Highly recommended. Jesse was very attentive to my personal needs and when I wanted to use more weights he suggested to focus on the posture instead. I have a tendency of overdoing things, and pushing myself too far. He helped me to focus on my long term goals, which are far more important than lifting weights. Very grateful for these input. read more

A Truly Exceptional Posture Fitness Expert After breaking my tibia / fibula back in Oct '24, I lost a significant amount of muscle mass, strength and balance. My health insurance only covered once weekly PT sessions so it came to the point I had to take more control of my recovery. What a find Jesse was. I can confidently say that he is one of the most exceptional posture fitness professionals I've encountered. What sets him apart is his rare combination of analytical precision, deep expertise, and creative problem-solving. From the very first session, he approached my concerns not with a one-size-fits-all method, but with a detailed assessment that revealed patterns and imbalances I had never been made aware of before. Jesse has an intuitive understanding of body mechanics, and he's more than just a trainer, rather an educator. He explain the "why" behind every correction, which has helped me build awareness and apply what I've learned to daily life. I've noticed a dramatic improvement not only in my posture but also in my overall confidence, balance, strength and mobility. If you're looking for someone who is not only highly skilled but also deeply committed to your progress, Jesse is the professional you want in your corner. Only wish I found him sooner. read more

Jesse is no ordinary fitness trainer. He takes a personal, thoughtful and wholistic approach with each of his clients and listens carefully to assess their fitness regimen, diet, stressors, and goals for all aspects of life, not just fitness. I find him to be highly knowledgeable about many areas of health science. The foundation of Jesse's approach is to use his skills as a trained posturologist to attain optimal balance within your muscular system which ensures correct posture, thus minimizing injuries, and providing maximum benefit from your workouts. I would highly recommend this highly-skilled and personable, professional to anyone serious about lifelong good health. read more

I first met Jesse Gaynor in an introductory class I had been awarded through my workplace. We met for 8 weeks over FaceTime for hourly sessions approximately twice weekly. I am in my mid-60s, reasonably active and fit, but have begun to experience arthritis and joint pain in one of my hips. This has made it difficult to climb stairs or walk long distances, and contributes to a general sense of fatigue and aching during the day. While the pain is not yet too debilitating, I was hoping to find ways to alleviate the pain without resorting to surgery at least for the next couple of years. Although I was skeptical of training virtually, It was quickly apparent to me that Jesse was very astute in assessing my postural alignment. His eye is trained to note even subtle mis-alignments and he was able to target simple but effective movements to counteract those issues. He talked me through concentrating on the exercises at a pace that was never stressful. At the end of each session, I always felt invigorated with a sense of lightness, body symmetry, and well-being. Each session felt comprehensive in addressing the spine, lymph drainage points, tissue and muscle activation, stretches and organic movement. We used a vibration ball to target key areas as well as bands to assist in muscle strengthening. Jesse also provided me with support documents of the personalized exercises we developed that I can easily refer to as I continue the program on my own. I highly recommend Jesse Gaynor to help others gain postural awareness. Doing so can augment your training program to better address pain and support goals that lead to an improved sense of health and vitality. Along with being knowledgeable about kinesthetics and sensitive to holistic wellness, Jesse is kind, patient, and personable. It was a pleasure to get to know and train with him! read more

Wow! After one session with Jesse my body feels so much looser. And he did it just over video! The exercises he set me up with have relieved much tension in my upper body, and I definitely recommend getting in touch with him. read more

Jesse's process goes far beyond what I would describe as 'personal training.' His understanding of the human body is truly holistic. He was the catalyst for a lot of very helpful life changes was extraordinarily helpful in giving me a more nuanced perspective on my overall health and fitness. For anyone who is patient and open to a new way of working with their body, I would absolutely recommend. read more

Jesse is a wonderful person and excellent trainer. He has helped me understand my body in a new way and retrain and heal a hip problem. He meets you we're you are and helps truly integrate changes. I highly recommend working with Jesse! read more

