We are so inspired by the success of our 2017 Fall into Fitness Challenge participants. It’s been an incredibly positive and uplifting experience to play a role in empowering our participants to achieve their fitness and wellness goals. Most of our participants lost over 8 pounds and reported greater mental clarity and better food choices. […]
Goal Setting and Accountability
So who’s keeping you accountable? So many times I hear that what people are really missing is the accountability piece. But what I sometimes also hear in their voice is a sense of defeat that they need that. WTH?!! Are supposed to be made of steel and completely self-sufficient? NO!! As I […]
It’s Transformation Time! Act Now and Save!
Hey there!! Are you tired of fitness challenges that leave you overwhelmed, uninspired, and right back at square one? Most people are and we are, too! When you dedicate your time and energy to a program, you deserve to come out feeling uplifted, inspired, and ready to take on the world. That’s why we created […]
Preventing & Reducing Back Pain With Spine Stabilization Exercises
Back pain can range from being mildly uncomfortable to seriously debilitating and is incredibly common in the American population, with around 31 million people suffering from back pain at any given time. One of the key factors in preventing back pain is strengthening and stabilizing the many different muscles of the core. However, often when […]
Sheet Pan Hoisin Chicken
Ingredients 2 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 cup (8 ounces) small Yukon Gold or red potatoes, halved or quartered 2 large carrots, sliced into rounds 2 cups broccoli florets 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks 1 cup cauliflower florets 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and black pepper to taste For the sauce […]
How Does The Keto Paleo Diet Stack Up?
The benefits of adopting a paleo lifestyle go way beyond weight loss and maintaining a healthy physique. This ‘low carb’ diet, that generally avoids dairy, grains, processed foods, preservatives and added chemicals, has numerous other health benefits including aiding in balancing blood sugar levels, reducing inflammation within the body, clearing the skin, regulating sleeping patterns […]
Muscle Memory – How Does It Work?
Muscle memory is a term that often pops up in the fitness and health industry, and yet its relevance is often disputed amongst different fitness professionals. Even though this term often refers to the way in which our brain remembers repetitive movement, such as learning to play a song on a guitar or to touch […]
Are you the holistic trainer Ascend Body is looking for?
Are you looking for a fitness and wellness community where you are encouraged to thrive? Are you ready to learn, grow and work with the most amazing holistic fitness team in SF? Are you looking for consistency and stability without clients becoming just a sales number? We’ve got you!! Ascend Body is a San Francisco […]
PALEO AVOCADO TUNA SALAD
Recipe credit: Lisa @ Cook Eat Paleo Super easy, super healthy and totally delicious! Ingredients: 1 avocado 1 lemon, juiced, to taste 1 tablespoon chopped onion, to taste 5 ounces cooked or canned wild tuna sea salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Cut the avocado in half and scoop the middle of both avocado […]