Latest articles about Ascend, Fitness and Training.
January 7, 2026 • Ascend Team
The gym is overwhelming. Most workout apps assume you already know what you're doing. Ascend uses gamification to teach muscle-building principles—so after a few months, you understand training as well as someone who's been lifting for years.
January 6, 2026 • Ascend Team
Finding the right workout tracker can make the difference between consistent progress and stalled gains. This guide compares five leading workout tracker apps in 2026: Strong, Hevy, JEFIT, Fitbod, and Ascend.
January 5, 2026 • Ascend Team
Fitbod is an AI-powered workout generator with 1,400+ exercises and automated progressive overload. Ascend is an RPG-based alternative where gamified stats represent real training principles and muscle optimization analytics guide your program design.
January 4, 2026 • Ascend Team
JEFIT is one of the most established workout trackers with 10+ million users and 15 years of stability. Ascend is a newer RPG-based alternative with gamified progression and training analytics.
December 30, 2025 • Ascend Team
Hevy is one of the most popular workout trackers with 10+ million users and the most affordable premium pricing in the market. Ascend is a newer RPG-based alternative with gamified progression and training analytics.
December 29, 2025 • Ascend Team
Strong has 3+ million users for good reason: clean interface, reliable tracking, excellent Apple Watch integration. But if you're searching for alternatives, you've likely hit its core limitations—restrictive free version, zero guidance, and basic analytics that don't optimize your training.