Ascent is amazing! I have been attending classes for about a month and I am feeling so much stronger and excited about moving my body already. The instructors provide such good instruction and there are always multiple variations for each movement so you have options that work best for you. It is also a safe and non-judgmental space which is so much better than any other gym I have been to! For the first time in a long time I look forward to my workouts rather than dread them.

I loved working out at Ascent while I was briefly living in Tacoma. I felt instant community as the gym really feels like a come as you are space. All the trainers are so welcoming. It’s rare to find a gym that centers queerness and fat acceptance. I worked with Tasheon who is really knowledgeable, fun, and laid back.

This gym is wonderfully inclusive and willing to meet you wherever you are at on your fitness journey. Every staff member I interacted with was warm, helpful and friendly.

What I like most about Ascent is its commitment to inclusivity. Ascent does a fantastic job of meeting people where they are at and inviting them to explore different types of movement. Each class offers valuable training no matter where you are in your fitness journey. I highly recommend Ascent Fitness to anyone looking for an inclusive, inspiring and welcoming community!

This gym is THE best! For sure!

Best gym Ive ever experienced. Very inclusive, welcoming, and accessible. I have learned so much from them and look forward to being a full time member.

Ascent is a great community! Workouts are fun and always a little different - you can add weights or use modifications to make them fit you where you’re at. It’s a warm and friendly atmosphere - I can’t imagine a better environment to get stronger.

I am recently a new member with Ascent Fitness as of a month ago or so and Im loving everything about it! The community is great. I cant wait for the big move to their own space.

Ive been training with Marissa for give or take the last 5 years. Ive learned a lot from her as a coach and its been hugely important as I navigated being an athlete in school to an adult without a formal team and workout schedule.What stands out about Ascent Fitness and the owner Marissa is the confidence Ive fostered during my time at the gym. I am currently enrolled in Ascents Approach Course, meant to teach functional movements and weight lifting. Learning how to lift properly and feel my body physically stronger is incredibly empowering, especially as a woman. I love having the same group of people in each class, which really helps accountability and gives a sense of community. Marissa balances 1:1 teaching with management of the group great during class and I always feel comfortable asking questions. The class is fun, varied and has SO MUCH ROOM to work with.The facility is HUGE, there is turf to work on sprinting form, run ladders and other agility programs which I appreciate as an Ultimate Frisbee player! Its incredibly clean and has ample parking.Last, but not least, Ive enjoyed being a part of the Ascent community because I love being in the outdoors! Having a regular fitness routine keeps my mind and body healthy. I can jump on a climbing trip on a moments notice because I feel confident mentally and physically.

Love the community here. Im getting back to basics with natural movement and seeing progress in my body. I feel better and dont dread working out anymore! This is a comfortable non judgmental environment and the groups are small.

Ascent Fitness has helped me go above and beyond my fitness goals. I feel confident walking in knowing that Marissa has planned a tough but practical workout and will modify if any part of my body is hurt. Love this gym!! Highly recommend!!

I love going to Ascent Fitness! Ive been a member for a couple of months now and I particularly love how varied, fun, and challenging the workouts are in a very manageable amount of time. When Ive belonged to other gyms in the past, Ive typically done my own thing and gotten bored/ in a rut pretty quickly and not really experienced much progress. Ascent Fitness workouts are so much more targeted, and Im feeling way stronger and more full-body fit in just a few short weeks. Ive also seen improvements in my stability and range of motion (I could hardly balance well enough to do a full squat, with or without weight when I started--Ive improved so much!) and am super pleased to feel like Im improving my athleticism instead of declining. Marissa as a coach is incredibly approachable, answers any and all questions, and has really good advice for how to improve something youre doing or tailor it more to your current skill level. The atmosphere in the Ascent Community is incredibly positive -- with the staff and all the members really pulling for each other and invested in people personally and in their fitness goals. I would recommend Ascent Fitness to anyone, whether youre a seasoned athlete looking to improve in a few key areas or a person without much workout experience trying to start some healthy habits.

I have been working with Marissa for about 5 months now. Before Marissa I used to have a 45 workout that wasnt balanced, and was very boring. Now that Im working with her, I have 2-3 workouts a week that compliment each other, and every month she changes the workouts so I never get bored.One of the best things about working with Marissa is that she works with your schedule and preferences. I started with Marissa while I was working full time and taking two classes. During that time, she provided short and sweet workouts that fit around my busy schedule. Later, I finished the classes and wanted some climbing gym workouts. She proceeded to provide workouts and progressions so I could achieve my new goals.In addition to these things, Marissa is also quick to respond to the workouts you are doing. There have been times where I wasnt sure about how to do a workout, or when the weight I was using was wrong. Often times, the day after I would post a workout (on Fitbot), she would comment and help me to ensure I was getting the most out of my exercises.And, lastly, Marissa has and continues to work very hard to help other people improve their health and fitness. I have had an awesome time working with Marissa, and I strongly recommend checking her new gym out!*Once the gym opens, Ill add details of that experience as well.

I have been coached by Marissa for the better part of the last seven years, both as my ultimate frisbee coach in college and now as a member of her gym, Ascent Fitness. I love the way that Marissa coaches as she has a wonderful combination of being encouraging, challenging, and meets people where they are at. Marissa puts her clients first and I am really thankful for the opportunity to be a part of her gym community. Just in the past month since I joined the gym I can already feel that I am getting stronger and my overall wellness has increased substantially.

I love Ascent! Ive been a member for almost a year now and I feel like Im working out more efficiently than I ever have before. The workouts are fun, the community is welcoming, and Ive improved a lot in strength and confidence. LOVE THIS GYM!

Come see Connor or Connor. Either wull get you back on your feet in good spirits. Look for the queatuon of the day.

Motivating, knowledgeable coaches. They make the workouts fun!!