Athlon Fitness & Performance

Fantastic experience: Years ago, I suffered a significant injury to the discs in my lower back and have had the opportunity to work with several different physical therapist and trainers, but Octavio has found particular exercises to pinpoint my back problems and these have helped to strengthen and support the muscles around discs, reduce tightness and help me to reach relief and well-being in my life again. I am infinitely grateful to him for what Octavio has done to help me.

Fantastic experience: I’ve had the pleasure of working with Melissa, and am grateful! She’s incredibly attentive and careful about form during every workout. Melissa is also great at adapting and adjusting my program whenever necessary (given history of chronic issues) and her thoughtfulness and knowledge inspire confidence. The gym itself is always clean, and there’s plenty of parking available, which is a huge plus. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Athlon was the first gym I joined when I moved to the area over 10 years ago and haven’t found a reason to find another place. The trainers are amazing (Taylor in particular), the workouts are tailored to your goals, and it’s easy to build a community with the folks you meet there. Athlon has helped me lose weight at times, build muscle during other times, recover from injuries, and get back in shape after long battles with illness. Best gym in town! Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: My trainer Melissa Moreno is incredibly knowledgeable, motivating, and tailors each session to my personal goals. I’ve seen amazing progress in both my physical and mental strength.

Fantastic experience: Great gym with a friendly, community atmosphere and a systematic program for personal training. I've seen great results with the program that has been developed for me. Definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience: I joined Athlon 4 months ago and have been training with Carmel since the beginning. Under her guidance I have improved my range of motion and strength. Carmel offers suggestions to correct my form, modifies my workout when needed, and truly cares about my wellbeing. She is an encouraging trainer and has made working out something I look forward to.

Fantastic experience: Ive been training at athlon for about 3 months with Carmel. She has made it very easy to reach my goals. I have always had a hard time with sticking to a diet, but Carmel has made it easy to stick to it this time. Anytime I am craving something I know i cant eat, carmel is very helpful in finding a solution. For example, doing a burger with a lettuce wrap instead of the bun or natural honey instead of sugar. She is very encouraging in general, and genuinely wants you to achieve your goals. Lastly, she has a unique ability where she just knows when to be hard on someone or when to give a little bit of leeway. Overall, I have had a great experience with Athlon!

Fantastic experience: I had a fitness goal: prepare myself as best I could to allow a healthy recovery following knee replacement surgery. Ryan and his team of trainers at Athlon developed a workout plan, tailored to my goals. Following two months of workouts, the surgery was performed. As I continue to heal, I’m seeing excellent results especially with range of motion. My surgeon was also impressed by the healing results he was seeing. The team at Athlon played an important role in my overall fitness so I could address long standing medical concerns. I am grateful to have Athlon on my team.

Fantastic experience: My teenager hit a major growth spurt (2 inches in 2 months for example) & needed guidance with strength, agility, mobility, etc. as he couldn’t keep up with his rapidly changing body & was starting to struggle in his sports & with his confidence. Over the past few months we’ve seen significant improvement in all areas. My son loves his trainer Taylor & actually looks forward to his workout sessions!

Fantastic experience: Working out at Athlon has been a game changer for me. I've been virtually pain-free since I began training with Oak, and the numbers on the bar are the highest they've been since high school. If you're looking for a coach who will tailor a program to your individual needs, I cannot recommend Oak enough!

Fantastic experience: The gym is great! It’s clean, has what you need, is not crowded, and the staff are amazing; cordial, helpful and knowledgeable. Per the phrase of ‘you get what you pay for,’ this fits that perfectly.

Fantastic experience: I’m not a gym person. I find them to be overwhelming and intimidating as someone who has never attempted muscle building. I came here on a whim because I was tired of feeling like garbage, and I figured that if I was going to feel that way I might as well look better. I've found Athlon to be a bit different from what I expect of a traditional gym - there’s less body builders and more people just trying to improve themselves, and the folks here will do everything in their power to help you accomplish those goals. Yes, getting personal training three times a week is expensive as hell, but it’s absolutely worth it if you are serious about getting yourself into shape and have no clue where to start. It's like a prescription, except I haven't yet been able to trick my health insurance into paying for it. Taylor and Courtney are excellent trainers; knowledgeable and regimented when necessary, but personable and trustworthy at the same time.

Fantastic experience: This is a great environment for individuals as well as families. The staff, including Courtney, Taylor, and Oak are genuinely invested in the wellbeing of their clients. I highly recommend this gym to anyone who wants to be stronger, mentally and physically.

