Train for Strength, Athleticism, and Longevity.

Athlete for Life is structured training for active adults who want their workouts to support real life, not destroy it.

No fluff. No randomness.

Just intelligent programming that builds strength, durability, and long-term performance.

START YOUR FREE WEEK
1.png
“training with Ellipse has propelled me beyond expectations. (1).png
“training with Ellipse has propelled me beyond expectations. (2).png

If you’ve ever thought:

“I still want to train hard —
but my body isn’t cooperating like it used to.”

Athlete For Life was built for you.

This program is for adults who:

  • Still chase progress

  • Still train with intent

  • Still care about strength, mobility, performance, and capability

But understand that smarter training beats reckless intensity.

“Athlete For Life is performance training for active adults who refuse to break down.”

It’s designed to rebuild:

  • Strength (without grinding your joints)

  • Athleticism (that actually transfers to real life)

  • Movement quality (so your body works with you)

  • Long-term durability (so progress doesn’t come at a cost)

So you can train hard without living in pain, fear, or constant recovery mode.

Whether you’re coming back from injuries, feeling stiff, beat up, or inconsistent, or simply realizing your old style of training no longer works…

This system meets you where you are —
and progresses with you instead of against you.

START YOUR FREE WEEK

MEET YOUR COACH

Jim Diehl, CSCS, BHK

Built by a coach who’s seen what actually breaks people — and what keeps them training.

I’m Jim Diehl, founder of Ellipse Athletics.

I’ve spent over 20 years coaching athletes across every level — from thousands of high-performance and professional athletes to active adults who still want to train hard, stay capable, and keep progressing.

I’ve also been an athlete for most of my life… And still am.

What that experience teaches you quickly is this:

Most people don’t stop training because they lose motivation.

They stop because their body stops cooperating.

Random workouts. Reckless intensity. Chasing progress without structure.

It works for a while — until it doesn’t.

Athlete for Life was built to solve that problem.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING IN THE PROGRAM

Collection of four feedback comments in text boxes, discussing training support and improvements.
Collection of feedback comments on training support. Comments include questions about improvement suggestions and positive feedback about support and nutrition, with some marked as required fields.
START YOUR FREE WEEK

HERE’S HOW ATHLETE FOR LIFE WORKS

A proven, structured system that builds strength, athleticism, and long-term durability — without guesswork or wasted effort.

No random workouts.
No guessing how hard to push.
No “hope this doesn’t flare up” sessions.

REPAIR → REBUILD → REINFORCE → PERFORM


Train with a clear plan that adapts to your body, schedule, and equipment.

Mobility, strength and performance.

GET INTO THE BEST SHAPE OF YOUR LIFE - WITHOUT THE SETBACKS.

Start your free week of Athlete for Life.

Get full access to the complete Athlete for Life system — structured strength, athletic training, and long-term durability — built for active adults who want to keep progressing without pain or setbacks.

After your free week, continue for $47/month.
No contracts. Cancel anytime.

START YOUR FREE WEEK
Online reviews for a personal trainer named Jim, with five-star ratings from two reviewers praising his coaching and expertise.
Online review for trainer Jim, praising his knowledge, honesty, and effective training methods in fitness and strength.
Screenshots of two online reviews with five-star ratings. The first review is from Shea Emry, praising working with Jim at Ellipse Athletics and mentioning golf and fitness progress. The second review is from Colin Carrier, sharing how Jim helped improve his health and mobility.

FAQ

  • This program is for active adults who want to stay strong, athletic, and capable long term. You don’t need to be an athlete to begin — the training is progressive and meets you where you’re starting, then builds from there.

  • After a short assessment, you’ll be guided to the best starting point for your goals and experience. From there, you can follow the plan, explore specialty programs, or customize your training — with clear guidance at every step.

  • No. Each workout includes recommended equipment, but every program offers options for home setups, limited equipment, or full commercial gyms. Exercises can be adjusted to match your equipment, ability level, goals, and any physical limitations.

  • Your membership centers around the Athlete for Life training system, built in progressive training blocks that evolve week to week as you get stronger and more capable.

    You’ll also have access to specialty programs for activities like running, skiing, snowboarding, and more as they’re added. Every workout includes clear breakdowns and tutorials, along with group support for questions and technique feedback. In-app tracking helps you stay consistent by logging workouts, body metrics, and nutrition.

  • Athlete for Life is $47 per month for full access to all programs, updates, and features. There are no long-term commitments — cancel anytime.

  • Yes, limited 1-on-1 coaching is available by application only. This allows us to maintain a high standard of personalized support. Send a message to to info@trainellipse.com

ELLIPSE ATHLETICS, INC

info@trainellipse.com

CONTACT US