Designed by retired cardiologist Dr. Mark Nelson, PRIME Strength combines evidence based training with personalized coaching to help you build strength, improve balance, increase mobility, and support long term health. The result is more than stronger muscles. It’s greater confidence, better movement, increased independence, and the freedom to continue doing the things you love at every stage of life.
After a 35-year career as a cardiologist, Dr. Mark Nelson now helps adults build strength, improve mobility, and age confidently through safe, science-backed training. His unique combination of medical expertise and fitness coaching gives members confidence that they’re learning from someone who truly understands how the body works.
$50 per session
Experience one 50-minute PRIME Strength class led by retired cardiologist Dr. Mark Nelson. Train in a supportive small group setting and discover the difference expert guidance can make — no commitment required.
$245
Commit to your health and save with a class pack. Enjoy the flexibility of multiple PRIME Strength sessions while building strength, improving your health, and progressing with expert guidance every class.
$430/mo · 10 sessions · Max 8 clients
Ten sessions per month in a group of no more than 8. Led by Dr. Mark. Best per session value we offer.
Bone loss is a normal part of aging, but it doesn’t have to define your future. Research consistently shows that strength training is one of the many effective ways to maintain bone density and support life long health.
A stronger body supports a stronger heart. Resistance training helps improve blood pressure, insulin sensitivity and other key markers of long-term health. That’s why Dr. Nelson — a retired cardiologist with 35 years of experience — made it the foundation of PRIME.
Strength isn’t just about the gym — it’s about living life with confidence. From climbing stairs and carrying groceries to playing with your grandchildren, PRIME helps you build the strength to stay active and independent.
We begin with a conversation about your health history, goals, movement background, and any current concerns. With Mark’s medical expertise and coaching experience, you’ll receive guidance that goes far beyond a typical fitness assessment.
We’ll evaluate mobility, balance, strength, and movement patterns to understand where you are today and identify opportunities for improvement. This creates a clear starting point and helps us measure your progress over time.
Before you leave, you’ll have a customized roadmap designed around your goals, schedule, and current fitness level. You’ll know exactly where you will start and how we’ll help you move forward safely and effectively.
At Ascendance, we believe fitness should feel personal—not intimidating. You’ll receive one-on-one guidance, expert coaching, and a plan designed specifically for you.
Dr. Nelson combines evidence based training with decades of medical expertise to help you build strength safely and effectively at every stage of life.