Don't overthink it
Hybrid training, simplified
We're Mitch and Justine, hybrid athletes and founders of the ASCEND app. Our goal is simple. Help you get stronger, build endurance, and become more capable, whether that means feeling better day to day or preparing for something specific.
Programs built by athletes to help you move better and finally build habits that last
Training and nutrition, all figured out for you
From athletic workout plans to plant-based recipes and personalized coaching — we’ve got you covered.
ASCEND App
Run + lift programs — with warm-ups, cooldowns, mobility, injury prevention, and structured progressions. Plus access to PLNT Club Pro recipes.
PLNT Club
Weekly performance-based, plant-based recipes that actually taste amazing — updated every week with seasonal inspiration and macros included.
Cookbooks
A growing collection of macro-friendly cookbooks — designed for athletes who care about flavor just as much as performance.
1:1 Coaching
Custom workout + nutrition plans — with expert guidance, tailored for you. Whether you have goals for performance, aesthetics, or both, we provide personalized support and accountability.
Choose your starting point
Training, coaching, and nutrition, depending on what you need.
ASCEND App
Hybrid training that combines strength, endurance, and nutrition in one place. Follow structured programs or specific tracks for HYROX, marathons, and more.
Cookbooks
Plant-based recipes designed to support performance and training. Simple to make, easy to repeat, and built to fit your routine.
1:1 Coaching
Personalized training and nutrition plans built around your goals, with hands-on coaching, ongoing adjustments, and direct support with us.
This isn’t just another program. It’s a system.
Most people jump from plan to plan, guessing their way through workouts and wondering why nothing sticks.
We built a method that actually works for the long run. Whether you’re training for your first 5K or your next HYROX, here’s what makes our system different:
Balanced strength + endurance
Our programs are intentionally designed to balance strength, conditioning, and recovery, with smart progressions that deliver real results.
Structured phases, not random workouts
You’ll follow a proven framework designed around intensity, volume, and performance goals. Every phase builds on the last (without burning you out).
Mobility + prehab built in
Every program includes warm-ups, cooldowns, and injury-prevention work, so you can train harder, recover faster, and stay in the game longer.
Fueling support that actually works
From our recipes to goal-oriented cookbooks and one-on-one coaching, we help you eat like an athlete.
Built by athletes
We’re NASM-certified coaches and former semi-professional athletes who left our nursing careers to build the system we always wished existed. Whether you’re after a PR or just want to feel strong and consistent, our programs are made for busy people with big goals.
Here's what our community says
See more reviews inside the ASCEND App.
We’re Mitch & Justine
That’s what led us to hybrid training and what we’ve focused on ever since. We want to help people become stronger, build real endurance, and feel capable of taking on whatever they choose to train for.
Trusted by 240,000+
hybrid athletes
Explore our hybrid training plans and nutrition in the ASCEND App.
Download the ASCEND app →Our cookbook is now available! PLNT Athlete: Mains. 30 mains, 30+ grams of protein, 30 min or less.
Get the cookbook →Get personalized support & accountability when you need it most
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