Phil Heath Re-signs With FLEX

David J. Pecker, Chairman, President and CEO of American Media Inc. (AMI) which is the largest publishing giant in the fitness industry. Yes folks, even bigger than MUSCLE INSIDER! LOL

AMI owns owns FLEX, Muscle & Fitness, Muscle & FItness Hers, Men's Fitness, Shape, Enquirer, and a number of other mainstream magazines. Well they have now announced that Mr. Olympia 2011 winner, Phil Heath, has re-signed a multi-year contract with them, extending the original agreement that was signed in 2005.

"After being named the winner of the 2011 Mr. Olympia contest, we are thrilled to-resign Phil for our exclusive contract," said Mr. Pecker. "He has been a cornerstone of our athlete program, even prior to his professional successes and title wins. Since he came on board in 2005 it has been a pleasure to watch him grow and mature into the competitor he is today. Now in his sixth year as a pro, Phil has exceeded our expectations.”

Heath earned his IFBB Pro Card by winning the heavyweight and overall titles at the 2005 NPC USA Bodybuilding Championships. Heath has a history participating in Mr. Olympia, coming in 5th place in 2008, 2nd place in 2010, and winning the championship title in 2011.

Commenting on his contract, Phil Heath said,

“Since I first signed with AMI’s Weider Publications in 2005, everything has turned to gold. When I started out in the industry, I turned to magazines like Flex and Muscle & Fitness—the people on their covers were my inspiration. To know that I can impact someone else is a great opportunity and I’m excited to be able to continue my contract.”

PHOTO CREDIT: ALEX ARDENTI