Next Chapter – Session 2.1
My next chapter and first session at Vertex Fitness after the series for my Blog I was so focused and motivated I jumped up on the leg lift like I was professional. The first few minutes showed the enormous and improved difference in my attitude as well as my strength. I wore my new sneakers to represent that new start or new phase of my fitness regime
The first ten sessions were about broad paint strokes. The effectiveness of the once a week work outs at Vertex Fitness was enough to make sure my body was getting the stimulus it needed to change. Now it is time to focus and really work at being disciplined. This session was about focusing more on the details to achieve my fitness goals. The most important aspect of Vertex Fitness, so far, was being able to learn the difference among fitness, exercise, and activity. (See A Sophisticate at “V” Fitness)
Towards the end of the first ten sessions I noticed that although I was losing weight, I was feeling a bit dehydrated, it happens this time of years with the weather getting warmer. Also, I was not fueling my body enough. As I worked out I noticed that my strength had increased but my energy had not. I started drinking water but as I went to the last exercises I realized I by body needed more energy, I may need to take in a bit more food, possibly increase my lean protein.
Protein is essential to “feeding” a person’s muscles so that they can perform well enough to grow. For dinner, I bought chocolate protein powder milk and a bunch of strawberries. For dinner, I drank the most delicious and nutritious smoothie ever.
Forget FroYo, this summer. It’s going to be homemade protein smoothies all the way. Now, that I am continuing with Vertex Fitness, life couldn’t be sweeter! ;D
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