If you haven't noticed, we've been busy lately perfecting the products you need to fuel your hard work. With new electrolyte powder, creatine, and protein flavors added to our collection, you might wonder how our team of experts and athletes incorporate it all into their daily routines. 

Follow a typical day with Ascent to optimize your fitness game. 

Morning Buzz + Coffee 

Start your morning with an Iced Coffee + Protein, setting yourself up for whatever the day brings while helping you meet your daily protein goals. If increasing your protein intake is a priority, beginning the day with high-protein coffee (proffee) helps you hit your goals quicker. One scoop provides 20g of clean whey protein and 100mg of caffeine, derived from a combination of authentic Colombian coffee and Coffeeberry® Energy, which is made from premium, hand-picked Arabica coffee cherries sourced from family-owned farms that use sustainable practices. While caffeine is known to jump start your mornings, studies show it also boosts focus and alertness - ideal for those who get their workout in early.(1,2) What's better than getting your morning buzz while boosting your protein intake?

Hydration + Energy Pick-Me-Up 

Whether it's a midday or post-work gym session, we all need a little push. Ascent's electrolyte powder, Clean Hydration + Energy, enhances hydration and elevates energy levels with a science-backed blend of sodium, potassium, Coffeeberry® Energy, and the ideal amount of sugar to help improve electrolyte absorption.(3,4,5)

Add a scoop of Clean Hydration + Energy into a glass of water before you hit the gym, or mix it into your water bottle and sip it throughout your workout to replenish lost minerals from sweating. But honestly, you can enjoy any time. We never go a day without a scoop of electrolyte powder for sustained energy and hydration. 

Double Down Post-Workout Refuel

Make the most of your hard work - recover and refuel with our go-to stacked protein and creatine shake. Ascent's 100% Whey Protein Powder has naturally occurring BCAA's to help build muscle and promote recovery after a hard workout.(6) You can go classic with chocolate and vanilla 100% Whey Protein Powder Blend, or go the plant-based route with our Vegan Protein Powders. 

Next, power up with creatine. Adding Ascent's Clean Creatine to your shake can help improve strength, endurance, and lean muscle mass when used daily alongside your workouts.(7,8,9) It's flavorless, so mixing it into your protein shake won't alter the taste, and it's trusted by athletes for it's 100% Creapure® formula - widely considered the purest creatine monohydrate available. Just like your training, consistency with creatine is essential for the best results. 

A Sweet (+ Restorative) End to the Day  

With hard work comes recovery - why not make it sweet? When you're in the thick of intense training or after a tough workout, we like to amp up our recovery with Micellar Casein. This slow-digesting protein is ideal before bed, providing a sustained release of amino acids to aid in muscle recovery while you sleep.(9) Athletes swear by our super simple chocolate peanut butter protein pudding recipe to cap off their day. 

Everyone's "day in the life" with Ascent looks a little different, but we hope ours inspires your to fuel your body with the best to recover faster, train harder, and perform stronger every day. 

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