Athlon Fitness & Performance

ATHLON’S DEDICATION TO PROMOTING HEALTH

By Camille DeVaul

As we journey into a new year and through continuous aftershocks of a pandemic, health and fitness are on a lot of our minds. And more than ever, Athlon

Fitness & Performance in Paso Robles is dedicated to their ever standing mission statement:

It’s not just a passion, it’s our CALLING to help people look, feel, and perform at their best and create the life they want.

Athlon is the premiere fitness and performance coaching company of San Luis Obispo County, helping busy professionals as well as youth athletes look, feel, and perform at their best.

Athlon Fitness & Performance owner and founder Ryan Joiner opened their first location in San Luis Obispo in 2003. Then in late 2019, he, with the help of general manager Andy Sverchek, opened a second location in the Woodland Shopping Center in Paso Robles. Since its start, the

Athlon team has helped over 15,000 SLO County residents find the best version of themselves, physically and mentally, in a fun and supportive community environment. They are endorsed by local medical experts as well as trusted by many high-profile athletes from Major League Baseball, the NCAA, UFC, and PGA tour.

Ryan and Andy both have Master’s of Science degrees in Kinesiology from Cal Poly, as well as multiple industry-leading fitness, strength, conditioning, and functional neurology certifications to help many different clients from all February 2022 | Paso Robles Press Magazine

Athlon Fitness & Performance owner and founder Ryan Joiner along with General Manager Andy Sverchek have a calling and a passion to help people feel their best. Contributed photo

walks of life.

Ryan describes why he started Athon, "For me, it was the logical progression. I was a competitive athlete and had already been using athlete conditioning methods to help “non-athletes” improve their fitness, health, and performance. So I wanted to create a facility where we could combine the methods of athlete conditioning, sports medicine, and traditional personal training to really help people improve their lives. Working with athletes and “non-athletes” are really just two sides of the same coin. Our methods are good for athletes, business professionals, older adults, and anyone else who wants to look, feel and perform better."

Athlon training is tailored to each individual client. Whether you are a beginner in every aspect, an athlete in the making, or someone just looking for a new, unique approach to fitness, the team at Athlon will curate a program to your specific needs. Unlike many other inexperienced fitness programs that implement a “one-size-fits-all” approach, Athlon’s professional coaches, with 70 years of combined experience, deliver highly customized and scientifically proven fitness and performance programs.

Their offerings include private/semi-private and small group personal training, sports performance, and basic gym memberships. Anyone interested in personal training will follow Athlon's five-step system: • STEP 1: Define Your Fitness Goals • STEP 2: Assess Your Current Fitness &

Performance Level • STEP 3: Design the Perfect Personal Training Program • STEP 4: Coaching, Expert Guidance,

Accountability • STEP 5: Reassess Every 4 Weeks

Ryan explains that ultimately, Athlon’s mission is to help promote and improve the fitness, health and vitality of our community. "We believe that public health entails a lot more than what is currently being promoted. Our community would be a lot better off being more fit. Athlon’s methods have the ability to deliver on that; young, old, athlete, non-athlete, whatever!”

No matter what your goal, or starting point, Athlon helps you look, feel, and perform at your best, so you can create the life you want!

For more information on Athlon Elite, visit: athlonelite.com

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From Farm To Table

By Christianna Marks

Do you like tasty, fresh food? Are you utilizing the North County’s farmers’ markets? Here’s some reasons why you should be!

Before the convenience of the supermarket, before refrigeration, and before it was easy to make a trip into town, people farmed on their own land and ate the food they grew there.

Lucky for us, there’s a large group of local farmers keeping that tradition alive! And they’re bringing fresh, delicious produce to a farmers’ market near you.

You can find everything at the farmers’ market; locally sourced veggies, fruits, meats, honey, and more specialty items to boot. We should all take advantage of it.

“The produce you buy [at farmer’s market] is fresher and will last longer than anything you can buy in the grocery store because a lot of times it’s picked that very day or the night before if it’s an early market. So it will last longer in your fridge, and you’ll have more nutrients,” said the manager of the North County Farmers Market Association, Robyn Gable.

