99. Flex Lewis: 7x Mr. Olympia’s Blueprint to Staying on Top

In this inspiring episode of the Ultimate Human podcast, host Gary Brecka sits down with 7x Mr. Olympia champion Flex Lewis to discuss his incredible journey from a small-town Welsh kid to a bodybuilding legend and successful entrepreneur. Flex shares the mindset and principles that propelled him to the top of the bodybuilding world and guided his transition into business. Don't miss this opportunity to learn what truly separates champions from the rest, and see how you can apply these lessons to your own life! Connect with Flex Lewis: Listen to "Straight Outta the Lair Podcast" with Flex Lewis on all your favorite platforms: https://bit.ly/47xh0Fa For more information on Flex Lewis’s “The Dragon’s Lair Gym” visit: https://bit.ly/4eval0x Follow Flex Lewis on Instagram: https://bit.ly/4e8dUK9 Follow Flex Lewis on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4gz5Pjm Follow Flex Lewis on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3TwnGOb Follow Flex Lewis on X.com: https://bit.ly/4gpDbBr Follow Flex Lewis on Facebook: https://bit.ly/4eu9Un9 00:00 ​Intro of Show and Guest 10:53 ​First Show of Flex 12:15 ​Journey to the British Nationals 17:53 ​Flex’s Mentality and Motivation 26:31 ​Signing a Contract with Weider Publications 30:09 ​Same Mentality Applied for His Business 42:05 ​Grand Opening of The Dragon’s Lair Gym in the Midst of Covid 51:39 ​Cultivating a Culture at His The Dragon’s Lair Gym 58:38 ​Seeing Potential from His Clients 1:02:36 ​Winning in Competitions 1:04:28 ​What’s Next for Flex Lewis? 1:06:07 ​​Final Question: What does it mean to you to be an “Ultimate Human?” Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU PLUNGE - Use code “Ultimate” for $150 off your order of the best cold plunge & sauna in the US: https://bit.ly/3yYE3vl EIGHT SLEEP - Use code “GARY” to get $350 off Pod 4 Ultra: https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E BODY HEALTH - Use code “ULTIMATE20” for 20% OFF YOUR ORDER: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV KETTLE AND FIRE PREMIUM & 100% GRASS-FED BONE BROTH - Use code "ULTIMATEHUMAN" for 20% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/3BaTzW5 Discover top-rated products and exclusive deals. Shop now and elevate your everyday essentials with just a click!: https://theultimatehuman.com/amazon-recs Watch “The Ultimate Human Podcast with Gary Brecka” every Tuesday and Thursday at 9AM ET on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Follow The Ultimate Human on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3VP9JuR Follow The Ultimate Human on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3XIusTX Follow The Ultimate Human on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Y5pPDJ Follow Gary Brecka on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs Follow Gary Brecka on TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo Follow Gary Brecka on Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@ultimatehumanpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@garybrecka Download “The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka” podcast on all your favorite platforms: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The Content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices