Covid Updates
Hello Ascent Fam, With the daily infection rates increasing in Pierce County we have decided to suspend our group classes inside the gym. Even with just 5 people in the gym we don’t feel like we can provide adequate spacing, especially without masks on. We are...
Using Mindful Movement in Times of Stress and Anxiety
Suddenly my chest starts to feel tight and my vision starts tunneling. I start to feel tightness in the throat and I know that the cramping in my stomach is next. My brain is thinking RETREAT RETREAT, but that is not an option. So I force a few breaths and start...
Exercise Recovery
As folks move back into the gym or start adventuring outside you may find yourself feeling worn out and sore. To help improve recovery there are 4 basic steps you can take. These steps also happen to be at the base of the human needs pyramid and are always great to...
Summer Challenge Links & Downloads
Summer Challenge PDFDownload Physical Activity JournalDownload Move with Joy WorksheetDownload Self Care KitDownload Articles to read Let's Talk About Black Female Representation in Fitness - Link The Unapologetic Fat Girls Guide to Exercise - Link Diet Cultures...
Re-Opening: Phase 2 Update
We are slowly opening up our studio for training! First up we have our approach series, small group strength classes (max 5) and personal training. We will be focusing on strength training at the studio to help keep respiratory rates down and avoid excessive...
Representation Matters!
The outdoors have been a great place of joy and empowerment for me! Over the years I have looked to others' stories for inspiration, education and encouragement. As a white person I do not have to look far to find literature and films of people who look like me...
Anti-Racism Book Club
The Book Club will meet on the Second Wednesday of each month starting June 2020. If you would like to join the group please see our Facebook group. See below for expectations, guidelines and resources. Expectations and Guidelines: Some of the readings and discussions...
Black Lives Matter | Resources
This list is ongoing. If you have questions or want to add please email us at move@ascent.fit Give Locally Tacoma/Pierce County: Please consider making an ongoing monthly contribution instead of a one time payment. This allows these organizations to make better long...
Setting Goals
Do you ever find it hard to come up with fitness and movement goals? Do you find yourself often giving up on the goals you do set for yourself? I’m here to tell you that this is extremely common and not your fault. It's my fault, the fitness industry's fault,...
A free workout video
We make these videos every day for our members who can't make it to a class time for any reason. Did you use this video? Do you want more of them? Let us know in the comments below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kw05OKC24E