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Athlon Fitness & Performance: Helping the Central Coast Move, Feel, and Perform Better Since 2003

  • Writer: Daniel Ehinger
    Daniel Ehinger
  • May 17
  • 4 min read



For many people, fitness is not just about losing weight or working out harder. It is about having a body that can keep up with life — whether that means staying active with family, improving athletic performance, maintaining independence as you age, or simply feeling stronger and more confident every day.


That philosophy is at the core of Athlon Fitness & Performance, a Central Coast fitness and performance coaching company serving adults, athletes, and busy professionals since 2003.


With locations in Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo, Athlon helps clients build stronger, healthier, and more capable bodies through personalized coaching and science-based training systems designed for long-term success.



Athlon Fitness & Performance At a Glance


Founded: 2003

Owner: Ryan Joiner

Paso Robles General Manager & Coach: Marlee Aimone

Locations: Paso Robles & San Luis Obispo

Website:  Athlon Fitness & Performance

Paso Robles Phone: (805) 269-6272

San Luis Obispo Phone: (805) 546-6070



Meet Marlee Aimone



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Marlee Aimone is the General Manager and Coach at Athlon Fitness & Performance.

She grew up on the Central Coast and developed a passion for fitness through competitive gymnastics. That passion eventually led her to compete as a Division I student-athlete in Acrobatics & Tumbling at the University of Oregon, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology with a minor in Business Administration in 2023.


Marlee loves helping people feel stronger, more confident, and more capable in everyday life. She especially enjoys working with clients who may feel intimidated beginning their fitness journey and focuses on creating a welcoming, supportive environment.


“Her coaching style is built around sustainable progress, accountability, and helping people move and feel better for the long term.”


Outside the gym, she enjoys staying active, spending time with family and friends, and continuing to grow her knowledge in fitness, wellness, and performance training.


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Building a Body That Performs for Life


At Athlon Fitness & Performance, the goal is not simply exercise for the sake of exercise. Their coaching philosophy centers around building a body that performs well for life.


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They work with busy professionals and older adults who want their bodies to keep up with their ambition, as well as high school athletes building the foundation for their future. Different stages, same goal: to move well, perform at a high level, and stay athletic long-term.


For many adults, the experience feels familiar. You are still driven, disciplined, and motivated, but your body no longer responds the way it once did. Recovery takes longer, injuries become more common, energy decreases, and workouts stop producing the same results.


For younger athletes, the challenge often comes from overuse, burnout, early specialization, and gaps in movement development.


According to Athlon, the issue is usually not effort — it is the system itself.


Most training programs focus only on intensity while overlooking important factors like:


  • Joint health

  • Recovery

  • Lifestyle habits

  • Movement quality

  • Neurological systems such as vision and vestibular function



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This can create a cycle of pushing harder, breaking down, losing consistency, and starting over.


Athlon takes a different approach by developing every layer of athletic performance through a science-based training system designed to support long-term movement, strength, and physical resilience.


Whether someone is 16 or 65, the body still follows the same foundational rules. The difference is how those principles are applied.



Coaching & Training Services


Athlon Fitness & Performance offers multiple training options designed to meet clients at different stages of their fitness journey.


Services Include:


Semi-private personal training

Small group training

Strength & Performance Kickstart

Lifelong Athlete Experience

Basic gym memberships

Mobility and movement-focused coaching

Sports performance training

Supplement Dispensary


Their programs are designed to help clients improve:


Strength

Balance

Mobility

Stability

Athletic performance

Confidence

Long-term consistency

Life



Client Success Story: Margaret’s Experience



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To see Margaret's story click here .

One example of Athlon’s coaching approach can be seen through client Margaret’s experience.


Margaret came to Athlon Fitness & Performance looking to improve her strength, balance, and overall confidence in her body.


After seven months of consistent training, her experience became what she described as eye-opening. She shared that she discovered things she never thought she was capable of — both physically and mentally.


Her biggest improvements included increased strength, better muscle tone, and a greater sense of balance and stability, especially during everyday activities like walking and staying steady on her feet.


These changes helped her feel more capable, secure, and confident in daily life.

What continues to motivate her is seeing measurable progress and knowing that consistency creates long-term success.


For Margaret, training became about much more than fitness — it became about continuing to grow, improve, and invest in herself.


Watch Margaret’s Story on Instagram



Who Thrives at Athlon Fitness & Performance?


Athlon Fitness & Performance is a great fit for:


  • Adults wanting to get stronger and healthier

  • Busy professionals struggling with accountability and routine

  • People dealing with stiffness, aches, or low energy

  • Adults over 40 wanting to feel athletic and pain-free again

  • Athletes looking to improve performance safely

  • Individuals seeking long-term consistency instead of short-term fitness trends


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Serving the Central Coast


Athlon Fitness & Performance proudly serves clients throughout:


  • Paso Robles

  • San Luis Obispo

  • And surrounding Central Coast communities


Their team continues helping people throughout California’s Central Coast improve strength, mobility, athleticism, and confidence through personalized coaching and sustainable fitness systems.



Ready to Move Better and Feel Stronger?


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Whether you are just beginning your fitness journey or looking to improve long-term performance, Athlon Fitness & Performance helps clients build stronger, healthier, and more capable bodies designed for life.



Contact Athlon Fitness & Performance



Schedule a discovery call today and take the first step toward long-term fitness, performance, and confidence.

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