Ronnie Coleman is not “The King” of bodybuilding, of his era, for nothing. Coleman left behind Arnold Schwarzenegger by breaking his record of winning seven Mr. Olympia contests. Ronnie Coleman won eight straight times and now shares this world record with Lee Haney. But all of this came at a price.

Ronnie Coleman won many titles and hearts during his long and fruitful career. An outcome of Coleman’s career that was unwanted was some significant injuries and surgeries that followed. In his Netflix documentary “Ronnie Coleman: The King,” Coleman opened up about some of those surgeries.

Ronnie Coleman felt he was about to die

The 58-year-old bodybuilding legend has undergone 13 surgeries to date. Some of his significant surgeries include hip replacements and herniated disc treatments. Referring to the pain he endures regularly, Coleman said, “I feel like I’m about to die,”

The bodybuilding legend still faces constant pain because of his surgeries and takes oxycodone for it. Oxycodone is a high-intensity painkiller that Coleman takes four or five times a day to deal with his situation. He once in an interview, claimed “four, sometimes five…30-milligram pills…every single day. This is the highest potency you can get.“

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Coleman also talked about his last few surgeries and their impact on his ability to walk. He said, “The last three surgeries have been really bad and caused a lot of damage to my body so I don’t know if I’ll be able to walk.”

Coleman’s regular gymming is also a need for his overall well-being

In his documentary, Ronnie Coleman has paired his sufferings well with his optimistic attitude. Even after being ridden on crutches for walking, Ronnie Coleman is still a regular at the gym. He regularly posts about his workouts on Instagram and keeps his followers motivated.

It’s not rocket science to guess that gymming and lifting weights in this condition might be dangerous for Ronnie. Coleman’s doctor said weight training might not suit his physical well-being, but he needs to do it for his overall well-being.

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Not only in the gym, but Coleman is also fulfilling his role as a husband, a father, and an entrepreneur. He is still a prominent figure in the industry, and his thoughts and insights mean a lot to the fans. What do you think about Coleman’s never dying spirit for his sport? Tell us in the comments!