Flex

About Flex

Flex Wheeler began training as a teenager, initially with martial arts in mind. However his natural development persuaded him to pursue bodybuilding. Despite this he is on record as regarding himself as a "martial artist first, a bodybuilder second." It also accounts for his remarkable flexibility in a physique so large. Even so, he has been described by Arnold Schwarzenegger as one of the greatest bodybuilders he ever saw. After a short career as a police officer, Wheeler focused full time on becoming a professional bodybuilder, taking the nickname 'Flex'. He competed for the first time in 1983 but it was not until 1989 that he secured a first-place trophy at the NPC Mr California Championships. Since then, he has placed second at the 1993 Mr. Olympia, narrowly missing a win (something he was to repeat in 1998 and 1999). He is a 5 time Ironman Pro winner, 4 time Arnold Classic winner, and has enjoyed victories in the France Grand Prix, South Beach Pro Invitational, Night of Champions and Hungarian Grand Prix. Flex has the best IFBB pro debut in the history of the sport of body building in 1993 with 4 wins Pro IronMan, Arnold Classic, German Grand Prix, French Grand Prix and 2nd in his first Mr. Olympia. In 1994 he was involved in a near-fatal car accident that could have left him with lifelong paralysis. He started from scratch again, returning with remarkable speed to the top ranks of the sport. In 1999 Wheeler discovered that he had Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, a form of kidney disease. Despite press speculation as to the cause of the failure, Wheeler pointed out that the condition is hereditary, not self-inflicted. Wheeler announced his retirement from competitive bodybuilding in 2000, but continued to compete until 2002. He received a kidney transplant in 2003. Flex was added to the Guinness Book of Records in 2000. Since retirement Wheeler has focused again on martial arts, his specialism being Kemp-Kwon-Do, a variant of Kempo and Tae Kwon Do. He participated in a championship match at the 2005 Arnold Classic. In 2007, Flex was interviewed by freelance journalist Rod Labbe for Ironman Magazine's LEGENDS OF BODYBUILDING series. Entitled "Yesterday and Today," it covers his extensive career and reveals how a Legend can conquer adversity and triumph against incredible odds. Flex is a partner with AAEFX currently serves in an executive position as the Director of Media and Public Relations for the Sports Nutrition Company All American EFX, based out of Bakersfield, California. Flex has his own product line with AAEFX called "Flex Wheeler Signature Series". Additionally, he manages their sponsored athletes and can be seen in numerous advertisements for the company.


Competitive Stats

• Height: 5' 10.5" 
• Offseason Weight: 265-298 lbs 
• Contest Weight: 214-256 lbs 

Competitive History

• 1985 AAU Teen Mr America 1st (MT) 
• 1987 Rust Wanner 1st MW 
• 1989 NPC Contra Costa 1st (HW) 
• 1989 NPC Governors Cup 1st (HW and Overall) 
• 1989 NPC California Championships 1st (LHW) 
• 1989 NPC Nationals 5th (LHW) 
• 1990 NPC Junior Nationals 2nd (HW) 
• 1991 NPC Nationals 2nd (HW) 
• 1991 NPC USA Championship 2nd (HW) 
• 1992 NPC USA Championships 1st (HW and Overall) 
• 1993 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational 1st 
• 1993 IFBB Arnold Classic 1st 
• 1993 IFBB German Grand Prix 1st 
• 1993 French Grand Prix 1st 
• 1993 IFBB Mr. Olympia 2nd 
• 1995 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational 1st 
• 1995 IFBB Arnold Classic 2nd 
• 1995 IFBB South Beach Pro 1st 
• 1995 IFBB Mr. Olympia 8th 
• 1995 IFBB Grand Prix Spain 5th 
• 1996 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational 1st 
• 1996 IFBB Arnold Classic 2nd 
• 1996 IFBB Night of Champions 1st 
• 1996 IFBB Canada Pro Classic 2nd 
• 1996 IFBB Florida Cup Pro 1st 
• 1996 IFBB Mr. Olympia 4th 
• 1997 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational 1st 
• 1997 IFBB Arnold Classic 1st 
• 1997 IFBB San Jose Pro 1st 
• 1998 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational 1st 
• 1998 IFBB Arnold Classic 1st 
• 1998 IFBB Mr. Olympia 2nd 
• 1999 IFBB Grand Prix England - 2nd 
• 1999 IFBB Joe Weider's Pro World 2nd 
• 1999 IFBB Mr. Olympia 2nd
• 2000 IFBB Mr. Olympia 3rd
• 2000 IFBB Hungarian Grand Prix 1st
• 2000 IFBB Arnold Classic 1st
• 2000 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational 2nd 2003 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational 3rd