Fantastic experience: Oak and staff are amazing at what they do. The program is well written focusing on a wide range of skills to improve strength, mobility, and cardiovascular health. The diversity of workouts keeps it interesting and introduces new movements almost every week. Apart from the classes, the trainers are also interested in our diet, recovery, and personal habits to get the most out of our reps, providing a three dimensional insight into our health. The classes are an education as much as a workout. The team at Athlon is full of wisdom, insight, and keep us looking forward to walking in the gym every day.

Fantastic experience: Taylor is positive and encouraging every time I work out: workouts are fun and go by quickly. Since starting my workouts with Taylor, I have much more energy and feel so much better. I've been active most of my life, but I lost motivation during the lockdown: Taylor has reignited my motivation, and I always feel rejuvenated and energized after each workout!

Fantastic experience: I have had a great experience at Athlon Fitness. Originally, Athlon was recommended to me by a friend to aid in my recovery from ACL reconstruction but the experience has turned into much more. I have been working with Bobby for about 6 months with noticeable results. Athlon is a supportive environment and I would recommend the gym to anyone who is looking to improve their fitness and overall health.

Fantastic experience: I have met inviting and friendly staff who are respectful and professional. Courtney is great! I am learning a lot and I look forward to my sessions and I feel much better with each workout. Truly individualized to my needs and challenging yet not discouraging. I highly recommend Athlon to all ages even older adults as myself. If you want to be inspired, feel energized stand taller and stronger this is THE place to be. Thank you all.

Fantastic experience: Has helped me at my labor intensive job to make it more easy. This place has built my confidence so much I can’t thank them enough. Courtney is an amazing trainer. The energy there is just perfect.

Fantastic experience: I absolutely love Athlon and all of the trainers there. Everyone is super encouraging and it is such a great environment. I have a busy schedule and they have been very flexible to help get me in when whenever I can. I’ve noticed results in how I feel and look and used to dread working out but now I look forward to going to Athlon and working with Oak!!

Fantastic experience: Athlon is wonderful! It's easily accessible, plenty or parking, staff is exceptional. Oaks personal training is personable and successful.

Fantastic experience: I am energized by the work I'm doing at Athlon, and I have direction now thanks to you. I am learning, and my body and mental outlook are changing, including my attitude and approach to so-called middle age. These unfamiliar rewards are thrilling. I am grateful for your expertise, individualized attention, kindness, and good humor.

Fantastic experience: Super flexible with your work and life schedules and a very personable community. Great trainers who know how to get you to the goal you’ve set and at your own pace.

Fantastic experience: We have received great experience from our trainer “Oak”! His attention to us and making sure we use proper technique has been awesome

Fantastic experience: Athlon Fitness and Performance is, by-far, the best gym in San Luis Obispo! If you are looking for a gym that feels more like a family and helps you feel like your best self, I would highly highly recommend coming here. I came to Athlon for help with recovery after an injury and stayed with them for a little under 3 years (off-and-on thanks to COVID). I am so thankful that I did! I feel like I have become so much stronger - physically and mentally. Taylor was absolutely amazing and has helped me so so much. Giant thank you to everyone at Athlon!

Fantastic experience: Ryan Joiner and the team at Athlon Fitness greatly improved my quality of life and helped me get back to doing the activities I love! I came to Athlon 2 years ago with chronic lower back pain from multiple spinal injuries, poor posture, leg length discrepancies and generally poor sleep. With a lot of hard work and constant support from Ryan I’m now in a much better place. My posture is much better, my walking gate is improved, I’m stronger than I have been in over 15 years and I’ve learned a lot from Ryan when it comes to body mechanics. While my back pain is not gone, it is more manageable and daily pain has been greatly reduced. I continue to work with Ryan to this day and will enthusiastically recommend Athlon to anyone who is having trouble with chronic pain. Athlon is the way to becoming your better self!

Fantastic experience: This location is great for receiving adequate support and knowledge to achieve your athletic and fitness goals. In my experience, Bobby provided me great support in providing me a personalized plan in order to achieve my goals. I received step by step support along the way and this location will be very helpful to someone with little experience to someone with a lot of experience. Overall, strongly recommend and well worth the cost!

