Jon Kaker

I’m Jon Kaker, the owner of KakeFit Studios in Los Angeles near Inglewood. I hold a B.S. in Kinesiology: Applied Fitness from California State University, Northridge, and am a VertiMax Certified Master Trainer with more than 16 years of coaching experience.

I became a NASM-certified personal trainer in 2011 and coached at Gold’s Gym in Venice from 2012 to 2014. My experience also includes strength and conditioning at Pierce College and serving as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Crossroads High School.

I work with beginners, active adults and athletes to build strength, improve movement and develop sports performance through personalized coaching. Sessions take place in a private home gym near Manchester and Van Ness, with clear exercise instruction and training adapted to your goals and experience.

My athletic background includes collegiate and semi-pro basketball, along with high school football and swimming.

I was a three-year varsity basketball starter at Palm Desert High School from 2006 to 2009. At College of the Desert in 2009–2010, I recorded a triple-double against Bakersfield with 28 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists. I later played at Santa Monica College, where our 2011–2012 team finished ranked No. 15 in the state.

After my college playing career, I competed in Pro-Am leagues including VBL, JBL, AND1 SPL and the Drew League. These experiences helped shape my practical approach to strength, conditioning and athletic development.

We begin by discussing your goals, training background and current routine. Your session includes an appropriate warm-up, coached exercises and feedback on technique. Depending on your needs, training may focus on strength and conditioning, movement quality, speed and agility, or VertiMax drills. We finish by reviewing your next steps.

30-minute sessions provide focused work on selected goals. 60-minute sessions allow more time for warm-up, technique, strength work and conditioning. Every workout is tailored to the individual’s experience and goals.