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With a series of deaths that have left the?bodybuilding?world devastated, there have been rising concerns about the safety of the sport. Similarly, IFBB legend Flex Wheeler also took a moment to address the matter recently. Given his unending battle with health struggles, the star athlete certainly reflects on the current scenario at a deeper level.

Taking to his Instagram, Wheeler shared a video of him talking about accountability and its significance in every action of our lives. Additionally, hinting at the risks of bodybuilding, he urged the community to think about the value of life.

Flex Wheeler addresses a concerning issue

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The 57-year-old athlete shared the post only a few hours ago and tried to encourage an important value that the community seems to be missing out on currently. He began the video with a worthy statement and said,?”Accountability is so crucial?in everything we do.”?Wheeler seemed to be driving while he discussed the issues of the domain.

Moreover, he seized the opportunity to pitch his program, Flex Wheeler Coaching, in the meantime, claiming that they have the most flexible courses. He explained that an application established by the pro?s business initiative tracks the workouts of every individual to analyze the intensity of a session. Thus, getting to the heart of the matter, Wheeler concluded it with a hard-hitting revelation.?“This is your life we are talking about. Isn?t that important enough?”?he said.

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This video surfaced days after the tragic news of bodybuilders dying came to light. Fitness sensation, Joesthetics? passing away created much speculation on the risky aspects of the sport. Days later, former bodybuilding pro, Gustavo Badell’s demise also added to the case. For the same reasons, another bodybuilding icon once?refused to make a comeback.

Milos Sarcev shed light on the current state of bodybuilders

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In a previous interview with Muscular Development, Serbian athlete Milos Sarcev once discussed the best athletes for the 2023 Arnold Classic, followed by the Masters Olympia. Thus, he was asked if he was willing to make a comeback to the stage, and he refuted it strongly, hinting at the drastic scenario of athletes.

“Bodybuilders are dying because we use steroids, and you know it?s dangerous,”?the pro said. The increasing risks of the sport, owing to steroid abuse, ignorantly pushing through exercises, and several other reasons, have summed up today?s scenario.

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Hence, a better perspective on the dangers associated with bodybuilding can bring out the right answers. Besides, the rising deaths have already generated a good amount of concern, and the community now awaits some action.