Fantastic experience: I absolutely love coming to Athlon and I can't recommend it enough! I've been coming to Athlon for 8 months now and the only reason I'm leaving is because I'm moving out of the area and I'm hopeful to find a new place just like Athlon. Not only is the gym clean and well-maintained, but there's always plenty of equipment like racks, benches, and barbells to use as well as new and fun equipment like the sled and agility reaction lights, all of which you won't find at your corporate, crowded gym. Taylor has been an absolutely phenomenal personal trainer and I will thoroughly miss my sessions with her. My goals were to gain more confidence in weight training and learn proper lifting techniques as well as strengthen my hips and back since I sit all day for work. She has empowered me to feel better about myself and grow my weight lifting abilities at the gym. I have felt significantly better both physically and mentally because of her, the Athlon team, and the community. I no longer have pain in my hips when I do long hikes or back pain after work and it has been life changing. The personal training sessions are 100% worth the money and give you a new training program every 6 weeks, goal check-ins, and progress tracking. I will thoroughly miss my time at Athlon and I genuinely wish I could take Taylor and Athlon with me!

Fantastic experience: I am a sixty-nine-year-old man. For Christmas, my son gave me a voucher for four lessons with a personal trainer at Athlon. For health reasons, I am motivated to get into very good shape. My trainer Cortney is excellent; he has an impressive broad knowledge of physiology and psychology. He has motivated me to exercise regularly and—more importantly—intelligently. My balance, stamina, and strength have all improved in the last three months. I’ve lost inches on my waist too! Coming to Athlon has been an important investment in the years of quality living that I have before me. Come visit Athlon in SLO and see for yourself!

Fantastic experience: I've been coming to Athlon since 2018. Although there's been multiple trainers that I have worked with over the years, the experience has remained the same; The trainers are professional, friendly, and go above and beyond to be helpful both during actual training sessions and just normal free gym time. The facility has been recently remodeled, and the equipment is thoughtfully laid out, and high quality.

Fantastic experience: I have had the pleasure of working with Taylor now for about 5 months and it has been a joy. She is very attentive to my fitness goals, proper movement and is always work with me to get the best out each and every workout. I look forward to my workout both with her and on my own. Because of her knowledge it has made a big difference in my understanding of my own strengths and limitations. I would highly recommend Taylor for your fitness goals.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been attending Athlon for the past 2 years and couldn’t be happier with my experience. The group training sessions are awesome and provide a great variety of exercises, strength, flexibility, cardio, etc. At 43 years old I’ve never been stronger. Ryan and his team are wonderful people and have created a great environment

Fantastic experience: Oak is the absolute best! His energy and encouragement makes the 5:40 am class worth it. And Courtney is awesome as well. and His expertise in kettlebells and amazing patience makes this one of the best gyms I’ve ever worked with. You won’t regret it!

Fantastic experience: Damn. I feel so good, I love the classes

Fantastic experience: Octovio better known as Oak has been my personal trainer for a couple of years. I feel he focuses on what I need strength mobility flexibility. My programs are custom-made and we’re flexible enough during each section to alternate or switch them up to work on a specific problem that’s bothering me that day I can say I’m very impressed with his knowledge of the body of movement and how to work with specific exercises to improve the areas that need help February 2023 My program continues to be refined for preparation of a hiking tour I am going on to the Sky Islands in SE Arizona. I am continually impressed with the care and innovation Oat uses in designing specific exercises, ones that build on each other, in working towards my goals for this trip.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been training with Darian since December and am loving the program he has me on and the progress I’m making. Feeling stronger every session!

Fantastic experience: Amazing staff! Ryan Joiner and his staff have created a program specific to the athletic focus of our son. Our sons physical gains have been tremendous and Ryan’s care goes beyond just the hours lifting at gym. Athlon treats us like family!

Fantastic experience: Came to Athlon to gain core strength & better balance to combat the ever-present aging process. After a couple of months, Cortney has given me better strength, balance and confidence!

Fantastic experience: All the instructors or extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I truly enjoy my workout sessions with my trainer Taylor. She’s amazing!! 10 out of 10

Fantastic experience: Joining Athlon has been one of the best decisions I've made. I went in with zero experience, and Taylor has taught me so much in the four months I've been there. Her positive attitude and encouragement honestly make every session so fun. All the trainers are great! And you can tell they really care about the work they're doing.

Fantastic experience: Taylor has been a joy to train with at Athlon. She continues to push me through sessions and holds me accountable for working out on my own. Taylor also has great knowledge about eating healthy and what foods work best for my body type. Overall, she is a wonderful asset to the Athlon team!

