Kidney transplant, partial leg amputation and so much more. Flex Wheeler has had 40 surgeries. But that hasn’t stopped him from hitting the gym. Despite his poor health, this man of unfaltering determination stays motivated. However, he recently got inspired by the words of an actor, who said, “they will cheer like mad until you fall and then, the praise will stop.”

Wheeler’s journey from being a young bodybuilder at the age of 19 to winning the Arnold Classic four times was not a joyride. He made it to the list of the greats of bodybuilding and continues to be an inspirational figure in the realm of fitness. But what is it that influenced him recently?

Actor who was once struck by lightning motivates Flex Wheeler

Jim Caviezel rose to fame by playing Jesus in ‘The Passion of the Christ’. The actor touched millions of hearts with his motivational video about god’s rewards. In the video, the actor spoke his heart about god’s plans and said, “Your name may not appear down here in this world’s hall of fame. In fact, you may be so unknown that no one knows your name. The Oscars and praises of men may never come your way, but don’t forget that god has rewards that he’ll hand out someday.”

His words were powerful. Caviezel’s words touched the former builder, who wrote, “No caption needed; – Just listen.” 

“The crowd on the earth, they will soon forget when you are not at the top, they will cheer like mad until you fall and then, the praise will stop,” continued the actor. Did you know Caviezel was once struck by lightning?

He struggled while shooting ‘The Passion of the Christ’ (2004). He was struck by lightning while filming it and this led to two heart surgeries. This issue was only corrected in 2014.

This is not the first time Wheeler was inspired by someone. Earlier, 57-year-old Mike Tyson’s ripped body left Wheeler astounded.

Flex Wheeler found another inspiration from the boxing world 

The four-time Arnold Classic Winner, Flex Wheeler, recently posted a picture of boxing icon Mike Tyson on his Instagram story. The picture featured Mike Tyson’s ripped physique from 1986. It was compared to his physique in 2020. “Time and age… make then YOUR B***H,” wrote Wheeler, reacting to the comparison.

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Tyson’s life is a story of resilience. Coming from poverty to become the youngest heavyweight champion was not an easy achievement. Tyson and Jim Caviezel are two people Flex Wheeler admires. 

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