Find your strong Again.

Lose fat, rebuild your metabolism, and finally feel confident in your body, without the extremes, shame, or chaos.

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You’ve tried the all or nothing mindset to Lose fat and get strong

The detoxes, the 75-day challenges, the “eat less, move more” rules that never stick.

They made you feel disciplined for a while…

You even saw results and thought, maybe this time it’ll last.

But what those diets really teach is:

Extremes: Crazy rules that keep you stuck in the no-fun food zone, serving a life sentence just to maintain progress.
Pressure: To hit a specific weight, size, or timeline—or feel like you’ve failed.
‘Have to’ mindset: “I have to eat this.” “I have to do that.” “I have to earn my food.”

But they didn’t teach you the key to keeping results long term…sustainability.

It’s not that you’re lazy, it’s that those plans were never built for real life, especially busy mom life.

But that’s where The Everyday Athlete comes in.

You don’t have to be an athlete to train like one.
Because athletes don’t just chase results…they fall in love with the process.

They show up, even when it’s not glamorous.
They learn, adjust, and keep going because they’ve found something they enjoy.

That’s what I help you do.
We’ll uncover the kind of movement you actually look forward to, build the habits that make it stick, and in the process—you’ll lose fat + get the results you’ve been after all along.

Because when you enjoy what you’re doing, consistency stops being a battle and starts being who you are.

Work with me!

Real results from real people—across ages, goals, and life stages.

Postpartum Strength Coaching That Actually Works
After my third baby, I felt stuck and frustrated. Working with Ellyse at River Ford Fitness completely changed my mindset around postpartum fitness. Instead of just chasing weight loss, we focused on real strength. She’s a postpartum strength coach who actually gets it—both physically and emotionally. I ended up stronger than I’ve ever been, even before kids. She made it fun, pushed me in the best way, and yes—I still lost weight. Total game changer!
Kristin Ashley-Local Client
Ashley Ridge Farms of North Georgia
Consistent, Confident, and Finally Seeing Results
I loved working with Ellyse at River Ford Fitness. I used to struggle with staying consistent in my strength training, but Ellyse helped me finally put the pieces together. Instead of throwing together random workouts, she created a progressive strength program tailored to my goals and time. The dynamic warm-ups even supported my running. The workouts were simple, fun, and effective—and I felt so much more confident seeing the results!
Melissa Neely
Ultra Marathoner
Hip pain Relieved with One Exercise Suggestion
Ellyse is an extremely knowledgeable and passionate personal trainer. Working with her immediately lets you know that this is done out of the love of improvement for her clients and community. Whether you’re looking to improve your physique or mobility Ellyse is the person to rely on.
Jerry DuFresne
In-Person Client
Best trainer in North Georgia!
Ellyse is SO knowledgeable about her craft and personal training! I guarantee anyone looking to reach their fitness goals will achieve success working with her. The best trainer in Cornelia, Georgia!!
Poojannn
ShahAthletics
She Cares About Real Results and Recovery
Amazing! Ellyse isn’t just another coach with your basic training cert (nasm / issa), she knows how to train each individual and understands how to train around injuries.

From all the hours she’s put into the Show Up Fitness CPT, building relationships with medical professionals, it’s clear she cares about real results and recovery. If you’re anywhere near Cornelia, GA (or online), she’s the best postpartum coach to have in your corner. 10-stars, highly recommend.
Chris Hitchko
Founder of ShowUp Fitness

The BUILD Method

The framework behind every transformation I coach.

This isn’t guesswork – it’s a proven process that helps busy women, lose fat, rebuild strength and metabolism without burnout or obsession.

It’s called The BUILD Method, and it’s built around five pillars:

Body Awareness | Uncomplicated Habits | Intentional Training | Lifestyle Fuel | Disciplined Grace

Each one layers practical habits, mindset shifts, and recovery principles to help you create real, lasting fat loss without the shame.

Learn How it works →

When you learn to train, fuel, and recover the way your body was designed, everything starts to click — energy, confidence, consistency, fat loss, results.

That’s what The BUILD Method helps you do.

Now let’s talk about how you can start living it.

Fat Loss Is a Goal. Strength Is the Foundation.

Fat loss is often the goal but strength is the solution.
Resistance training builds the muscle, resilience, and durability that make fat loss sustainable and life easier to move through. It supports metabolism, joint health, and long-term independence without requiring extreme methods or endless cardio.
While many of our clients are moms, we coach adults of all ages and our male friends. Our approach adapts to the individual, the season of life they’re in, and the demands they face outside the gym.

Coaching is designed for real people…across ages, backgrounds, and experience levels. Everyone is welcome here!

Even if fat loss is your main goal, strength training is what makes it sustainable. Lifting weights preserves muscle, supports metabolism, strengthens joints, and improves bone density. It allows you to lose fat without feeling run-down, fragile, or stuck in a cycle of dieting and cardio.
Strength training isn’t about extremes—it’s about building a body that can adapt, recover, and keep up with real life.

Because fat loss without strength often leads to muscle loss, low energy, and stalled progress. Resistance training helps your body hold onto lean tissue while losing fat, which improves how you look, feel, and function. It also reduces the need for excessive cardio and extreme calorie restriction.
In short: lifting makes fat loss more effective and far less punishing.

Nutrition should support your training, recovery, and life—not control it. We focus on adequate fueling, protein intake, and habits that support metabolism and consistency. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, no extreme restriction, and no obsession with perfection. The goal is nourishment that supports strength, fat loss, and long-term health.

No. Strength training is one of the most important things you can do as you age.
It helps protect muscle mass, bone density, balance, and independence. Our coaching meets you where you are and scales to your current ability, injury history, and goals. It’s never about where you “should” be, it’s about building safely from where you are now.

Moms are a big part of our community but they’re not the only people we work with. We coach adults of all ages and genders, including busy professionals, former athletes, and people returning to training after long breaks. The principles stay the same; the approach adapts to the person. Strength is for everyone who wants to move well and stay capable long-term.

Not at all. Whether you’re brand new, returning after years away, or already familiar with strength training, programming is scaled to your experience level and capacity.
Our focus is proper progression, recovery, and confidence—not throwing you into something you’re not ready for.

Yes—this is a core part of how we coach.
Programming is adjusted based on injury history, pain patterns, and current capacity. That may mean modifying exercises, changing loading strategies, adjusting volume, or prioritizing movement quality and recovery first. The goal is to build strength in a way that supports healing, resilience, and confidence—not to “push through” at the expense of your body.

Most people don’t need to train every day to make meaningful progress.
Consistent strength training a few times per week, paired with adequate recovery and nutrition—is enough to improve strength, body composition, and how you feel in your body. Programming is built to fit your schedule and your current capacity, not compete with the rest of your life.
The goal is progress you can maintain, not burnout.

3 ways to unleash the athlete in you

Let’s get rid of the noise, lose fat, get strong, and smash your goals your way.

The Everyday Athlete Blueprint

For the woman who’s ready to go all in on personalized strategy and accountability.

We’ll lose fat + rebuild your metabolism, strength, and mindset with tailored workouts, nutrition, and coaching support that fits your real life.

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The Strong Again Collective

For the woman who thrives in community.

Get access to structured training, group calls, and ongoing accountability — designed to help you lose fat, gain confidence, and stay consistent alongside women walking the same path.

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The Crossover Challenge

A 6-week reset to rebuild consistency, energy, and confidence—without extremes.

Simple workouts, doable nutrition goals, and a mindset shift that helps you cross over from stuck to strong.

Starting March 2, 2026! Perfect for your leanest + strongest summer yet!

Enroll Now!