Meet Dwayne

Dwayne is a follower of Christ who believes that health and wellness is a physical and spiritual practice that honors God by honoring the body, as a temple, designed in God’s image. Therefore, his purpose in life is to help those in search of true fulfillment. He understands that though exercise might be seen solely as a physical practice, the habits and disciplines involved in the transformational process can be utilized in every aspect of life.  

 

Dwayne was also an overweight kid who struggled with self-esteem issues up until his high school years. He could recall, as a child, playing with G.I. Joe action figures praying that one day, he might resemble their physiques. In addition, Dwayne developed a large love for sports, watching his older sister excel in basketball. This ignited a fire within him to become the best basketball player he could be. 

 

Dwayne worked hard enough to not only receive a division 1 full basketball scholarship, but he also overcame his weight struggles throughout the process. During his collegiate basketball journey, he ran into two issues: his constant meetings with yearly injuries, and his growing love for fitness. He began realizing that his calling shifted from “putting a ball in the hoop,” as he stated, to helping those overcome health issues holistically. 

While still in college, he began studying exercise and nutrition. By his senior year, he was even awarded an opportunity to build programs and help train teammates in the weight room. He spent a majority of his college summers training athletes and those looking to achieve specific weight goals. Even though Dwayne did not graduate with a degree in health sciences, his degree in business and his certifications in fitness/nutrition, was the birth of Gut Gear Fitness.