Flex Wheeler
2000 Arnold Fitness Classic Champion
Age 35, 5'11", 280 lbs., Rowland Heights, CA
Flex Wheeler spent several hours signing autographs and answering questions during the grand opening of our retail store, Lindberg Nutrition. We interviewed Flex seeking advice from the champion himself. Flex is a spokesperson for the Country Life/Biochem line of products and has used this brand to help get him to the pinnacle of success.
Nutrition Express: Congratulations on winning the Arnold Fitness Classic. What was your bodyfat level when you won?
Flex: Below 1%. I never let myself get over 7% in the off season.
NE: What's a reasonable bodyfat level for the average man and woman who workouts?
Flex: For men it should be around 12-15% and for women around 17-20% bodyfat.
NE: What supplements do you recommend to build muscle that have worked for you?
Flex: First, you need a good protein. I take Country Life/Biochem's Ultimate Protein System. Then, I take an andro product, but only males should take it. Third on my list is straight creatine that I take with the carbs that are in my meals. When training hard, I'll actually take it up to six times a day with every meal. Fifth is l-glutamine in capsule form. Next is a good multiple. And lastly, I'm now taking ZMA (zinc, magnesium and B-6).
NE: What's a good eating pattern and workout schedule for the average guy?
Flex: I'm 5'11" and 280 lbs. so I eat 6 times a day to keep my weight up. The average guy should eat around the clock like I do if you want to build and maintain muscle. Working out 3-4 times a week for no longer than 1 to 1 1/2 hours is a very livable schedule.
NE: Thanks for coming by and sharing your supplement tips with us!
Flex: You're welcome. If anyone's interested, I have a new website called TeamFlex.com that will have dietary advice, videos, pictures and other interesting information. So log on and check it out!