Jesse is a top professional in this industry. I have worked with him for over 6 months. He is aligned with my body. He knows where to put pressure and where to ease it up. He is tuned and in touch with my whole body during the workout. Since I have been working with him my always having different injuries like my shoulders and knees have stopped. I lost over 20 LB and I have dropped my body fat by more then 10% which is a lot for the point where I started. I feel safe working with him. He is not just a weights kind a guy and "pump pump pump" he is building a personal workout plan with the additional diet and nutrition which are all natural based. As he always say, it's not just what you eat, it's also what you eat ate! What a relief it has been for me to find Jesse and actually not have to be worried about my injuries any more. Thx Jess See you next workout. read more

Jesse is an absolutely top-shelf trainer because he combines a set of skills and passions that are rare to find, let alone find all together. He will help you "get it all together" -- nutrition, exercise, posture, lifestyle -- to support your health goals, not just temporarily, but long-term. He'll bring your attention to things you never thought of. He's all about incremental changes that are truly sustainable for you so you can reap long-term benefits. And he will tailor the whole program to your goals, and adapt it as those goals change and develop. You can tell when he's leading you that he is really present in his body and able to lead you in the same direction. If this sounds like what you need, Jesse is the trainer you're looking for. read more

What can I say about this guy? I am not exaggerating when I say that I have never met an individual who is more enthusiastic about maximizing his vitality than Jesse Gaynor. He has inspired and trained me to optimize my own health, vitality and physical strength. There are a lot of things that make Jesse stand out, and I will give you a few examples here: 1) The guy has a savant-like understanding of nutrition. Based on what you wish to see happen to your body, mind and energy, he can give you a comprehensive evaluation of any food you can think of and why or why not it is good for you and when to eat it. Same thing with supplements. 2) Jesse gets the energetic system as well as the physiological system. Most trainers will work with individual muscles and muscle groups. Jesse can see how much or how little you are actually inhabiting any given part of your body and help you to make the neurological connections necessary to inhabit yourself more fully. 3) Jesse takes a strong interest in customizing every workout to fit the unique goals and intentions of the client. No generic strength training here. 4) On top of all his experience, Jesse is just a great guy. He is honest and caring and truly wishes for you to have the best experience you possibly can both in and out of the sessions. If you're looking for a top-notch trainer, you can't do better than Jesse Gaynor. read more

If you're looking for a trainer who understands your goals and adjust based on your lifestyle then Jesse is the guy for you. I had recently developed a hip condition due to over training and poor movement patterns (thanks Crossfit) and needed someone who understood body dynamics and did more than just show me a routine and yell at me while I worked out. In addition I wanted to lose body fat and improve my strength. Jesse took a holistic approach and adjusted both my diet and created a work out plan that worked for me. If you're like me and try to learn nutrition and details of anatomy you can get very frustrated with the amount of conflicting information. Jesse was able to boil things down to simple and practical concepts. Many of the things he recommended are cutting edge and despite my skepticism, results speak for themselves. I've worked with Jesse for a bit over four months and lost 25 lbs and went from 20% to 12% body fat. In addition my hip pain has improved dramatically. I learned a lot of my issues stemmed from years of poor body mechanics (sitting in front of a computer). The workouts were very different from anything I've done before, but we focused on form and alignment to reduce reliance on over worked muscles and strengthen underused ones. I highly recommend Jesse and trust his advice. If you have an open mind and willing to put in the work both in how you eat and how you move, you will reap the benefits. read more

I drive a bus for Santa monica, which most drivers will tell you leads to an unhealthy lifestyle. A lot of time spent sitting, not much time for physical activity. 6 years into that, and I'm 50 lbs heavier than I used to be, and not happy about it. Then I met Jesse. Since I started with him, I've lost almost 20% of my body weight, and cut my body fat by about half. I wish I had before and after photos to post up because it's a dramatic difference for me. Jesse doesn't give you strict guidelines, rather he shows you how to improve, and leaves it to you to follow through. That works for me. It makes me responsible for utilizing what he teaches, rather than make me dread going to "the trainer". His approach ensures I can continue this way for life rather than relapse back to where I was before I started working with him. I highly recommend him. This is the best I have felt in over a decade. read more

