Despite Arnold Schwarzenegger Hailing Him GOAT, Flex Wheeler Details Vulnerable Moments: “Was Highly Embarrassed Because…”

Consistency at the gym is something people commonly struggle with. And bodybuilding legend Flex Wheeler has often addressed the issue in the form of motivational posts and messages. The legend, who recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Arnold Classic Festival, had the honor of being called GOAT by Arnold Schwarzenegger himself. But not all stars are perfect.

In a recent Instagram video, the Sultan of Symmetry revealed a vulnerable moment he faced at the gym. As someone who usually keeps himself busy with workouts and training sessions, Wheeler woke up one day and didn’t feel like doing anything. Let’s dive into what happened.

When Flex Wheeler wanted to be inconsistent

In an honest confession, Flex Wheeler sat down to talk about how his day didn’t have a good enough beginning. The legend might have won a prestigious award at the Arnold Sports Festival, but he still struggled from time to time. While he always taught his clients to be consistent at performing exercises, he recalled waking up with no intention of working out.

In a heart-to-heart chat, the legend confessed that even when he did hit the gym, he felt bad. His workout wasn’t up to the mark, and he called it “p**s poor”. He even addressed the problem in the caption of the video. The star deduced, “We all have different reasons why, different obstacles, but the one unifying factor is we all regret not doing something.”

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Stepping into the gym, Wheeler recalled, “I went in, I was highly embarrassed…”. Yet, the reason why the former bodybuilder shared this anecdote is because of the lesson he learned. No matter how small the step was, it still mattered since he was being consistent. In the end, he was glad that he at least visited the gym instead of lying in bed all day. Flex Wheeler has always had an unwavering optimism, and it reflects in many of his messages.

Wheeler is a warrior

After surviving over 40 surgeries, retiring from bodybuilding, and losing a leg to a disease, the legend has fought through it all. Yet, he still keeps his head up high as he goes to the gym to work out. What’s his secret?

The champion has always maintained a glass-half-full view of life and his struggles. He once revealed, “God only gives us the greatest battles… to the strongest warriors”. This thought kept him going and getting through the toughest battles. When he finally won the Lifetime Achievement Award this year, it validated his struggles.

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