Flex (magazine)
Flex is an American bodybuilding magazine published by American Media, Inc.[2] The magazine is based in New York City.[2]
 Cover of the November 2007 edition | |
| Editorial Director | Peter McGough |
|---|---|
| Staff writers | Allan Donnelly |
| Categories | Bodybuilding |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Total circulation (December 2011) | 77,180 (2011)[1] |
| First issue | April 1983 |
| Final issue | May 2018 |
| Company | American Media, Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Based in | New York City |
| Language | English |
| Website | www |
| ISSN | 8750-8915 |
History
Founded in 1983[3] by Canadian entrepreneur Joe Weider, local versions (essentially the U.S. content with local advertisements) are now published throughout the world, in countries such as the UK and Australia. The premier issue was dated April 1983, and featured Chris Dickerson on the cover.[2] Flex centers more on "hardcore" and professional bodybuilding, as opposed to its companion publication Muscle & Fitness, which has a more mainstream fitness focus.
In March 2018 it was announced that Flex magazine would merge with Muscle & Fitness to become one magazine. Flex also combined with the Muscle & Fitness website as well. The last print issue was published in May 2018.[3]
References
- "eCirc for Consumer Magazines". Audit Bureau of Circulations. Archived from the original on July 30, 2012. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
- "Flex Magazine". Customer. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
- "The end of an era". Generation Iron. March 5, 2018. Retrieved June 19, 2020.