Flex Wheeler is a legend in the bodybuilding [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/bodybuilding/] community. The Sultan of Symmetry was well known during the 90s because of his chiseled and symmetrical physique. He was also a 4x Arnold Classic winner and the 3x Mr. Olympia runner-up. Unfortunately, his life changed in 1999 with a specific diagnosis and he had to go to 40 surgeries after retiring in the 2000s. Wheeler had to go through amputation for severe damage to his kidneys and this left him with a lot of pain throughout his life. Nonetheless, a 57-year-old recently posted an Instagram video about the different medications that he must take in order to be healthy. This was not just a video about his personal medications, but he tried to help other people through the video. FLEX WHEELER SAYS RX MEDICINE IS NOT A ROADBLOCK The bodybuilding champion began the Instagram video on his official account by saying, ?Let?s take a second and be real with each other. A lot of people have to take medication. Me myself, I have to take anti-rejection medication and medication for my blood pressure.? He also shared, ?I literally take probably like 12 medications twice a day.? He also cleared up the fact that he needs these medications in order to be healthy and stay alive. After the amputation, he could not compromise his health. He made this Instagram video in order to encourage other people going through the same thing and said ?I do it. There?s no reason why you can?t do it.? His Popularity To Help Others Reach Their Fitness Goals [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-bodybuilding-news-i-am-more-than-a-bodybuilder-legend-flex-wheeler-wish-to-go-beyond-his-popularity-to-help-others-reach-their-fitness-goals/] He further stated, ?And actually we can help you at Flex Wheeler?s coaching?. He took a step towards helping people lead healthy life, even after medications. BODYBUILDING, VETERAN GIVES COACHING ADVICE The iconic bodybuilder has more than 840 K Instagram followers, and he also launched Flex Wheeler Coaching in 2023 to help people around the world. The bodybuilding champion and IFBB pro guide people on their own fitness journey. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Flex-Wheeler.jpeg] His online classes provide different kinds of aspects, ranging from weight loss, muscle-building training, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-bodybuilding-news-after-surviving-through-his-worst-health-struggles-flex-wheeler-details-his-life-as-an-amputee-theyve-got-two-legstheyre-doing-better-than-me/] Watch This Story: “Up There With Arnold”: Fitness World Bows to 67-Year-Old Bodybuilding ‘Iron Warrior’ Over His Yesteryear Picture [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/bodybuilding-news-up-there-with-arnold-fitness-world-bows-to-67-year-old-bodybuilding-iron-warrior-over-his-yesteryear-picture/] Even after all the hardships, and more than 40 surgeries wheeler did not give up. Now he?s helping others just drive through their own hardships. Hopefully, his online coaching and Instagram reels will help people to get a healthy lifestyle. 

Flex Wheeler is candid about his medications after 40 plus surgeries and says that if he can do it so can other people

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Out of all the competitions in the world, bodybuilding stays apart as a unique one. Athletes train for years to perfect their bodies and develop muscular mass. Likewise, athletes who train for competitions are understood as bodybuilders. In professional competitions like the Mr. Olympia event, bodybuilders stand on the stage, posing for various parts of their bodies. Judges rank them based on their symmetry, muscularity, size, conditioning, posing, and stage presentation. There are various competitions in bodybuilding but the Mr. Olympia contest stands apart from the rest.