Jesse Gaynor is a superb trainer. He's very educated and a resident expert in his field. His background in kinesiology is super important as he know what is best for your body type. While some trainers will work you too hard which can result in injuries, Jesse is there to condition and align your body while making you feel like you're walking on clouds. Jesse Gaynor's philosophy works from the inside out and advises on the best supplements to take and what you should be eating. I listen to whatever he says!:) He's truly one of the best! read more

Jesse was my trainer for about a year while he was still at Gold's. I had never had a professional trainer and was intimidated at first, and didn't really expect to get much out of it besides a few tips here and there. Then I met Jesse. Jesse is a fun loving, easy going guy who happens to be in excellent shape and how knows how to get you there as well. Every training session kicked my ass, but I had fun every time, and I would always leave with a huge sense of accomplishment. The best part about working with Jesse is that there is no guess work. He really knows his stuff, and will even sit down with science nerds like me and go through the math of how to work out your nutritional needs. I learned more about macronutrients and how the body processes them (or more specifically how MY body processes them) than I had ever known before. Working with him has really laid the foundations for all my subsequent fitness and nutrition endeavors. Jesse also has the unique ability to know where your limits are. He always pushed me to do more than I thought I could handle, without ever forcing me to do anything he knew I couldn't. Recently he's gotten into even better shape, which just shows how much dedication and discipline he really has. He also likes to concentrate on corrective exercises and stretches, which is a key component of proper weight training, and is overlooked by a lot of other trainers. Jesse knows how to set himself apart from other trainers; he really cares about your progress and takes a genuine interest in your life! If you decide to work with Jesse you'll not only get into great shape, you'll gain a new friend as well. Pro tip: he likes to finish his sessions with an exploding fist pump. read more

Jesse is not the first trainer/nutritionist that I've seen in Los Angeles but he is definitely the most dedicated and knowledgeable one. He helped me lose weight and his workout techniques were easy and fun to do. I lost a lot of weight and I was feeling better as a whole. Jesse is my dude! read more

If you're looking for a meathead trainer with bulging muscles and a massive ego coupled with a deafeningly loud voice, then Jesse is NOT your guy. However, if you take training as a crucial component in a healthy lifestyle, then you may want to do yourself a favor and look this guy up. With a vast wealth of knowledge in terms of physiology, nutrition, supplements, and custom-tailored training programs, Jesse has managed to make a drastic change in my body and my life as a whole. With his scientific approach to training, he has helped fixed numerous injuries that I've had for years and has been the key driver in getting me back into shape. There are never any shortcuts when talking about a healthy lifestyle, but Jesse does help make training a fun and worthwhile proposition. Give him a shot... just don't even try to take my time slots! read more

Jesse is absolutely amazing. His technique leads to complete integrated strength throughout the entire body. He is highly skilled in assessing his clients and implementing a myriad of different work-outs that train specific muscle groups to completely change posture for the better. He works with strengthening unused muscle groups, increasing endurance and balance, while assisting you in increasing bodily awareness and embodiment. Working out with Jesse is tough, and also like a fine-tuned meditation inside the body. He also recommends diets that are absolutely amazing -- increasing your energy and vitality while trimming down your waist. His knowledge of herbal medicine and supplements are exceptional. I am a Naturopathic Doctor in the Santa Monica area. Jesse is my personal trainer and I recommend him to all of my clients who are looking to optimize their health -- because I know that he can get anyone in shape, in the most efficient and holistic way. (By the way he is also located in Santa Monica) read more

I've been with Jesse, off and on, for almost five years now. That, in and of itself, says something about his expertise, knowledge and detail to attention. Unlike other trainers I have had who take a cookie-cutter approach, Jesse will works with me in determining what I want, what I need and what I can do. read more

I've been training with Jesse for 3 years... yeah, 3 years. He is been the Best personal trainer I ever had. He knows his shit ... from dieting to the right work out ( w/o that r specifically for your body) I've learned so much that its so awesome when I see the results. You are Awesome bro,see you next session! read more

