Gerard McDevitt – In the Spotlight
The road to Vertex is a varied one. Some come because a family member comes. Some arrive because their doctor told them to start exercising. Gerard McDevitt’s story is a little different. He came to Vertex because he listened to the radio.
Gerard is a student at West Chester, a software engineer, a gamer and a car guy. Although he won’t say it, he is also an exercise guy. He usually works out three times per week. About a year ago, he felt like he wasn’t getting enough from his workouts. Driving to work one day, he was listening to Steve from WMMR’S Preston & Steve Show talk about his amazing workouts at Vertex Fitness. Inspired by his favorite radio personality and motivated to take his fitness to a new level, Gerard sought out Vertex.
He started coming to the studio once every other week. Having scheduled appointments made him commit to coming to the studio on a regular basis (as opposed to skipping his workout and going to Chipotle). Gerard found that he had more energy and was in getting in much better shape. The results he earned through his efficient and effective program spurred him to start coming in every week. Since then, his strength levels have increased even more!
Gerard thinks that the staff at Vertex is amazing. They encourage and push their clients to new heights each and every workout. Coming to Vertex was one of the best things Gerard ever did for his health. He just wished he had listened to Steve earlier!
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