I work full-time and have two young kids. I had not worked out regularly for many years and was seeing and feeling the neglect. I decided that to make a change, I had to invest in it and schedule it to make sure it happened, and that’s how I found Vertex. I had never lifted weights before and felt pretty intimidated when I first saw all of the equipment. But all of the trainers at Vertex are great, they are knowledgeable and encouraging and I love working out with different people because you learn something different from everyone.
I’ve been working out at Vertex 1-2 times/week July of 2009 and I have seen huge improvements. My lower back aches are a thing of the past, which I attribute to the strength developed in my core. Building core strength also improved my posture and revealed muscles on my back that were never visible before. And the little fat pockets above my knees are gone too. My knees were also a problem, aching whenever I wore heels and giving me a good excuse to stop running as well. By strengthening my legs and hips, I’ve seen real improvement in my knees and have been wearing heels again without knee pain. And I’m running again too. Thanks Vertex!
Bala Cynwyd, PA
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