Jake Borton

Jake Borton NASM CPT NASM CNC

Personal Trainer, Director of Fitness

I was born and grew up in Orlando and have had a passion for sports for as long as I can remember. Throughout my youth I competed around the country in golf tournaments, becoming a top 50 player for my age and Central Florida player of the year before high school. I chose to go to UCF for college and started out as an engineering major. Eventually, I decided to change to a field of study that I was more passionate about, choosing Sport and Exercise Science. I saw it as the perfect blend of athletics and engineering and haven’t looked back since. I have been a full-time trainer since 2020, constantly adapting my business as society changed almost day-to-day with COVID. I truly love what I do and enjoy seeing the role I can have in someone’s journey toward health.

“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain an idea without accepting it.” – Lowell Bennion

I hear from far too many clients that they’ve had anxiety about going to the gym for a long time, some of which have only had those feelings vindicated by a pushy trainer. I hope that I can begin to make these clients feel welcome and begin to enjoy a space that has brought me so much personal growth.

I am the Director of Golf Performance. I specialize in helping people reach their potential through thoughtfully programmed exercise, whether it be to hit a golf ball 300 yards or just to get through 18 holes without feeling exhausted and sore.

This space seeks to combine my two passions in life: fitness and golf. I enjoy coming to work every day and being a part of the environment and culture we have created. Being able to call this “work” is a dream come true.

What is Jake Watching, Reading, or Listening to?

• It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (TV Show)
• Scrubs (TV Show)
• Top Chef (TV Show)
• Portal 2 (Video Game)
• Red Dead Redemption 2 (Video Game)
• Super Mario N64 (Video Game)

After work you can usually either find me in the kitchen with my girlfriend cooking together or playing a game with friends.

Patient Testimonials

I found Jake with RAP Fitness almost two years ago and have continued going to see him the entire time. He is professional understanding, patient and motivates you no matter your goals. His encouragement has given me the confidence that I needed to continue working out regularly and achieving attainable goals along the way. In the beginning, after a short time, I was pleased with my progress because I felt stronger and healthier so I have continued to work with Jake ever since. Between him always changing the programming, continued encouragement and knowledge I see myself continuing to use Jake’s services as a trainer for years to come.

I gained a BUNCH of weight in quarantine (I’m sure plenty of folks can relate) and needed a trainer to help kick-start the journey back into decent shape. Started working with Jake at RAP Fitness, and dropped 30 lbs in three months, saw a new personal best on the bench press, and activated muscles I didn’t even know I had. Jake’s an awesome trainer, and from what I can tell there’s not a bad trainer in the group.

Everybody is nice and professional, no judging in this place. My time here with Jake has been amazing and exceeded my expectations. He is very knowledgeable, takes time to teach you and correct your posture, also makes sure to get your goals met without risk of injury. I would recommend anybody to come and train.