[caption id="attachment_1155128" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1155128 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-3238896.jpg" alt="Arnold Schwarzenegger" width="1920" height="1278" /> circa 1966: Austrian-born bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger points one hand out as he flexes his torso on Muscle Beach, Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>History of bodybuilding</h2>
Old Greeks became the inspiration for people to start bodybuilding. After that, modern competitions came up from various theatrical acts and other circus acts. They held the first <a href="https://www.britannica.com/sports/bodybuilding" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contest</a> in 1903 in New York. The winner of the competition was Al Treloar and dubbed "The Most Perfectly Developed Man in the World." Significantly, organizers saw potential in that and the start of the Mr. America contest showcased some of the best talents. The rise of various bodybuilders across the globe saw the Mr. Universe event come into place and it became the main event for over 25 years. But, the late 1970s saw Joe Weider come up with a grand plan and create the Mr. Olympia contest.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-1081968 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/lou-ferrigno-arnold-schwarzenegger.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" />
<h2>Mr. Olympia contest</h2>
The contest that captured the minds of fans was the Mr. Olympia contest under the International Federation of Bodybuilding &amp; Fitness. Weider helps these bodybuilders to earn money by competing in events. They held the first competition on September 18, 1965, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City. Larry Scott won the first two titles. Moreover, the bodybuilders with the highest number of titles are Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman. In the meantime, to make their entry into the market, the famous documentary, Pumping Iron, saw the buildup to the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest. It helped athletes like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Franco Columbu.
<h2>Famous bodybuilders</h2>
There are several bodybuilders to grace the grand stage. But some bodybuilders achieved greatness with their astonishing bodies.
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Arnold Schwarzenegger:?</strong></li>
</ul>
The Austrian bodybuilder is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. The Austrian Oak is a seven-time bodybuilding champion and became an influential personality in the business. He then transitioned himself to various acting roles, became an investor, and was elected as the Governor of California. Some of his movies like Terminator 2, Commando, Twins, and Conan the Barbarian are some of his classics.
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Ronnie Coleman:</strong></li>
</ul>
Dubbed to be the greatest bodybuilder of all time, Ronnie Coleman put his life and soul into the sport. He is an eight-time Mr. Olympia winner and became the most dominant bodybuilder in the business. Netflix released a documentary featuring his life in the bodybuilding industry. His size and conditioning stood apart from everyone else. A true champion who wore his heart on his sleeve.

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<ul>
 	<li><strong>Lee Haney:</strong></li>
</ul>
Like Coleman, Lee Haney became an eight-time Mr. Olympia champion. He dedicated his body to the sport and was one of the most exciting bodybuilders on stage. Haney had a humongous waist size of 32.5 inches. Therefore, Haney deserves a special mention for his performances.

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Bodybuilding

Out of all the competitions in the world, bodybuilding stays apart as a unique one. Athletes train for years to perfect their bodies and develop muscular mass. Likewise, athletes who train for competitions are understood as bodybuilders. In professional competitions like the Mr. Olympia event, bodybuilders stand on the stage, posing for various parts of their bodies. Judges rank them based on their symmetry, muscularity, size, conditioning, posing, and stage presentation. There are various competitions in bodybuilding but the Mr. Olympia contest stands apart from the rest. circa 1966: Austrian-born bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger points one hand out as he flexes his torso on Muscle Beach, Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) History of bodybuilding Old Greeks became the inspiration for people to start bodybuilding. After that, modern competitions came up from various theatrical acts and other circus acts. They held the first contest in 1903 in New York. The winner of the competition was Al Treloar and dubbed &#8220;The Most Perfectly Developed Man in the World.&#8221; Significantly, organizers saw potential in that and the start of the Mr. America contest showcased some of the best talents. The rise of various bodybuilders across the globe saw the Mr. Universe event come into place and it became the main event for over 25 years. But, the late 1970s saw Joe Weider come up with a grand plan and create the Mr. Olympia contest. Mr. Olympia contest The contest that captured the minds of fans was the Mr. Olympia contest under the International Federation of Bodybuilding &amp; Fitness. Weider helps these bodybuilders to earn money by competing in events. They held the first competition on September 18, 1965, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City. Larry Scott won the first two titles. Moreover, the bodybuilders with the highest number of titles are Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman. In the meantime, to make their entry into the market, the famous documentary, Pumping Iron, saw the buildup to the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest. It helped athletes like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Franco Columbu. Famous bodybuilders There are several bodybuilders to grace the grand stage. But some bodybuilders achieved greatness with their astonishing bodies. Arnold Schwarzenegger:? The Austrian bodybuilder is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. The Austrian Oak is a seven-time bodybuilding champion and became an influential personality in the business. He then transitioned himself to various acting roles, became an investor, and was elected as the Governor of California. Some of his movies like Terminator 2, Commando, Twins, and Conan the Barbarian are some of his classics. Ronnie Coleman: Dubbed to be the greatest bodybuilder of all time, Ronnie Coleman put his life and soul into the sport. He is an eight-time Mr. Olympia winner and became the most dominant bodybuilder in the business. Netflix released a documentary featuring his life in the bodybuilding industry. His size and conditioning stood apart from everyone else. A true champion who wore his heart on his sleeve.  Lee Haney: Like Coleman, Lee Haney became an eight-time Mr. Olympia champion. He dedicated his body to the sport and was one of the most exciting bodybuilders on stage. Haney had a humongous waist size of 32.5 inches. Therefore, Haney deserves a special mention for his performances. &nbsp;

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