Fantastic experience: Love Athlon, love Oak! This is my second time joining Athlon, perfect fit for me! The newly renovated gym is great. Better than the gym is the staff, always greeting you by name and a smile. I have been working out with Oak, can't say enough good things. He is able to work around my limitations but still give a great work out! Keeps the workouts fresh and challenging.

Fantastic experience: Oak, is fantastic. Very professional. Has a lot of knowledge. Pushes me at my speed. But at a pace that moves me to achieve my goals. Thank you Oak.

Fantastic experience: I feel like part of a family. Ryan and the other trainers are helpful, thoughtful and willing to work through any changes that need to be made to my schedule. Even though I am mobility challenged, Octavio sets up my stations and urges me to take on new challenges, do my best and work hard. I feel confident that I can reach my best self with his help. Nancy Ottum, member about 4 1/2 yrs.

Fantastic experience: The support from Athlon after recovering from a complicated hip replacement has been invaluable. Since I have been active in the past, I couldn't understand why my old techniques were not working. Cortney has helped me rebuild my strength, confidence so I have been able to resume my former level of activity. I can't recommend Athlon enough!

Fantastic experience: Great trainers! Inviting atmosphere. Excellent equipment.

Fantastic experience: Athlon really helped me to not only grow physically but helped me to enhance my technique and form. I also really liked the culture of the gym and how Ryan and his staff are very professional and skilled. Definitely recommend joining the group workouts. They can be tough but are also very fun.

Fantastic experience: The trainers really know what they are doing. Oak and Taylor answer all of my questions, give me modifications when I need them, and have shown themselves trustworthy when it comes to leading me through workouts. I know I am in good hands with both of them. The group workouts are challenging in the sense that I am almost always learning something new and then put it into practice. As long as I am willing to put the effort in, I get a great workout every time I come in for a morning group class. I also like that Athlon has a wide array of equipment to use if I come in to do a workout on my own.

Fantastic experience: I just returned from a wonderful vacation in Hawaii where we did some very strenuous hikes. I was thankful with every step up those trails for my strength I ‘ve gotten from My workouts at Athlon. My legs were great and saw Me though some Tough climbs. Athlon’s program is the best I’ve ever experienced and I love going there for the workout and the community feel. Thank You Athlon☺️

Fantastic experience: The core advantage of the Athlon gym is the knowledgeable, dedicated staff. The gym is comprised of former athletes whose lives are dedicated to health, and fitness. Taylor, my trainer, is a former competitive athlete who approaches fitness with boundless enthusiasm and encouragement. She is adept at assessing the needs of clients, including many older adults with little gym experience. My fitness has improved markedly through a personalized workout regimen devised by Taylor. I give Athlon my highest recommendation.

Fantastic experience: Everyone is gracious and friendly. I always feel welcomed. My personal trainer Cortney more than exceeded my expectations. He is knowledgeable, empathetic and always open to feedback. Cort accommodates me whenever I have overly sore muscles, by hands-on stretching. His understanding of physiotherapy is an added bonus as a trainer. Cort Rocks!

Fantastic experience: I have had a very positive experience at Athlon. I am getting good results and I truly look forward to my workouts. My trainer, Taylor, is very knowledgeable in all phases of her work. She is excellent at judging what is safe and effective for someone’s fitness and age level. In addition to her knowledge of physiology she is an expert on motivation. I have never before enjoyed exercising and now I find it fulfilling all thanks to Athlon and Taylor.

Fantastic experience: I love this place!! I started last month and have already seen significant progress. My personal trainer is Oak and I highly recommend him. He is patient and works through the whole process with you. I am a 71 year old male and my biggest fear was getting hurt. Oak knows just how to give you the best exercise but never so much that you have problems. I plan to continue here for a long time!!

Fantastic experience: They are great!!

Fantastic experience: Athlon is the BEST gym on the Central Coast! This is not your typical work out or gym. I've never had trainers spend so much time helping me stretch, focus on increasing weight when lifting, and also working my mindset. The entire Athlon team is incredibly supportive and helpful! Their classes are challenging and they do a great job at accommodating individuals at all levels and all ages. I'll never look at a work out the same thanks to Athlon - strength training is where it's at!!

