KISSmas 2015! A Vertex Holiday Tradition
It’s not Christmas, it’s KISSmas at Vertex Fitness!
Once a year, the Vertex staff, family, friends and clients get together to celebrate the holidays in a unique way, the KISSmas way. KISS does not refer to the endearing gesture of affection but rather the legendary rock band, KISS. Dwayne Wimmer, owner of Vertex Fitness, a diehard KISS fan since 1977, decided to put his own spin on the traditional Christmas holiday party and called it KISSmas. This tradition has continued at Vertex since 2011.
At the age of 13, his uncle Gene first exposed Dwayne to KISS. He received his first album, Rock and Roll Over for Christmas that year. And as Dwayne would say, “the rest is KISStory.” Attending over twenty KISS concerts, their induction ceremony into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, sailing on three KISS cruises, collecting A LOT of memorabilia; Dwayne epitomizes the meaning of being a true fan.
But it’s not just the music, or the amazing shows the band still puts on today that keeps Dwayne a fan. Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, KISS creators and front men, have built a brand that is timeless. He respects the icon status they have attained because of the trials, mistakes and hard times they had to endure. KISS has sold more than 100 million albums and has earned more Gold Album Record Awards than any American band in the history of The Recording Industry Association of America’s (RIAA’s) Gold & Platinum Awards certifications. KISS is considered one of the world’s best selling bands of all time. They give back to their fans and communities and support and inspire others. They are true professionals in the music industry.
Because of this, KISSmas will continue to be celebrated year after year at Vertex. So, join us next year for food, music and fun! Put on your KISS face paint and t -shirts and party with us as we “rock n roll” all night.
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About the author
Dwayne Wimmer founded Vertex Fitness Personal Training Studio in 2001, excited to bring a new concept about personal training to the people of Philadelphia’s Main Line in Pennsylvania. Driven by knowledge and results both, while a strength coach at Villanova University, he worked closely with world class athletes such as Brian Westbrook, formerly of the Philadelphia Eagles, on strength training and conditioning for optimal performance. Dwayne’s client base extends much further than world class athletes. Along with athletes, he works with adolescents to seniors, and he’s a highly acclaimed and sought out personal trainer who has received numerous awards, such as Best of the Main Line Personal Training Studio and Best Main Line Personal Trainer. A graduate of Missouri Western State University, Dwayne has a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education, with an emphasis in Coaching. Aside from personal training, he’s spent time as a physical education teacher, strength and conditioning coach, and a football coach, but has found his passion and home in the fitness industry, inspiring and reaching out to others. As a strong believer in continuing to learn, Dwayne has also taken classes at East Stroudsburg University toward a Masters Degree in Sports Management. He can add author to his list of accomplishments, having created a chapter in the upcoming book The Soul of Success with Jack Canfield, renowned for the Chicken Soup series. To get to the point where he is now, Dwayne has always been thankful for the support of his father, a man who always believed in his mission and saw the need for what it was that Dwayne envisioned. During his free time, Dwayne is an avid motorcyclist who enjoys viewing the amazing landscapes and finding good restaurants to enjoy that are off the beaten path. He also takes advantage of opportunities to travel and experience many other cities while attending fitness seminars and giving presentations about the industry he is so passionate about. As a way to give back to the community that has been a part of his entire life, Dwayne has created Vertex Fitness PUMPED (People United Making Progress through Education and Donations), which provides support to area non-profits through a community-wide outreach effort. At this time, they help three non-profits per year in the Philadelphia area. For more information from Dwayne, you may contact him at (610) 525-6604, dwayne@vertexfit.com