Bodybuilding fans are familiar with the health struggles that have plagued Olympia Ronnie Coleman eight times in recent years. Coleman endured more than a dozen surgeries on his neck and back, and as a result, walked with his crutches. Throughout all that, Coleman remains positive and optimistic — in part thanks to two stem cell therapies that are beginning to pay off.
Coleman joined co-host Giles Thomas in a recent episode Nothing but a podcast show. In a video released on December 29, 2021, Coleman says he’s starting to feel like he’s old again, and his weight gain reflects his improved health.
Sporting the Ronnie Coleman Signature Series Shirt, showing off his striking arm improvements, His home from Texas revealed he’s back to £ 285.. And if you’re having a hard time believing that Coleman was close to his competitive prime, you’re not alone.
“I weighed five times on a downstairs scale, and I thought” maybe because I’m downstairs, “Coleman said in a podcast episode. “I was surprised, so I went upstairs. [that scale] It was the same. I was like “wow”. “
Improving Coleman’s strength
Barbend We contacted the 2016 International Sportens Hall of Fame directly and followed up on what was revealed in the podcast. Coleman was more willing to share what he considers to be the best of all: the resurrection of his signed leg size.
“That’s what I’m most proud of,” says Coleman. Barbend.. “My legs have been quite atrophied since 2016 when I first had surgery — 2017, same, 2018, 2019, 2020, same. I just gave it up. I was about to, you know. Then, suddenly, about four months ago, I started feeling a pump on my leg, and I noticed that the size had returned and the atrophy had disappeared. I was a nerd! “
The man who was considered the most legendary bodybuilder in history wasn’t just known for being big. His whimsical strength feats, such as the £ 800 back squat and deadlift, were only added to the mystery he brought to the stage.
Coleman doesn’t move that weight right away, but he’s more active on social media and shares training clips like the one below, which did a series of leg extensions on December 12, 2021. ..
Coleman isn’t leg-pressing £ 2,300 like he was at Prime, but recently he’s throwing more 45 into the car than he’s recovering.
A few months ago, we started making five plates, one on each side, instead of three on each side, “says Coleman.
Olympia’s eight improvements go beyond the lower body. Coleman shared that he is getting stronger on many lifts in the gym. For example, Coleman is moving the weights, repeating the rear lateral raise 20 times. The new size was obvious and his trademark smile was fully visible during the set (see below).
My power has improved considerably. I’m going to say it’s up about 40 percent.
He uses a flat dumbbell press as another example and states that he is currently using 70 pounds of dumbbells in a set of 20 iterations per lift. He trains six days a week, just as he did when he reigned as the number one bodybuilder on the planet.
Coleman about his health
Regaining leg strength is arguably a strong sign that Coleman’s physical health is improving. That said, former police officers say it will be some time before they can throw away their crutches.
“My legs are still numb, and my quadriceps are still numb, but they aren’t that numb. You can start feeling a little,” he says. “If you can relieve this numbness, you are much more likely to balance yourself.”
Coleman says a stem cell expert told him that nerve regeneration would take about two years. As Coleman explains in the podcast, expert claims were confirmed when the numbness in the neck disappeared two years later, almost the same day. Coleman is convinced that the same thing happens with his lower limbs.
“I thought what the doctor said, and he was right. That’s what I’m looking at right now. It takes about two years to regain full mobility and balance, and then You can walk without help. “
summary
His latest stem cell therapy took place on December 27, 2021, so Coleman is optimistic that he will continue to make progress. This positive news concludes an overall good year for the 57-year-old Icon.
In September, he received the Arnold Classic Lifetime Achievement Award from fellow Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger. The honor was great, but he has a better shape and spirit, so I’m even more excited to go back to the event and meet the fans — “I can’t wait!”
Featured image: Instagram @ ronniecoleman8