Fantastic experience: At a cursory glance on the internet, Athlon may appear like any ordinary gym. You’ll see photos of individuals performing traditional lifts and exercises, from presses to planks. You’ll find a breakdown of membership options, from a basic gym membership to personal training classes. And you’ll come across your run-of-the-mill testimonials, from inspiring weight-loss achievements to athletic milestones. And while this simplicity may be exactly what you’re looking for, it fails to capture Cortney Reagan's perfectly-struck balance between erudite trainer, attentive mentor, and all-around personable dude. Whether you’re a twenty-something kid attempting to resurrect, nay, better your athletic form from long-forsaken high school days or a seasoned adult trying to maintain a prescribed healthy exercise regiment, Cortney will apply his patented positivity, physical therapy expertise, and commitment to bettering others to empower you to achieve your personal goals. While Cortney has led the vast majority of my trainings, it’s clear that all of Athlon’s trainers are dedicated to the success of their trainees. I truly cannot speak more highly of my experience at Athlon. But don't just take it from me – come see for yourself!

Fantastic experience: I went to Athlon to just regain strength and balance. What I received was that and so much more . Cortney has taken the time and interest to understand what my perceived limits were. With years of not taking care of myself I believed I could not do ever do "that".. Cortney has found the best way to reach me and over the past 5 mos. I have strengthen not only my body but proved to myself that I am worth the work.. He knows I will roll my eyes at the new movement he wants me to try... But does it with so much kindness and support... I just do it.. I NOW look forward to each day we work together....... I am filled with GRATITUDE.. Thank you!!!

Fantastic experience: Oak at Athlon is a great coach. I am a “young” elder that needed help to strengthen my core. I have gained muscle strength and lost body fat with the fabulous fitness program with Oak! I highly recommend this trainer and the Athlon Gym.

Fantastic experience: Hey everyone, here's an update on my training for circus at Athlon with Taylor. You may remember that my love of aerials and lack of studio led me to San Luis' Athlon and the trainer, Taylor. This week I finally made it back onto silks on a rig out back. My experience starting silks after time off has been frustrating and discouraging, but this time, after training for months with Taylor, I had fun. She gave me workouts that beefed up my ability to do pike ups, which helps with inversion, the hallmark of silk routines! Bringing my silks into Athlon helped my grip strength! Fnishers, or the last exercises in a workout, helped my stamina. Training at Athlon is working to keep my aerial strength active!!!!!

Fantastic experience: I signed up for personal training at Athlon Fitness and could not be happier with my results! Thanks to my trainer, Taylor, I have noticed a significant difference in my strength, muscle tone and agility. I had pain from a recent fractured ankle along with sporadic lower back pain when I started training. My personalized program includes exercises to strengthen my ankle and back which are both remarkably better in just a few months! The owner, Ryan, has created a unique, scientific approach to working out that works for everyone. I highly recommend personal training at Athlon!

Fantastic experience: My wife and I are in our early 40's and have been going to Athlon for just over a year, working with several personal trainers over that span. We decided on Athlon because we wanted to support an honest local business during the pandemic while we got rid of our "desk bodies." Courtney has been our trainer for most of that time and we both think he's been excellent at really dialing in the improvements we've wanted to see while always making sure we're nailing it. That said every trainer we've witnessed at Athlon had been outstanding. If you're looking for a gym that supports people of ALL ages and ALL fitness levels with a staff of professionals that are going to work with you, not at you, this is the place. After a year I can say I'm in the best shape of my life, doing things I never thought I'd be able to do at 42. My energy is through the roof, I sleep better, I think more clearly and I feel healthier now than I did as a teenager. If you think you might not be gym material, give this place a try. There is zero judgment at Athlon and I've seen people of all ages and all fitness levels training here. Again, they are always going to work to YOUR ability and YOUR personal goals here. Nothing but love!

Fantastic experience: Working with Ryan Joiner and Athlon has improved my quality of life and my strength. I feel so much more physically confident. Great people and great facilities.

Fantastic experience: I was having back and neck pain and PT wasn’t working. I’d been a member at Athlon in the past and knew they could help me. I set up an appointment with Ryan the owner and he placed me with Oak, (Octavio Guerrero) as my trainer. What a huge difference working with Oak has been. He’s very knowledgeable in Kinesiology and using the right techniques, exercises and stretches to achieve better physical health. My mental health improved too as the pain subsided and I got back the energy I felt I lost. Can’t say enough good things about Athlon and my experiences working with Oak following a 3 day a week program. He knows what he’s doing and works individually in the group with each of us making sure we’re doing what we need to do to achieve better health! Thanks Athlon and Oak!

