if you:
You don’t need to be experienced – just open to being coached.
With consistent training, most members notice:
Training stops feeling like guesswork and starts feeling purposeful.
Professional S&C Coaches who Care – We’ll look after you every step of the way. Whether you’re getting back in shape or taking your performance to the next level, we provide a truly personalised approach to small group training.
Progress for all levels – our S&C coaches meet you where you’re at, with a completely personalised Strength & Conditioning programme designed specifically for you and your body, to achieve your health & fitness goals.
Train with like minded people in a supportive team environment. Each fitness class follows a structured & progressive programme where you can track your progress. Guaranteed to take your fitness to the next level.
We start with a quick call to make sure we’re the right fit, then invite you in for a 1–1 consultation.
At your consultation we’ll understand what you want to achieve, assess how you move, screen for injuries, and take baseline measures where useful. From there we build a plan around your goals, focusing on strengths, weaknesses and what you enjoy.
You’ll train in a supportive environment with expert coaching and a clear progression path – so you stay consistent, improve safely and see results that transfer to real life and sport.
Start now today by contacting us today via the button below and find out what you can achieve with our support:
Junior S&C Coach
Oli is a UKSCA accredited Strength & Conditioning coach with...
S&C Coach
Daisy is an ex footballer currently studying her MSc in...
S&C Coach
Damon’s experiences as an S&C coach working with triathlon and...
Senior S&C Coach
Marcus is a Senior S&C Coach at Ascend, accredited coach...
Founder & Director
Rob is a UKSCA Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach who’s...
Founder & Director
Matt is driven to provide the highest quality coaching that...
"The BEST gym I’ve been with, have been training with Ascend for about two to three months and my physical health, fitness and mental wellbeing has improved immeasurably. They really do give a BIG shit about their purpose and mission, and they want to share that with everyone involved. The gym is inclusive and you really do get a strong sense of community from being there. I would also emphasise that you do not need to be a high performing athlete to join! I had been out of action for quite some time, and previously quite ill, before joining Ascend...
100% would recommend the guys here at Ascend Performance. Whatever your fitness goals, or if you are looking to come back from injury, they will be behind you all the way with first class coaching to get you where you want to be.
I can't recommend these guys highly enough. To have coaches with such amazing expertise on our doorstep in Brighton is a blessing.
I lost 12kg in my first 4 months!
Truly the best gym i’ve been to! Small group PT so you get the attention and customization that you need but also are in an environment with other people who can’t support and encourage you! Also where you’ll find best and ONLY fully qualified S&C coaches in Brighton and Hove!
I absolutely love being a part of Ascend, it feels like a real community. Since joining Ascend I feel fitter, more motivated and I have more energy in the mornings.