The Gift

Full Name: Phillip Jerrod Heath Born: December 18, 1979, Seattle, WA Height: 5’9" Competition Weight: 240 lbs Off-Season Weight: 275 lbs Residence: Arvada, CO Nicknamed The Gift", Phil Heath is an IFBB professional bodybuilder, and is on a mission to become one of the best bodybuilders in the world. Some of Phil's notable victories include:
STATS: Arms: 22 Legs: 32 Calves: 20 Neck: 18.5 Waist: 29 CONTEST HISTORY: ’03 NPC Northern Colorado – 1st Men’s Novice & Open Overall Champ ’03 NPC Colorado State – 1st Men’s Light-Heavyweight ’04 NPC Colorado State – 1st Men’s Heavyweight & Overall Champ ’05 NPC Junior Nationals – 1st Men’s Heavyweight & Overall Champ ’05 NPC USA’s – 1st Men’s Heavyweight & Overall Champ * (Awarded Pro Card) ’06 IFBB Colorado Pro Show – 1st ’06 IFBB New York Pro – 1st '07 IFBB Arnold Classic - 5th '08 IFBB Ironman Pro - 1st '08 IFBB Arnold Classic - Runner-up '08 IFBB Mr. Olympia - 3rd '09 IFBB Mr. Olympia - 5th '10 IFBB Arnold Classic - 2nd '10 IFBB Mr. Olympia - 2nd

Chad Ray Martin

Chad Martin Stats:
30 years old
5'9" (1m 75cm)
220lbs (97kg) contest weight
248lbs (109kg) off season weight

51" (130cm) Chest
20" (51cm) arms
28" (71cm) thighs
18" (46cm) calves
31" (79cm) waist
17 ½" (44cm) neck

Phillip Heath

Phillip Jerrod Heath (born December 18, 1979 in Seattle, WA) is an IFBB professional bodybuilder.

Biography

Nicknamed "The Gift", Heath played basketball for the University of Denver before turning to bodybuilding in 2002. His hard work quickly paid off when he won the overall title at the 2005 NPC (National Physique Committee) USA Championships and earned the right to compete as an IFBB Pro. "The Gift" immediately made a splash in the IFBB, winning his first two pro events in 2006, which were The Colorado Pro Championships and The New York Pro Championship.

Phil placed fifth at the 2007 Arnold Classic, although fans and critics had him as high as 3rd place. Nonetheless, it qualified him to compete in the 2007 Mr. Olympia contest. Heath decided not to compete at the contest, stating that he needs more time to improve in order to be competitive.

This proved to be a good move, as he ended up winning the 2008 Iron Man show and placed second to Dexter Jackson at the 2008 Arnold Classic. Phil finished 3rd in his Mr Olympia debut in 2008, and became the first rookie to place in the top 3 since Flex Wheeler in 1993. He was a heavy favorite for the 2009 Mr Olympia title but placed 5th. Phil caught a stomach virus 24 hours before the Friday prejudging and caused him to come in to the Olympia's first day roughly 10 pounds lighter than he had planned.

Heath has been featured in many fitness and magazine articles, including being featured on the cover of FLEX magazine. Heath currently resides in Denver, Colorado.

Competitive stats

* Height: 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
* Competition weight: 230 pounds (100 kg)
* Off-Season weight: 255 pounds (116 kg)
* Arms: 22 inches (56 cm)
* Legs: 31 inches (79 cm)
* Calves: 19.5 inches (50 cm)
* Neck: 17.5 inches (44 cm)
* Waist: 28 inches (71 cm)
* Chest: 53 inches (130 cm)

Competitive history

* 2003 Northern Colorado State, Novice, Light-Heavyweight 1st and overall
* 2003 NPC Colorado State, Light-Heavyweight, 1st
* 2004 NPC Colorado State, Heavyweight, 1st and Overall
* 2005 NPC Junior Nationals, HeavyWeight, 1st and Overall
* 2005 NPC USA Championships, HeavyWeight, 1st and Overall
* 2006 Colorado Pro Championships, 1st
* 2006 New York Pro Championship, 1st
* 2007 Arnold Classic, 5th
* 2008 IFBB Iron Man, 1st
* 2008 Arnold Classic, 2nd
* 2008 Mr Olympia, 3rd
* 2009 Mr Olympia, 5th

Kevin Levrone

Kevin Levrone (born July 16, 1968) is a former IFBB professional bodybuilder, blogger, musician, actor and health club owner. Kevin was one of the most popular competitors, and is often cited as one of the more accessible personalities associated with pro bodybuilding.

Biography

Kevin Levrone was born to an Italian father and an African American mother on the 16th of July 1968. He is known as a pro bodybuilder, actor, singer of the band Full Blown, and blogger and fitness guru on The Levrone Report, launched in 2009.

Kevin has 22 professional IFBB wins. He's an eight-time world champion, won the Arnold Classic two times ('94 and '96), and came second at the Mr.Olympia four times over the span of a decade ('92, '95, '00 and '02). He has not officially announced his retirement .

Levrone has made a career for himself as an actor. His first film was Backlash, following up with Redline and I Am.

On March 25, 2009, Levrone launched The Levrone Report blog in which he resumes his training and provides tips and philosophies on a wide range of subjects.

