Athlon

Athlon is a Basque cooperative based in Arrasate, Gipuzkoa, specializing in physical activity, sport and health. Its work focuses on making active living a practical, lasting habit and supporting healthier lifestyles for individuals and communities. Athlon serves schools, businesses and organisations, athletes and individuals, and physiotherapy or medical centres.

Its services include physical activity guidance, training, injury prevention and rehabilitation, and assessment and certification. The cooperative also designs and manages programmes for school sport, advises on sports organisation and strategy, and provides workplace health training in areas such as functional exercise, mobility and injury prevention. Its projects include research into children’s activity and sedentary behaviour, as well as local services that encourage residents to move more.

Athlon develops tailored plans and training with clients and collaborators, drawing on research and innovative methods. It has worked with research centres, technology companies and specialist organisations on health-related projects, and shares examples of its work through client case studies. The cooperative also promotes professional learning in flexible online, in-person and blended formats.