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“From the Death of a Son to Fentanyl to Nearly Dying in Car Accident” Arnold Classic Legend Lays Bare His Struggles in Life

Published 10/31/2023, 10:56 AM EDT

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The fitness community always comes up with some form of help that can elevate the lives and careers of its participants. One of the issues in the contemporary world that more or less challenges individuals’ fitness might actually be addiction. When people go overboard and are unable to come out of it, they require assistance. The famous bodybuilder, Flex Wheeler, has been reported to have such experiences.

Known as the uncrowned Mr. Olympia, Flex Wheeler has won Arnold Classic’s Lifetime Achievement awards. The Sultan of Symmetry had faced several medical conditions in his life, which, in turn, affected him mentally as well. Thus, his initiative to talk and inspire others through a podcast episode has been a huge hit.

Flex Wheeler’s The Hopeaholics Podcast appearance

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In one of their recent episodes on The Hopeaholics Podcast, bodybuilding legend Flex Wheeler was featured. Days after, Wheeler shared an Instagram story where one of his fans claimed how she was celebrating her approaching 2 years of sobriety. She also stated, “This particular episode I am sharing has the amazing @officialflexwheeler on it and being in the bodybuilding community I couldn’t be more grateful to hear Flex’s story“.

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Moreover, she did not stop right there. She even listed out the specific aspect of the podcast that truly touched her well. She stated,From the death of a son to fentenyal to nearly dying in a car accident to almost losing all limbs due to kidney failure.” According to her, the podcast can be considered beneficial to many people like her.

The Sultan of Symmetry has been known in the bodybuilding spectrum like any other legendary Mr. Olympias. Sadly, however, he never had been adorned with the same title. As years have gone by, Wheeler addressed his feelings through a video.

Flex Wheeler ran down memory lane

In one of his Instagram posts, Wheeler shared a video compilation of his training and then posing with his sculpted body. In the caption of the post, he wrote, “Kenneth “Flex” Wheeler, a man who was worthy of the crown but denied at every opportunity, one of the most aesthetic to grace the stage, The Sultan of Symmetry 🔥”.

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READ MORE: Battled Over 40 Surgeries, Bodybuilding Legend Flex Wheeler Makes a Heartfelt Confession: “I Am One of Those Weirdos Who Believe They Can Change the World”

The uncrowned Mr. Olympia might not have a title under his name, but he has won many hearts.

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The bodybuilding and fitness community can become anyone’s support system if they want it to be. In order to stay healthy, every individual must seek help from other’s experience. As Flex Wheeler actively helps others, do you think the bodybuilder should get more respect for his ventures? Let us know in the comments below.

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Pritha Halder

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Pritha Halder is a Bodybuilding and Fitness writer at EssentiallySports. She holds a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from a multidisciplinary university. Pritha started her career as a content writer for a literary magazine.
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Debmallya Chakraborty