Many personal trainers are jocks who get into training because they don't know what else to do. Jesse is nothing like that. He lives and breathes fitness and understands the human body better than anyone else I have met. I've been training with Jesse for over a year, and even though I had been lifting weights for more than ten years, I felt like I had hit a plateau and was doing the same thing over and over. I sought out Jesse Gaynor after an injury because I was told that he had the best knowledge and insight to work around that injury - and they were right! Jesse is very particular in his training method. Every exercise he makes you do serves a purpose - to prepare you for the next, slightly harder one. He's not one to put you on a 50 minute circuit of non stop jumping around. Instead, he makes sure your form and execution are perfect, and builds your flexibility and strength so that you can do an exercise right, before you even start it. I think Jesse is a great trainer for beginners and advanced lifters alike. A beginner can learn how to do things right from the start, and can learn to avoid all those gym injuries we've all had. With an advanced gym rat like me, he was able to teach me how to activate all those underdeveloped muscles that I didn't know much about. For instance, the first time I did squats after not having done them with him for 9 months, I could push more weight than ever before simply because I knew how to activate my whole body instead of putting too much stress on the wrong muscles. Besides his work in the gym, he is also an expert in nutrition and supplements, and can manipulate your metabolism unlike other trainers. Go see him! read more

Immediately lost 15 lbs and 6% body fat! Prior to working with Jesse, I had been working out about 1.5hrs/day, eating well, and had previously been a Division 1 collegiate runner, I was above my desired weight and at 25% body fat. Jesse made a few simple changes to my diet, which were very easy to adhere to, and reworked my workout regime (actually eliminating a significant amount of it, and replacing it with more thoughtful exercises). I immediately started dropping weight and body fat. He has an incredible understanding of the human body and understands how to get results very quickly. read more

Jesse is the man!!! I had an initial consultation with him and enjoyed every second of it. Jesse truly understand the human body and has a deep commitment to health and vitality. If you are serious about reaching your goals and have the desire to live a healthy life, go meet Jesse! read more

Jesse is Amazing! I came in for a few sessions just to tone up. During the first session, Jesse took the time to get to know my health history and teach me about nutrition. He showed me the right exercises and the made sure I was doing them correctly so I would target the right muscles without getting injured. I have had lower back pain for a while and I was skeptical when he said he could help alleviate the pain, but the exercises he gave me worked and my back is so much better. For someone so young (and attractive) he is surprisingly knowledgable. In every session he motivated me to push harder and get the best workout possible. I've had several trainers in the past, and Jesse is by far my favorite. I would definitely recommend him to anyone. read more

Jesse is an incredible Personal Trainer, health coach and mentor for all things related to health. He is deeply caring about his clients, highly intelligent and knowledgeable, and takes a long-term approach to partnering with his clients. I've trained over the years with various coaches and by myself, and I find Jesse to be above and beyond anyone I've worked with before. He has an natural-born talent to sense his clients' weak points and especially hone in on posture issues, imbalances, and long-neglected weak spots. Once he sees you and assesses you, he will target the solutions towards your needs, your personality and your psychology. He really does have it all - and he does it incredibly effectively over zoom or video. I live in the SF Bay Area and have been working with Jesse for many months online without a fault. I highly recommend him to anyone targeting a massive change in posture, looks, functionality and physical capability. Jesse is second to none. read more

Jesse is amazing. I've had no other trainer, but I can't imagine anyone better or smarter about nutrition and working out. He knows on sight what needs correcting and developing, and how to get there. He's as kind as he is smart, and he inspires you to get where you want to be. Working with Jesse, my body and self-confidence have changed dramatically. I've gotten compliments, but what I'm really grateful to Jesse for is how I feel -- and that he inspires me to keep going. Jesse knows his stuff and how to help you. Best money I've ever spent. read more

It is not an exaggeration when I say that Jesse has had a huge impact in my life. He completely changed the way I think about training and diet. For years I'd either be cut but underweight, or bulkier but not as defined as I'd like to be. Diet is an important part of any fitness regime, but Jesse has helped me take this to the next level. He straight up lives and breathes this stuff. He isn't doing this on the side like many trainers, this is his passion. If you are serious about getting in shape and improving how and what you eat, I recommend you look him up and book a session ASAP. read more

