Research
3 posts on research.
·6 min read10,000 steps a day: myth, marketing tool, or genuinely useful target?
The 10,000 steps target started as a 1965 marketing campaign for a Japanese pedometer. Decades of research later, here's what the evidence actually says about daily step counts.
·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.
·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.