“She Is My Inspiration”: Fighter Without Any Legs Motivates Bodybuilding Legend

Kenneth Wheeler, who goes by the professional name Flex Wheeler, is considered to be one of the top-notch bodybuilders of all time. He has several accolades to his name. In addition to winning prestigious titles such as the Arnold Classic and being Mr. Olympia runner-up thrice, he is also an International Federation of BodyBuilding & Fitness Hall Of Famer. However, life has not always been easy for Wheeler.

Flex Wheeler has battled health issues since he was a teenager. He has an incurable kidney disease that has made his life permanently difficult. However, an incident in 2019 changed his life in ways no one could have imagined.

Flex Wheeler Shares an Inspirational Video

For Wheeler, Greer has clearly become an inspiration. It is understandable, given that Wheeler can definitely relate to Greer. In 2019, Wheeler had to get one of his legs amputated as well. The amputation had to be done due to a chronic health issue. Flex Wheeler had circulation problems in his right leg, due to which a clot had formed. The clot ultimately became life-threatening, and there was no choice but to remove a part of his leg.

Recently Wheeler shared a reel to his Instagram stories, showing Louise Greer sparring, with the caption, “She is my inspiration. Hope to see you again this year.” Louise Greer is an amputee, a bodybuilder, and a trainer as well. What makes her special is that she is an amputee who lost both her legs, but she has not let this situation limit her. She is a fighter, after all.

Even though Wheeler initially tried to save his leg through medication and multiple surgeries, he finally had to give in to the fact that he could not stay alive unless he gave in to the surgery. However, he did not let this misfortune put him down.

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Wheeler Bounced Back From His Setback

Flex Wheeler documented his entire journey, from surgery to recovery, on his Instagram and other social media accounts as a testament to his fight against fate. He even started training again and made a goal to be back in his previous shape, no matter what his circumstances were. There are videos on Instagram where he is seen pressing weight with his legs, one real and the other one prosthetic.

This is a true example of blooming in adversity. To turn one’s weaknesses into one’s strengths is the real test of mettle. And Wheeler has mettle, that is for sure. Do you think Wheeler is a true inspiration?

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