The bodybuilder turned powerlifter Larry Wheels, has been an irreplaceable icon in the world of bodybuilding. With his two benchmarks that served as world records in his career, he has been a trailblazer. However, the road towards success has been rather rough for Wheels ever since his childhood. In order to boost his testosterone levels, he admitted to consuming Performance Enhancing Drugs.

However, as we all know, despite being a constant catalyst that helped him go heavier, they have had fatal side effects for the Powerlifter. He even recently suffered from Rhabdomyolysis, which causes damaged muscle tissue to release it’s protein into the bloodstream. Thus, it is pretty obvious that he has been going through a tough time, but who knew he would be this scared.

Larry Wheels confesses that he gets anxious

A few days ago, Wheels appeared on one of the podcasts of ‘Straight Outta The Lair’ with Flex Lewis where he shared his amazing powerlifting journey with him. As they proceeded, Wheels was asked a rather personal question. Lewis asked, “Anxiety played a massive part in my career, um did that hinder you at all in anything you’ve done throughout your career?”

The powerlifter open up about how he often felt anxious due to his health concerns. He would hear news about legendary bodybuilders and even young athletes passing away, and then think about how he has been suffering due to the consumption of PEDs off late. He often wonders what if he ends up with the same fate as them as he has been constantly pushing his limits.

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He said, “I was really going to my limits and going beyond that and when I watch these examples of people I just mentioned I had that constant feeling like well if I have a heart attack what if I just wake up one day dead, you know, well don’t wake up at all.” Wheels even shared tips on what must be done to prevent the constant anxiety.

Larry Wheels’ tips to stay happy and fit

Just as he mentions that he is scared constantly about not waking up at all the next day, he also shares a few ways to curb out the anxiety. Wheels suggested getting blood work checked pretty much often, going to the doctor regularly, check the heart Echo scan and have everything verified so that at least the count remains normal and you know that you are physically fit.

However, Larry Wheels adds, “That would help reduce it doesn’t completely nullify it.” Taking an example of his coach, he went on to mention that despite having everything normal, anything could happen to you just the next moment. Life is pretty much uncertain, and that is what scares him. What do you think about the confession of Larry Wheels? Let us know in the comments section below!

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