Fantastic experience: Initial intake with Ryan was solid. I appreciated the thoroughness of the onboarding process and Ryan's ability/willingness to answer questions. Working with Taylor has been very good. She's put together workouts to target my goals, has been great about answering my questions about various exercises/drills, and definitely encourages me to push harder than I would on my own.

Fantastic experience: Had my first two Complementary training sessions with personal trainer Octavio this last week very pleased with my work outs. I have had training in the past at other gyms but not impressed not the right routines for over fifty out of shape guy don’t feel like dragging a tractor tire the first work out! Octavio spent special attention to my goals to be more Limber and gain strength.On my second week now and already feeling improvements like to thank the athlon team in making me feel at home looking forward to improvements in the weeks to come .

Fantastic experience: Athlon has done a great job adjusting to these COVID times. Virtual classes have been added. There is a video workout library. The outdoor space has been set up for exercise. The trainers are very engaged and Ryan and the staff are keeping things positive. I like the knowledge the trainers bring to the workouts and the adjustments recommended based on individual needs.

Fantastic experience: Great people who care about you as well as your fitness goals. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: Athlon has thoughtfully adapted their facility and programming to maximize training performance while keeping staff and members healthy during the pandemic. Nice work Ryan and the Athlon Team!

Fantastic experience: Best workouts in SLO county with the best staff

Fantastic experience: Athlon: where a rigorous workout is fun and you leave with a smile on your face. The group workouts are different every day, and they are developed based on scientific research, so you know you are getting state of the art training and fat sloughing. Who doesn’t want fat sloughing? You can tell the staff is dedicated by their enthusiasm and by the way most of them pay close attention to your form while you move through the exercises. And if you have injuries and can’t do one of the exercises they’ll offer a workaround/substitute. Ryan , the owner, is also great with Helping you deal with pain and injuries. He helped me address my neck pain and headaches in ways that no other practitioner had . I had been to many, for decades. Thanks athlon!

Fantastic experience: I have been a member at Athlon for a couple of years. The trainers are knowledgeable and always willing to provide direction and give other exercises if needed. I enjoy the morning classes. Jasmine and Ariana help keep us on track, motivated and even though it’s a group workout we also work at our own pace. Athlon has helped me to become stronger and more focused on my athleticism.

Fantastic experience: I joined Athlon 6 weeks ago and I have been nothing but impressed; from the trainers, to the workouts, to the exemplary customer service (which I especially appreciate from having worked it). I have honestly never been a fan of group workouts but the way Athlon structures theirs - it works. The trainers excel at analyzing the group as a whole and keeping the workouts intense for people of all fitness levels and offer a variety of modifications to most, if not all, proposed movements. I also love they start each training session with stretches and rolling muscle groups - which I think has been paramount to avoiding injury. Its too early for me to post "results" yet but I FEEL the difference and that is enough to tell me positive changes are happening. I highly recommend giving them a try!

Fantastic experience: Love this gym. They dont care about your abilities but totally support you in all of your goals. They show you support throughout your training and are always there to assist. I would highly recommend coach Angela! She's the best!!

Fantastic experience: I've been going here for about 6 months now and have seen significant inprovments in my energy and fitness levels as well as overall physique. The group training classes are great because you get to feed off the energy of others and be driven by the trainers. Love it!

Fantastic experience: really excited about my joining ATHLON fitness group...for several reasons, one of the most important to me, turning 80 this year, was to regain not only some strength but put some body mass back on after it had slid off when i was not looking past couple years. was assigned a really neat gal who asked me what hurts and why and started working me out at a real slow pace so i would not get sore or achey working on all parts of the body, just a little here and there each visit, loosening up, stretching and repetitious work. had less cramps at night, started to see the gradual tightening of many areas of muscles and was standing up much straighter than before which helped my back. whenever we ran across an area that i was a little bit anxious about we simply moved on from that area no pressure, i set the pace there were a couple of simple exercises in areas i was concerned about we stopped and talked about them and either passed on them and left them for the future when my body was up to it or we simply said, nope that is not going to work for me as i have an injury there and do not feel like pushing it lot of simple and understated gain, good clear communication and i think how great that i found these people instead of fumbling around at a gym with a younger more athletic bunch. a real find for any age body i am thinking ! Liam Bennett

Fantastic experience: Best place for serious training. They cam fix you when your broken.

