Ascend Fitness is listed as a gym in the basement of the YMCA at 1 Orchard Road, Orchard, Singapore. It holds a 4.4 rating from 52 Google reviews.
A good gym inside a community or YMCA building is judged mainly on how well it is kept and how easy it is to use at busy times. Look at whether the machines are in working order and spaced so you can move between them, and whether the floor and changing areas are clean. Gyms like this are often busiest in the early evening and on weekends, so a weekday morning or a late session is usually quieter. Many regulars arrive with their own towel and water bottle, and check the booking and membership rules before they come. If you are new to weights, ask staff to show you the equipment before you start.
Orchard Road is the main shopping street of the city, with the MRT close by, so a gym here suits people who train before or after shopping or work in town. For anyone in the neighbourhood, Ascend Fitness at the YMCA on Orchard Road is worth a visit to see whether its hours and equipment suit your routine.