Former ‘Gladiators’ star Cobra is back in the gym just weeks after suffering from pneumonia and having a hip-replacement surgery.
The 55 year old was rushed to the hospital in April after needing two new hips, suffering pneumonia in both lungs, pleurisy and a ruptured bicep.
Cobra, whose real name is Michael Willson, told Mirror Online: "I’ve got a new hip. I’ve recovered really quick. I got over … well I’m still getting over pleurisy and pneumonia.
"I’m waiting on a bicep repair, I might have a new shoulder next year and in three months I’m going to get my other hip done."
Cobra spent over a month in hospital and is now back to keeping fit.
He said: "I’m now doing lots of physiotherapy. I’m been going to the gym. Keeping the muscles strong.
"It’s really helped with my recovery. I’m going in every other day. I’ve got a great personal trainer who helps old blokes who are falling apart.
"I was walking within a few hours of waking up. I’ve kept the muscles as strong as possible."
Back in April, Cobra revealed the extent of his health problems.
He said: "I’m only half a Gladiator now. It’s been touch and go. I don’t feel like I’m kicking the bucket at the minute, but it will only take another cold or cough and I’m in trouble."
Other former ‘Gladiators’ stars proved their tight-knit friendship by flooding Cobra with support during his hospital stint.
James ‘Hunter’ Crossley was among those who reportedly "broke down" when they found out Cobra was fighting for his life.
Cobra said: "Wolf text me the other day. They all phoned and sent loads of abusive texts, big butch men can’t be too sentimental. A few broke down when they heard I really wasn’t well – Hunter, Ace, Puma, Rhino.
"I was really ill in that hospital. I wasn’t sure if I was going to get out. Now every day I see as a bonus."
Gladiators’ Cobra is back in the gym