Fantastic experience: If my initial experience continues to be the routine here, I'll have joined a great gym! My indoctrination session with Jasmine was responsive to my needs, moved along at a good pace and was actually fun. How often can one say that about a workout?

Fantastic experience: Really enjoy Athlon as a whole.Positive atmosphere.Great trainers who are professional,courteous,experienced and knowledgeable.Great routines that are fun, challenging change daily and give great results.The routines become personalized very quickly with the help of the trainers.Education on nutrition that is a fun and informative process.Personally I have made great progress safely with the guidance of my trainer in the group class. Ive been empowered mentally and physically at Athlon. Greg Lampert,7/03/19.

Fantastic experience: I did semi private training with Cory for a several months before moving out of town. Training sessions were in very small groups and catered to your needs. I highly recommend Athlon, you'll be in good hands with any of the trainers.

Fantastic experience: First month at Athlon and am loving it so far! The trainers are so warm and welcoming but still push me to work hard. Would definitely recommend as one of the best gyms in SLO

Fantastic experience: I have been coming to Athlon for six months. The trainers are very personable and knowledgeable. I train with Angela. She not only pushes me to be the best that I can be, she truly cares about you achieving your goal. I originally came here to train for my first half marathon. However, after my six months of classes ended I didn't think twice about staying. I've lost over 50 lbs and counting and I actually look forward to my evening classes. If you are looking for a clean gym, friendly staff and amazing results. Athlon is the place to be.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been coming to Athlon for about 2 months and couldn’t have more good things to say about this place. From the facility, to the staff, to the knowledge.. it has exceeded my expectations on all levels. In the past, I’ve joined my fair share of fitness places (yoga studios, kickboxing, home workouts, larger gyms, cheaper gyms, cycle, etc) and this is where I feel the most comfortable which is huge for me and my success! I personally joined Athlon as part of my recovery from a rather large surgery and Ryan made me feel so comfortable to begin a workout plan that was suited to my needs, limitations, and goals. In this short amount of time, not only has my recovery been a breeze.. but I’ve made progress in areas that I didn’t know possible and am so excited to continue my journey here!

Fantastic experience: I just finished up a 4 month stint of training at Athlon and I can truly say I’m in the best shape of my life heading into Spring Training. Everyone at Athlon is friendly and knowledgeable, and they will push you to be your best every single day. I mainly worked with Cory, who I connected with immediately and developed a great relationship with through our training. I would highly recommend Athlon to anyone to help them achieve their fitness goals, no matter what their goals are. I can’t wait to be back next year!!

Fantastic experience: I absolutely LOVE training at Athlon and would give it more stars if I could! I've gotten incredible results working with the Athlon staff on my fitness and nutrition goals (down 25 lbs and 8% body fat). They've also made the process engaging, which has made it easier to maintain my progress and continue to improve. A few things that make Athlon a stand-out in my experience: 1. There's an awesome community vibe. Trainers get to know you, which is so helpful for accountability and building a program/routine that works for your specific needs and lifestyle. 2. The staff is well-educated, well-read, and super nerdy about exercise and nutrition science. Trainers take care to explain why and how certain things work, which makes the whole experience more interesting. 3. Training at Athlon is well-rounded. I've improved my strength and cardio performance, but it's also been really useful and practical to spend time on mobility, balance, and coordination. 4. They'll help you tailor your program to your needs. When I got into rock-climbing, they showed me how to improve my grip strength and strength-to-weight ratio. Since recently injuring my foot, they've helped me modify exercises, work on mobility, and gradually get back up to speed. I can't say enough good things about the quality-of-life improvements I've experienced as a result of working with the Athlon team. Mealtimes and food prep are way less stressful. I feel athletic enough to try out any fun new physical activity that sounds interesting (climbing, paddle boarding, etc.). Also, training has become a part of my routine that I actually look forward to—I'd always been annoyed by people who claimed to enjoy exercise, but I'm totally one of those people now. If you're on the fence, give Athlon a try! Signing up was easily one of the best decisions I've made, and it's been worth every penny.

