Data
7 posts on data.
·7 min readPrivacy-first fitness apps: why your workout data matters more than you think
Most free fitness apps quietly sell your health data to brokers, advertisers, and sometimes insurers. Here is what is actually in those data streams, how it leaks, and three checks before installing anything.
·7 min readTracking RPE: when to stop counting reps and start counting effort
Unlock smarter training with RPE: learn what it means, why it beats percentage programs, and how to log it in Ascend for optimal gains. Ditch rep counting, embrace effort tracking.
·7 min readRecovery-aware training: what deload actually means
Unlock smarter training. Learn what a deload truly means, how recovery, readiness, and adaptation drive progress, and why Ascend Fitness uses your data to build a truly responsive plan.
·7 min readWhoop strain vs training load: what they actually measure (and miss)
Whoop strain tracks cardiovascular effort, but misses true training load. Discover how Ascend Fitness combines HRV, RPE, and muscular effort for a complete recovery picture.
·8 min readPR projection math: how Ascend forecasts your 1RM
Unlock your true strength. Ascend reveals the honest math behind its 1RM projections, blending science, velocity basics, and your data for precise, future-proof PR forecasts.
·7 min readLeague sandbagging detection: the fair-bracket problem
Fair competition matters. Discover how Ascend Fitness prevents 'sandbagging' in its gamified leagues, ensuring everyone climbs fairly and earns their rewards. Learn about our unique detection and prom
·6 min readAnatomy load math: how the heatmap actually works
Ever wondered how Ascend's anatomy heatmap calculates your muscle load? Dive deep into the science behind our per-muscle volume formula, a smarter way to track your training.