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Flex Wheeler's Health is a Legitimate Concern for Comeback

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Flex Wheeler will be competing at the 2017 Mr. Olympia in the Classic Physique division – and the reaction to his announcement has been very mixed. Why? Mostly in regards to his health. Most fans know that Flex has a rare disease that effected his bodybuilding career before his original retirement – so there were some concerns his comeback will risk his health.

So let Flex Wheeler clear the air explaining exactly what his expectations are for his comeback, where his mindset is at, and how he is monitoring his health as he prepares for the 2017 Mr. Olympia.

Get full insight into Flex’s comeback below

Flex almost lost his life after a major car crash in 1994, and the injuries almost ended his bodybuilding career. As if that wasn't rough enough, a subsequent car jacking in 1997 destroyed his chances of competing in the Olympia that year. Not being able to compete took a really big toll on him mentally and emotionally. Finally, life dealt him one last big blow - a diagnosis of aggressive kidney disease called Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis in 2000 - this effectively ruined his bodybuilding career. Ever the fighter, Flex came back in 2001 to compete in the Olympia. This contest proved to be detrimental, and Flex found himself back in hospital, again facing kidney failure. So now he thinks/says he's ready for a comeback, but is he really...? Is his body?

Story courtesy of Generation Iron!