Fantastic experience: Athlon is an absolutely fantastic gym. They have a friendly, knowledgeable staff who are always willing to help. Athlon's clientele is equally nice and supportive. I have been going there for years and I've never felt judged or disrespected by anyone. Their facility is always kept clean, and organized. This is an environment which is enjoyable to come work out in as weights are put in their proper places, and the equipment is clean. They have a nice cardio section, with well maintained machines and their Olympic lifting platforms are also well stocked with weights to satisfy any level. This is all in addition to equipment you'd find at any gym. From foam rollers, to kettle bells, to squat racks, Athlon has it all. I've trained at Athlon first in the semi-private training group, then a basic membership, and finally as a current member of their group training program. Their service and commitment to their members is excellent at every tier. Every trainer and staff person I have interacted with is courteous, and makes sure your concerns are heard. I've hurt myself outside of the gym, and my trainer was happy to give me modified exercises so that I could continue working on my fitness while going through rehab. I could go on and on about the benefits Athlon has had in my life, but I encourage you to go and check it out for yourself.

Fantastic experience: The team at Athlon are awesome. They push me everyday with posative and constructive motivation. I love working out at Athlon and feel results after every workout. I can’t wait to get in the best shape of my life.

Fantastic experience: Love the gym!

Fantastic experience: Rarely write reviews, but I lost 20 lbs in 3 months. Ryan and his team have and are coaching me though a life changing experience. I am stronger and lighter than I've been in 20 years. There is nothing like having someone who lives and breaths fitness holding you accountable. Don't get me wrong, all the hard work is being done by me. They make sure the exercises are done right and safely. Also, their approach is nothing like any "gym" I've been to, this is a combination of neurological retaining and fitness. I highly suggest trying out Athlon Fitness if you are serious about making a change or need help recovering from an injury..or just want to feel better all the time.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, friendly staff and all the equipment and amenities you could want. Reasonable pricing too!

Fantastic experience: Great Gym and friendly staff.

Fantastic experience: Been working out here for almost a full year. Very nice gym, clean, great staff and very curtious gym attendies. Great for joining one of the workout groups or do what I do and just come to use their weights and facility. Highly recommend it to anyone who is serious about getting in shape. Just go once, tour the facility and I promise you that you will be sold right then and there. Nothing like it in SLO.

Fantastic experience: I went to Athlon in preparation for hip replacement surgery. I wanted to increase strength in my legs and hips in hopes of an easier recovery. It worked! Andy was awesome and helped modify exercises to challenge me but not overdo the limitations I had due to some major arthritis in my hips. Would recommend Athlon to anyone of any ability -- they are great at meeting you where you are!

Fantastic experience: Well it's been about 6 months since I started at Athlon and I can honestly say that I have loved working out here and am very happy with seeing the results in my fitness level. Jasmine makes the workouts fun and challenging but also adapts and customizes the exercises to what my needs are. I was hesitant at first to join a gym because I had hurt myself in the past but Jasmine makes sure that I use proper form and technique and now I don't have hip pain and can go on long hikes with my husband. I definitely recommend Athlon to anyone at any age who is serious about feeling and looking your best!

Fantastic experience: I've been at Athlon for two months now and I've got to say that the trainers are awesome. Everyone on staff is fun to be around, approachable, and most importantly, educated. I've been feeling stronger and better than I have in awhile, and on top of that I can feel old injuries finally starting to heal up. I highly recommend you try Athlon out for yourself!

Fantastic experience: So I've been going to Athlon for 2 months now and love it. The trainers are fun people but goal focused. I love that each work out is challenging and touches on both strength and cardio. Looking forward to a long future with this gym. Give it a shot, all levels of fitness are welcomed and embraced.

Fantastic experience: I've been a member at Athlon for over year now and it's hands down the best gym I've ever held a membership at! It has all the equipment I was looking for without all the extra "fluff" you get a bigger fitness clubs. While I haven't taken any of their group training/personal training sessions, from what I've seen the trainers at Athlon are extremely knowledgeable & passionate about helping folks reach their fitness goals. I'd totally recommend this place if you're looking for a great gym in SLO.

Fantastic experience: The Athlon workouts are great. Jasmine kicks ass. I've been going for a few months and feel much healthier (started to sweat less when walking around or dancing, feel stronger, and am generally in a better mood). The classes are paced well, challenging but not overly so if you're a beginner. Do it!

Fantastic experience: This gym has transformed my attitude towards working out! I love their personal trainer group classes because they motivate me to do my best and can do the workout according to my own ability and pace. No more trying to be in sync with the music or the others in the class. Love it!!

Fantastic experience: Fun and diverse workouts with energetic and knowledgeable trainers. Can't recommend them enough.

Fantastic experience: Well maintained gym with great staff.

Fantastic experience: Outstanding trainers, with a genuine interest in you hitting your fitness/workout goals. You feel like you are part of a family here, and not just another 'member'.