"Chris' knowledge and understanding of strength and conditioning is second to none. He is a subject matter expert when it comes to functional movement, biomechanics, supplements, and nutrition. He is passionate, intelligent and science-based in his approach to training."

"I have been meaning to write a review for a while since I have been working out here for a long time. I would like to start off by saying Chris is an excellent trainer. He really knows his stuff about physiology, training for results, nutrition, and supplements. When I first started out here my diet was not great and Chris would keep asking me “how is your diet?” and I would say “fine, I eat pretty good” but the reality is in order to get optimal results you need to train hard and eat clean…period. When I finally started really listening to what Chris was saying, I really started to get lean, strong, and healthy. I can honestly say I feel great and am in better shape now then when I was in High School! I owe a lot of it to Chris…I am doing the work, but without him as a guide, I would not be where I am today. If you’re looking for a great place to train really hard and get awesome results…Then ascend perform is the place you want to be…period."

I went to Chris as a college football and basketball player who had ACL reconstruction 12 months prior and was needing to get back strength and functionality I had lost from the surgery. At the time, I wasn't sure if I would really ever be the same again. After 6 months, I was stronger than I had ever been and my reconstructed knee was a complete non issue. Even the little nagging injuries with my shoulders and wrist that I just thought were part of being a college athlete went away with the in depth structural balance assessment Chris did to see where some of my weaknesses were, which we worked on and the pain eventually went away. The principles and ideas he taught me I still use to this day when I write my own programs and do my own training. The knowledge Chris has when it comes to training and nutrition and the way he can break it down in simple terms to general population and young athletes is what makes him so special. Chris is one of the best strength coaches in the country and the people and young athletes of SC are lucky he decided to move there and be right in their backyard. Any coach from a youth or local high school team who needs some assistance with their strength and conditioning program would be missing out on an amazing opportunity to better their team and reaching their unlocked potential by not reaching out to Chris and having their team become bigger, faster, and stronger. I couldn't recommend Chris highly enough to anyone who is in need of some coaching or a parent trying to get their child ready for the next level--whether is high school or college athletics.

Chris Grayson helped me get my body performing at my optimal 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". Some trainers want you to push through pain but not Chris. He doesn’t cut corners and is a straight shooter. He will find another alternative for anyones weak spot and target it to make it stronger in a way that won’t hurt. Chris helped lay a foundation for my body that eventually led me to winning a World Championship in the UFC. Chris is an extension of my family, he is a great man, and great friend. If you are ready and looking to get serious about your health then Chris Grayson is the one you are looking for. He is a World Renowned Strength Trainer. The best and low key really funny. I always have a wonderful time training with Chris 🙂

Chris Grayson is a dedicated trainer who is not just focused on your craft and your results but his which makes him one of the best to get the most out of you! Every little detail matters when you come train at Ascend Perform and you will see results rather quickly with dedication and consistency.

I’ve been going to Ascend Perform for a little over 3 months now. Although, I’m no Ronnie Coleman, I am gaining muscle and getting stronger. Chris’ moto is holding true, chase progress, not perfection. Not only is Chris knowledgeable when it comes to personal training but he has some really nice equipment in the gym. Even after 3 months, I still haven’t used all of the equipment. Great variety of exercises are employed to make sure we don’t keep working the same muscles the same way. Everything is measured so that you can track and see your progression.