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DETAILED ASSESSMENT
We start with a comprehensive assessment to evaluate your strength, movement quality, and overall performance. This establishes your baseline and guides a training plan built around your goals, history, and needs. We systematically address all movement patterns, ensuring strength isn’t built on dysfunction. Throughout, we’ll explain our process and answer any questions to keep you informed.
TAILORED TRAINING PLAN
Your assessment shapes a custom training plan designed for immediate and lasting results. Every workout is tracked with precision-focusing on execution, progression, and measurable results. Research proves it: what gets measured improves. That’s why we track every detail for continuous progress.
OPTIMIZE YOUR TRAINING
From day one, we track progress and fine-tune your program to ensure continuous adaptation. We make strategic adjustments to exercises, resistance, and technique – eliminating plateaus and maximizing results. Research proves that strategic variation drives better results and long-term progress – so we adjust with purpose.

We start with a comprehensive assessment to evaluate your strength, movement quality, and overall performance. This establishes your baseline and guides a training plan built around your goals, history, and needs. We systematically address all movement patterns, ensuring strength isn’t built on dysfunction. Throughout, we’ll explain our process and answer any questions to keep you informed.

Your assessment shapes a custom training plan designed for immediate and lasting results. Every workout is tracked with precision-focusing on execution, progression, and measurable results. Research proves it: what gets measured improves. That’s why we track every detail for continuous progress.

From day one, we track progress and fine-tune your program to ensure continuous adaptation. We make strategic adjustments to exercises, resistance, and technique – eliminating plateaus and maximizing results. Research proves that strategic variation drives better results and long-term progress – so we adjust with purpose.

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MEET CHRIS GRAYSON

Chris Grayson possesses over two and a half decades of extensive experience in the field of exercise and training. Having cultivated a passion for fitness during his high school wrestling career, which subsequently manifested in his service to the Marine Corps, Chris dedicated himself to guiding others toward the realization of their fitness objectives. During this period, he had the privilege of learning from esteemed world-renowned coaches, including Charles Poliquin, a globally recognized and frequently regarded as the most accomplished strength coach in the world. Chris’s unwavering commitment to enhancing his knowledge of fitness and his extensive practical experience in the field enable him to provide his clients with exceptional coaching and guidance, empowering them to attain their full potential.

"I have known Chris and been able to work with him. You will not find a more dedicated coach to help you achieve your goals. He is knowledgeable, passionate, and has helped top level athletes perform at the highest level in sport."

As a licensed physical therapist and certified strength and conditioning coach, I would/have refer(ed) any of my athletes/clients to work with Chris if they needed an excellent trainer. He is very comprehensive and passionate about his work, and his efforts to help clients achieve OPTIMAL results.

Chris Grayson helped me get my body preforming at my optimal best after pregnancy. I gained an enormous amount of strength by following his program. He educated me on strength and conditioning in a way that hadn’t been presented to me before and in the gym lives by the Philosophy of Do No Harm.

As a personal trainer, former team captain of USA Karate, James E Sullivan Award finalist, and now internationally certified coach, I have had the opportunity to work with many top strength and conditioning professionals over the years. I can honestly say that Chris Grayson is at the top of his field.

Chris Grayson is one of the most knowledgeable coaches that I have ever worked with. I have a pretty solid background in fitness and have worked with a lot of different coaches over the years, but without a doubt, Chris is the best.

Chris Grayson is all about results. I have had the pleasure of learning from Chris when he was based in Chicago and as a head coach of a Jiu Jitsu school, I have sent countless athletes to Chris to improve their upon their strength and conditioning with great results! I highly recommend Ascend for your fitness goals

If you are looking for someone who is dedicated to their craft, look no further. Chris will go above and beyond to make sure you are successful in your training. He will provide you the best tools, education, supplements and mentorship. This man is a expert at what he does.

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WHO BENEFITS MOST FROM TRAINING AT ASCEND PERFORM?

Anyone serious about improving strength, athletic performance, or overall fitness. Whether you’re an athlete looking for an edge or someone who just wants to train smarter, our approach ensures measurable progress through structured programming and data-driven adjustments.

Is the training personalized to fit my needs?

Your training isn’t based on guesswork. We assess your movement, strength, and performance markers, then build a structured plan based on your goals. Every session is tracked ”weights, reps, performance metrics,”so we can make strategic adjustments to keep you progressing. What gets measured, gets improved.

What kind of results can I expect from working with Ascend Perform?

Results depend on consistency, but our approach ensures steady progress. Whether you’re looking to get stronger, move better, or improve endurance, your program is designed for measurable results. We also provide structured nutritional guidance to support recovery, body composition, and overall performance, because progress isn’t just about what happens in the gym.

Do you offer specialized training for athletes?

Yes. Our programs are built to enhance sport-specific strength, power, and movement efficiency. We track key performance indicators to ensure you’re developing the attributes needed for your sport, whether that’s speed, explosiveness, or durability.

Is Ascend Perform right for me if I’m not an athlete?

Absolutely. You don’t need to compete to train with purpose. Our approach is about structured progress based off of your abilities and your objectives. The same principles apply whether you’re an athlete or just someone who wants real, measurable results from their training.

DO YOU HELP WITH NUTRITION AS WELL?

Training is only part of the equation – nutrition plays a huge role in recovery, performance, and results. That’s why I provide structured nutritional guidance, including my ebook, An Essential Guide to Nutritional Principles, a detailed General Health Questionnaire, and a dietary / lifestyle audit. The goal is to help you fuel smarter, recover better, and not just get more out of your training, but also out of your life – with more energy, better health, and stronger daily performance.

How much does training at Ascend Perform cost?

We provide semi-private training sessions with a maximum of three participants, ensuring personalized attention at a more cost-effective rate compared to one-on-one training. Our pricing structure is based on the frequency of training sessions, with options for two, three, or four sessions per week. Additionally, we offer individualized coaching for those seeking a fully customized training experience. Please contact us for detailed pricing and availability information.

What kind of commitment is required?

Although there is no financial commitment, consistent training yields positive results. Our training program is structured around a predetermined schedule with specific training frequencies of two, three, or four times per week. Each session builds upon the previous ones, and since we diligently track every metric, missing sessions result in the loss of valuable data points that contribute to progress. Therefore, consistency is paramount for achieving optimal results.