
Owner & Founder
Ryan Joiner MS, CSCS
Ryan is openly endorsed as the “go to fitness expert” in San Luis Obispo County. He has been sought after to present his innovative fitness, wellness, and rehabilitation topics to many large organizations in San Luis Obispo County, like PG&E, Morris & Garritano, The Family Care Network, French Hospital, Cal Trans, The Department of Social Services, Exchange Club, Rotary Club and Kiwanis…
QUALIFICATIONS
Master of Science in Kinesiology
• Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo – 2003Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology
• California State University, Fresno – 1996Associate of Arts and Associate of Science
• Cuesta College – 1993Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• National Strength & Conditioning AssociationNeuro- Re-education Specialist
Neuro- Integration Specialist
Neuro- Therapeutic Specialist
Neuro-Performance Specialist
• Z-Health Performance SolutionsLevel 1 Sports Performance Coach
• USA Weightlifting

General Manager & Coach – Paso Robles
Andy Sverchek MS, CSCS
Andy is a San Luis Obispo native and was a dual sport athlete in Football and Track and Field at SLO High School. His career in both sports continued at Cal Poly, where he also earned a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Biology. Andy finished his collegiate career as a 4-year starter at defensive end for the football team. He also finished as a school record holder in both the shot put and the discus…
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Master of Science in Kinesiology
• Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo – 2013Bachelor of Science in Biology
• Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo – 2000Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• National Strength & Conditioning AssociationNeuro Re-education Specialist
• Z-Health Performance Solutions

Coach – Paso Robles
Kyle Cherry BS, CSCS
Kyle is originally from Sacramento, CA. He completed his undergraduate degree in Biology with a concentration in Anatomy and Physiology. Kyle has been into sports and fitness for as long as he can remember, playing just about every sport growing up. His interest in the gym became more serious when he started powerlifting in high school to improve his football. He quickly fell in love with powerlifting, competing and joining the 1200…
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Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
• Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo – 2012Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• National Strength and Conditioning Association

Coach – San Luis Obispo
Jessica Myracle, NASM-CPT
Jessica (aka Jess) is Central Coast born and raised. Growing up here so close to the beach, and in the beauty we have “right here in our backyard,” she developed a deep appreciation of the outdoors. Along with her two boys, you’ll often find her doing some outdoor physical activity. She also loves training and competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu…
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Certified Personal Trainer
• National Academy of Sports MedicineCertified Women’s Fitness Specialist
• National Academy of Sports MedicineCertified Corrective Exercise Specialist
• National Academy of Sports Medicine200 Hr Yoga Instructor Certification
• YogaMaze

Coach – San Luis Obispo
Kat Liebo, CPT
Like most of us Personal Trainers, Kat has always had a love of fitness, from cheerleading to dance to running marathons. For her entire life, exercise has felt more like a passion than a chore. She’s fascinated by the body and what it’s capable of when the mind is focused on a goal.
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Fitness Specialist
• San Diego Mesa CollegeCertified Personal Trainer
• American Council on ExerciseSchwinn Indoor Cycling Instructor
• Core Health & Fitness

Coach – San Luis Obispo
Octavio “Oak” Guerrero BS, NASM-CPT
Octavio, aka “Oak,” grew up in Santa Maria very active in sports and fitness. As a boy, he played soccer (his first love), ran track & field, and ran cross-country. In high school, he added football and wrestling to his sports repertoire, but still excelled in track & field. He qualified for CIF championships running the 400-meter race and ultimately finished 2nd in the league.
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Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Exercise Science)
• California State University, Sacramento – 2018Associate of Science
• Allen Hancock College – 2016Certified Personal Trainer
• National Academy of Sports Medicine

Office Manager
Kathy Horlings
Kathy has been helping Athlon run efficiently since 2010. She brings many years of business experience as well as a love of fitness and nutrition to Athlon, (and the ability to get sh@# done!…) Shortly after moving to Paso Robles to start a new business with her husband, Kathy became a Private Training client at Athlon. When the position for an Administrative Assistant became available Kathy immediately…
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Since 2003 the Athlon team has helped over 10,000 central coast residents find the best version of themselves, in our fun and supportive community environment. We’re endorsed by local medical experts and trusted by many high-profile athletes from Major League Baseball, the NCAA, NFL, UFC, and PGA tour.
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