The Q4 Lock-In Challenge

“this is genuinely the best shape I’ve ever been in

This has genuinely been such a breeze of a cut, these 12 weeks went by that fast. With the right meal plan and training, it sometimes felt like I wasn’t even cutting. My energy levels were sky high and this is genuinely the best shape I’ve ever been in. I did a cut last year getting coached by another bloke, wasn’t the best because there was no guidance after the cut, but this time round the support has been unmatched.

“This is the leanest I have ever been and the strongest I have ever been.

After just having my second knee reconstruction I wanted to get back and as fit as possible. These fellas set out a plan for me that worked around my injuries and made me understand nutrition, when and why, training, recovery, discipline in and out of the gym and made all of this easy. The community these lads have built is absolutely top tier. This is the leanest I have ever been and the strongest I have ever been.

“it’s been the best decision of my life

I started coaching with Gabe and Kalani about 12 weeks ago now and it’s been the best decision of my life and the best money I’ve ever spent in my life guaranteed the value that you get out of it is insane and not only has my gym progress been significantly better but my overall quality of life in every aspect has also increased tenfold.

“Kalani and Gabe have helped me become the leanest I have ever been.

Kalani has been handling my Loom check-ins, and in every check-in he never fails to go into depth over the form videos I send in, how my weight is progressing and overall how my physique is tracking. Kalani explains why certain exercises are beneficial, as well as going over any improvements I can make in my form. So far, Kalani and Gabe have helped me become the leanest I have ever been.

“now I'm almost at the heaviest I've ever been yet probably the leanest I've ever been

Having that structured routine really allows me to get the desired results I want and I've been seeing myself progress each week. The recipes actually slap, I don't think I could get tired of eating them, and cravings for anything have pretty much completely disappeared. For a while I was stuck and not making any progress, but now I'm almost at the heaviest I've ever been yet probably the leanest I've ever been, and I keep gaining strength each week.

“Gabe knows his stuff and couldn't recommend anyone else but him.

Now with Gabe I have shred off around 5kg whilst maintaining majority of muscle, haven't had cravings really once and stable energy throughout the day, especially the way he's structured my meal timings to be able to push hard in the gym after a day of work. Gabe knows his stuff and couldn't recommend anyone else but him.

“It wasn't generic. It was strategic.

Gab structured a strength program around my fight training instead of against it. I now sit comfortably at 73-74kg, have never been stronger, and genuinely feel faster and more explosive in my training. What impressed me most was his ability to adapt everything, the training, calories, timing, around my workload, job, and fight prep. It wasn't generic. It was strategic.

“shed weight I genuinely thought was impossible to lose, while building muscle at the same time

With both Gabe and Nick’s guidance, I was put on a controlled body recomp that allowed me to shed weight I genuinely thought was impossible to lose, while building muscle at the same time. After being in the gym for 4 years with minimal progress, stepping into an environment where my results were immediately noticeable, not just to my coaches, but to the people around me has completely changed my perspective.

“The gains and change in physique are insane compared to my last few years trying to train by myself

never would've imagined that starting with Acend my testimony would be more about the mental side than ANY of the goals I set when I joined. But I wouldn't change a thing. The gains and change in physique are insane compared to my last few years trying to train by myself, and the compliments from old friends I haven't seen in a long time, new friends and current ones have really motivated me.

“progress has felt unreal compared to previous gym training

Been with Gab and Nick coming up on the 26 week mark. Had a few life and health setbacks but progress has felt unreal compared to previous gym training. The routine and accountability has been insane for physical and mental benefits. This community is unlike anything I’ve ever seen and watching it grow so far has been insane. Signed for another block and keen to build on the progress so far

“Joining up has been one of the greatest investments I’ve ever made for myself.

You can only get so far without the proper guidance from someone who knows what they’re doing. Having Gabe as my coach gave me exactly that, the knowledge and experience provided made all the difference in the world. I’ve learnt so much valuable information around nutrition and training that I didn’t know before. Joining up has been one of the greatest investments I’ve ever made for myself.

“I currently feel that I am in the best shape in my life physically but honestly more importantly mentally.

The coaching aspect with training, nutrition and recovery is top tier. Constant feedback with any questions that we have and always putting out information for us to use. I currently feel that I am in the best shape in my life physically but honestly more importantly mentally. I can’t praise the AP team enough and am so keen to keep working with them to now turn to some performance goals with the gym and also running.

“this is the best i’ve ever looked and felt

i also picked up running again i couldn’t have done it without not only Nick and Gabe but with out all you guys, love yall xoxo i cant emphasise enough on how easy it is to work with the coaching team, you guys put in the work and it doesn’t go unnoticed thank you all

“I’m already down 5.5kg while getting stronger in the gym.

Been with Ascend Performance for 8 weeks now and I’m already down 5.5kg while getting stronger in the gym. I’ve stuck to the plan about 90% of the time while still being able to enjoy myself here and there. Massive thanks to coaches Gabe and Liam for keeping me on track and making everything easy to follow. Couldn’t recommend the boys enough!