Stats

Height: 5'11" = 1.80m
Weight: current 220 lb = 99.8 kg

Competitive history

* 1991 Junior Nationals - NPC, HeavyWeight, 2nd
* 1991 Nationals - NPC, HeavyWeight, 1st
* 1991 Nationals - NPC, Overall Winner
* 1992 Chicago Pro Invitational, 3rd
* 1992 Night of Champions, 1st
* 1992 Mr. Olympia, 2nd
* 1993 Grand Prix France (2), 5th
* 1993 Grand Prix Germany (2), 1st
* 1993 Grand Prix Spain, 3rd
* 1993 Mr. Olympia, 5th
* 1994 Arnold Classic, 1st
* 1994 Grand Prix England, 2nd
* 1994 Grand Prix France (2), 1st
* 1994 Grand Prix Germany, 2nd
* 1994 Grand Prix Italy, 1st
* 1994 Grand Prix Spain, 2nd
* 1994 Mr. Olympia, 3rd
* 1994 San Jose Pro Invitational, 1st
* 1995 Grand Prix England, 2nd
* 1995 Grand Prix Germany, 1st
* 1995 Grand Prix Russia, 1st
* 1995 Grand Prix Spain, 1st
* 1995 Mr. Olympia, 2nd
* 1996 Arnold Classic, 1st
* 1996 Grand Prix Czech Republic, 2nd
* 1996 Grand Prix England, 2nd
* 1996 Grand Prix Germany, 3rd
* 1996 Grand Prix Russia, 2nd
* 1996 Grand Prix Spain, 2nd
* 1996 Grand Prix Switzerland, 3rd
* 1996 Mr. Olympia, 3rd
* 1996 San Jose Pro Invitational, 1st
* 1997 Arnold Classic, 2nd
* 1997 Grand Prix Czech Republic, 1st
* 1997 Grand Prix England, 1st
* 1997 Grand Prix Finland, 1st
* 1997 Grand Prix Germany, 1st
* 1997 Grand Prix Hungary, 1st
* 1997 Grand Prix Russia, 2nd
* 1997 Grand Prix Spain, 1st
* 1997 Mr. Olympia, 4th
* 1998 Grand Prix Finland, 2nd
* 1998 Grand Prix Germany, 2nd
* 1998 Night of Champions, 2nd
* 1998 Mr. Olympia, 4th
* 1998 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 1st
* 1998 Toronto Pro Invitational, 2nd
* 1999 Arnold Classic, 2nd
* 1999 Grand Prix England, 3rd
* 1999 Mr. Olympia, 4th
* 1999 World Pro Championships, 3rd
* 2000 Arnold Classic, 3rd
* 2000 Mr. Olympia, 2nd
* 2001 Grand Prix England, 1st
* 2001 Mr. Olympia, 3rd
* 2002 Arnold Classic, 5th
* 2002 Grand Prix Australia, 4th
* 2002 Mr. Olympia, 2nd
* 2003 Arnold Classic, 5th
* 2003 Mr. Olympia, 6th
* 2003 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 3rd

Victor Martinez

Victor Martinez was born July 29, 1973, in San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic. At an early age, his family moved to New York City and they resided in the Washington Heights community of Manhattan, where he was raised and attended school. He have seven sisters and two brothers and more than 31 nieces and nephews. Victor have two sons, Jarred and Justin and two daughters Victoria and Zayde.

During his teen years he was always involved in competitive sports, e.g. baseball, basketball and football, which were a natural transition to weight training. His first serious training partner was Stephen Dickerson. Steve saw his potential in becoming a serious contender in the sport of professional bodybuilding. Steve was instrumental in persuading him to pursue professional bodybuilding as a career. He was truly grateful for his continued unconditional support. His brother... his friend…

Since 1998, Victor Munoz has assisted him as his personal trainer. Victor has always had a keen eye for the specific details of his weight training, body sculpting and diet. If you are interested in his professional fitness training, contact Victor Munoz at www.pro-edge.net.

Current stats

Height: 5’9”
Weight: (Off season: 290 lb) (Contest: 250 lb)
Current Residence: New York, New York

Chris Cormier

Chris "The Real Deal" Cormier currently ranks among the best professional bodybuilders and top Mr. Olympia contenders in the world today. He always manages to capture the attention of the pro-circuit judges and legions of fans with his enormous size, near-perfect symmetry, superb definition, and personable smile. Since he started using MuscleTech supplements, Chris has made significant improvements to his already-awesome frame.

"I've noticed a great deal of improvement already [after only three months on MuscleTech supplements]," Chris says. "I was really happy. I was pretty surprised at how quickly my body started improving, especially in terms of bodyfat and muscle fullness. I think I'm going to be more effective when it comes to muscularity, fullness, and just my overall look."

Chris Cormier is good friends with pro bodybuilder Flex Wheeler and is one of the best ranked bodybuilders around! He could very well be one of the next Mr. Olympias. Watch out!

Chris has been featured in many fitness and magazine articles, including being featured on the cover of Muscular Development magazine. In mid-2006 Cormier was hospitalised with an infected spine, resulting from a bodybulding-related injury during a hardcore back training session with veteran English bodybuilder and ex Mr-Olympia, Dorian Yates. As of August, he has started his recovery, which includes extensive physiotherapy. He currently lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cormier was mentioned frequently in the Denzel Washington film John Q, as the favorite athlete of the main character's son.