Life Athlete
Track your exercise longevity
About
This app measures how your fitness translates into real longevity, calculating an "Athlete Level" based on cardio, strength, and health knowledge. It provides a path to living longer and healthier by offering feedback and goals to improve your healthspan and lifespan potential.
What's New in Life Athlete
1.1.3
October 29, 2026
Fixed the Garmin redirection issue and updated the app to allow users to connect to a different Health app for each assessment.
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FAQ
What is the Athlete Level in Life Athlete?
The Athlete Level is a unique rating in Life Athlete that reflects your current healthspan and lifespan potential. It's calculated based on your cardio fitness, strength, and longevity knowledge, providing a science-based measure of your long-term health.
How does Life Athlete track cardio longevity?
Life Athlete tracks cardio longevity by translating your VO₂ max, pace, and endurance from outdoor runs into expected life and healthspan gains. This helps you understand how your running directly impacts your potential for a longer, healthier life.
What kind of strength training does Life Athlete measure?
Life Athlete measures your functional strength to help you understand how it contributes to your long-term mobility, resilience, and independence. The focus is on practical strength that supports daily life and future well-being.
How can I improve my Athlete Level in Life Athlete?
You can improve your Athlete Level by engaging in cardio workouts, building functional strength, and taking short, evidence-based quizzes on longevity knowledge. The app provides feedback, goals, and insights to guide your progress.
What are the requirements to get started with Life Athlete?
To start using Life Athlete, you need to have completed outdoor runs of at least 3km, which can be tracked via Apple Health or Strava. A willingness to train for your future health is also essential.
Does Life Athlete support tracking for activities other than running?
Currently, Life Athlete primarily supports outdoor runs. However, the developers are actively working on adding support for cycling, swimming, and a wheelchair equivalent in future updates.
What is the age rating for Life Athlete?
Life Athlete has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the focus on long-term health planning and the scientific concepts presented within the app.
When was the latest version of Life Athlete released?
The latest version of Life Athlete, version 1.1.3, was last updated on October 29, 2026. The app was initially released on August 13, 2025.
