Female duo Davichi's Kang Min-kyung has been sweating over self-care even in the new year.
Kang Min-kyung revealed her workout routine in detail on her social media (SNS) on the 5th, saying "Today’s lunch workout" along with a mirror selfie taken at the gym. In the photo, Kang Min-kyung flaunted her perfect body without any excess fat, even in tight workout clothes.
She then posted a close-up photo of the trending dessert 'Dujonku' (Dubai chewy cookie) and added, "I have to work out to eat Dujonku."
Kang Min-kyung has stated that she has been on a one-meal-a-day diet for 10 years on her YouTube and other platforms. She strictly adheres to her workout routine as much as her diet, managing not just a slim figure but also a beautiful and healthy line.
Even Kang Min-kyung, who loves desserts, couldn't resist the allure of Dujonku. She burned off the calories through exercise. Let's find out about Kang Min-kyung's workout effects and Dujonku.
Kang Min-kyung's High-Intensity Workout Routine
The workout routine revealed by Kang Min-kyung that day includes ▲ StepMill and dynamic stretching ▲ Curtsy lunge X4 ▲ Outer thigh hip abduction + hip extension X 3 ▲ Side lying leg raise X 3 ▲ Seated row & TRX W X3 ▲ Leg raise X 3.
Starting with StepMill and dynamic stretching, this routine includes lower body strengthening, upper body, and core exercises, making it effective for overall strength improvement and cardiovascular function enhancement. The combination of aerobic (StepMill) and strength (lower body, upper body, core) exercises is excellent for reducing body fat, maintaining muscle, and correcting posture, making it suitable for hip lifting and abdominal definition as a running aid. Doing it 3-4 times a week can boost metabolism and improve daily activity efficiency.
StepMill simulates stair climbing, stimulating large lower body muscles (glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps) and immediately increasing heart rate, enhancing calorie burning and core balance. Dynamic stretching is beneficial for increasing blood flow, expanding joint range of motion, and preventing injuries before exercise.
Curtsy lunges, outer thigh hip abductions, and side lying leg raises are lower body muscle strengthening exercises. Curtsy lunges involve crossing one leg behind the other while bending the knee to the floor, which is good for strengthening the gluteus maximus (upper and outer buttocks), gluteus medius, and adductors. It enhances hip stability and lateral movement balance, preventing pelvic tilt while running. The outer thigh hip abduction, which involves spreading the legs sideways while using the outer glutes, and hip extension, which involves extending the hips backward, train the gluteus medius and minimus (outer and rear glutes) and the tensor fasciae latae, playing a role in stabilizing stride and preventing injuries. The side lying leg raise, where the upper leg is lifted while lying on the side, strengthens the gluteus medius, iliopsoas, and external obliques. Lifting the leg sideways helps strengthen the outer glutes and stabilize the core laterally.
The seated row and leg raise are upper body and core muscle exercises. The seated row, which involves pulling while seated, strengthens the latissimus dorsi, lower trapezius, rhomboids, and posterior deltoids. It improves posture correction and upper body endurance through back muscle traction. The leg raise, where the legs are lifted while lying down, trains the rectus abdominis, iliopsoas, and pelvic floor muscles, providing lower abdominal strengthening and overall core stabilization effects.
The Sensation of 'Dujonku', A Calorie Bomb
Following the chocolate trend in Dubai two years ago, the recently popular dessert 'Dujonku' (Dubai chewy cookie) is a high-calorie dessert combining pistachio spread, kadaif, marshmallows, and white chocolate. Celebrities and other famous individuals have been posting their experiences eating it on SNS, making it very popular.
However, depending on the size and recipe, one piece (40-60g) of Dujonku contains 245-500 kcal, comparable to a bowl of rice. Based on a 50g serving of Dujonku, it includes about 28g of carbohydrates (14g of sugars), 13g of fat, and 4g of protein, with high-fat ingredients like pistachio spread, kadaif, and marshmallows making up most of the calories, posing a significant risk of weight gain if consumed excessively.
However, the spike in blood sugar was surprisingly low. A direct measurement experiment conducted by Komedi.com on three adults after consuming Dujonku showed minimal fluctuations, indicating that the feared blood sugar spike did not occur. This is attributed to the high-fat structure of Dujonku, where the large amounts of fat in the main ingredients slow down the digestion and absorption rate of the food, preventing blood sugar spikes. Nevertheless, the high-fat and high-calorie nature remains unchanged, so those on a diet or with diabetes should be cautious.
Especially if you are following intermittent fasting or a workout routine, it is advisable to consume only a small amount as a cheat day snack or to use alternative ingredients like konjac when making it to reduce calories. If you enjoyed it like Kang Min-kyung, it is advisable to burn off the calories consumed with sufficient exercise. Consuming a small amount after using the StepMill can be useful for energy replenishment.