But not only is heading off to your local farmers’ market a great way to keep a healthy diet, but you’re also able to connect with the people who are putting food on your table.

“The relationship between the farmer and the shopper—it’s great as well. You’re getting to know the farmer that grows your products. They can tell you everything that goes into it, and they have so much knowledge. It really does become a personal relationship with your farmer,” shared Amy Einolander, owner of JUICEBOSS in Atascadero.

The farmers who participate in the markets also make bonds with each other.

“The farmers’ markets are great. It’s a great community. It’s a great group of small entrepreneurs and farmers from around the county. It’s a really great family,” said Peter Bigsby, cofounder and master grower at Zeste Farms out of Paso Robles.

Frank Wall, who’s the owner of Farmer Frank’s Mushrooms in Atascadero, stated that “The best thing [about being a part of farmers’ market] is meeting other people, and getting to learn how other things are grown.”

Robyn shared that the farmers’ markets are also a great place to shop if you’re a fan of supporting local entrepreneurs. “You can hit up to 40 local businesses at some of our markets. So you can truly support the local small businesses that are trying to make it happen. You can really make a difference in somebody’s livelihood.”

Shopping at one of our four local farmers’ markets also means that you’re buying your food seasonally. So, on top of knowing who’s growing your food, you know just how fresh it is. There isn’t cold storage involved or produce brought in from other countries; you’re eating food your new friends are selling directly to you.

“The produce is picked fresh. It goes straight from farm to market. You can’t get any better than that. It’s really amazing,” added Amy.

Robyn suggests “window shopping” before filling your bags with local goods for first-time shoppers. “Brouse once, and then go back. If there’s two people baking bread, [figure out] which one appeals to you the most.”

She also suggests having smaller bills with you when you head out shopping, but not to worry, if you don’t, there’s always an ATM at the markets.

“We welcome all people that come and want to support everything. You know, all the vendors. It’s really a big deal in our area. We probably have 100 separate businesses in our four markets. So it’s a big deal to come and shop and enjoy,” concluded Robyn.

So go out, get shopping, and don’t forget to make some new friends along the way!

North County

Farmers Markets & Hours:

Paso Robles Tuesday, 9:30 - 12 pm Templeton Saturday 9 - 12:30 pm

Atascadero Wednesday 3 - 6 pm Baywood Monday 2 - 4:30 pm

Local Farmers

Atascadero

Rocky Canyon Farms Farmer Frank’s Mushrooms Foss Farm

Templeton

Magnolia Produce and Flowers Homestead Olive Ranch Templeton Valley Farms Outlaw Valley Ranch Templeton Hills Beef Jack Creek Farms Homestead Olive Ranch

Paso Robles (and surrounding)

Matthew’s Honey Hernandez Larsen Family Farm Mt. Olive Organic Farm Fair Hills Apple Farm Beewench Farms The Groves on 41 Loo Loo Farms J&R Meats Twisselman Ranch Beef Zeste Farms Lahargou Farming Hernandez Larsen Family Farm Mt. Olive Organic Farm Magnolia Produce

South County

Bear Creek Ranch Los Osos Organic Farm De La Cruz Farm Mauro Perez California Bee Company Farmermaid Flowers Cirone Farms Dragon Spring Farm Kandarian Organic Farms Slo Grown Produce Blueberries Ole’!

Restaurants Sourcing Local Ingredients

Paso Robles

Ben’s Custom Meat Cutting Negranti Creamery Jeffry’s Wine Country BBQ TASTE! Alchemist Garden Thomas Hill Organics McPhee’s Canteen

Templeton

Pier 46 Seafood Market Charter Oak Style Meats Jacks Bar and Grill Kitchenette Pig Iron

Atascadero

A-Town Humble Pies Garcia’s Tamales South County & other: Baba Small Batch Eclair Bakery Vintage Cheese Company Breaking Bread Bakery Greenlove Good Tides Organic Bistro Julia’s Juices Old Port Fish Stepladder Creamery Farmers Market Inspired Soup