I do respect the opinion of other yelp users regarding Jesse's services. However, my experience was very different. I would describe it as frustrating and disappointing. Jesse demonstrated overall knowledge and good concepts about how to improve your overall health and well being. He is very well versed in the area of nutrition. However, I am unable to comment about his training as in the two months that I was "training" with him we actually did not work out a single day. After the initial evaluation, I decided to hire Jesse as a personal trainer to improve my physique, gain muscle mass and improve my posture. I met with him twice a week and sessions were 1 hr long. He told me that it would take 16 months to reach my goals, meeting twice a week for 1 hr session. We agreed on a 2 month trial before committing longer term. For the 2 months I have been with Jesse I lost weight and body fat (FYI: I was already thin and active. I am 5 11' and my weight was 174). Jesse concentrated the majority of the time on nutrition. Sessions , for the most part, were structured as followed: 10 min chit-chat; 30-40 min nutrition; 10-15 talk and/or small demo of compensatory muscle exercises and/or to check out how I was doing with the recommended exercises on my own. While understand nutrition/diet is important, but for 2 months talking about super-foods, supplements, etc. instead of working out, it was too much. I expressed all of these concerns to Jesse several times over the 2 months, but the program did not change. I did not work out a single day with Jesse as he had a program in mind that was unclear to me. His explanations about next steps and program description were very vague. He told me that I have to strengthen my compensatory muscles (my weak muscles due to my posture) on my own and then we will be able to move to the next level. 1 or 2 exercises were provided at the sessions with only 1 demonstration and practice over 8 visits until I got 12 basic exercises. I did not do the complete routine with Jesse in our weekly sessions although on my own I faithfully went to the gym 5 times a week to practice those exercises. The 2nd month with Jesse was even more frustrating where "training" sessions continued to be pretty much consultation and pretty much devoted to nutrition; as mentioned before not a single work out. After every session, I went home frustrated and disappointed feeling that I was wasting my money. Yet I continued following his recommendations, bought all the supplements he recommended, changed my diet as indicated (with the exception of the game meats-elk, alligator, antelope, etc- and organs meats), no carbs no sugars. Every time I met with Jesse I was anticipating we would be working out; however, only frustration built as each session was that same as the previous session beginning with small talk, he even told me that I was not very detailed with my responses. I am sorry, my purpose was not to chit-chat rather to work out. This was followed by more "lectures" about nutrition (game meat, organs, anthropology, etc.) When it was time to TALK about the routine I was doing on my own, I provided him with detailed info about my progress on the compensatory exercises. He randomly checked my progress with these exercises ( I believe he only checked 3 out of 12 exercises in a period of 2 moths). He, in that moment, was able to confirm that I was doing well and upgraded the compensatory exercises. When asked in when we will be moving onto a workout routine for all the various muscle groups he never provided me with an specific answered. While I was not expecting to work out intensively, I at least thought I would learn the appropriate muscle movements with less weight until I was strong enough to add more weight. The sessions were not well structured and I could tell he was trying his best to stretch the session with unnecessary things which never left time for a work out routine. Finally, on 12/22/14 after going through the same routine of small talk, nutrition, and body fat check, I told him that I was not planning to come back, even though I still had 2 sessions left. I again explained my concerns and frustrations and for that reason I was not planning to come back. In that moment is when he offered meet after the holidays to provide me with a workout session. I asked him why now, why couldn't he do that in the past? For the last 20 minutes, in the past 2 months, it was the first time that he showed me 2 exercises that we ran through completing 3 sets of 12 reps each, something that we never performed in the past. For me, the point of having a personal trainer is to have someone to guide you, provide coaching and push you. Someone who will motivate you to exceed your self placed limitations and encourage you to the best you can be. While this was not a good match for me personally, I wish Jesse all the best, he is a nice person and demonstrated solid nutritional insight and guidance. read more

Jesse is by far the best trainer I have ever had! Like a few others here I had him at Golds Gym and was just thrilled with how he trained me, the progress that I made and I looked better than ever. If I still lived in LA I would still have him as my trainer. I can't recommend Jesse enough. If you want results, this is your guy. read more