Actress Gi Eun-se (42) revealed her workout routine at home.
Recently, Gi Eun-se shared several photos along with the caption, "I love hanging. It’s totally my style. I’m going up and down and flipping all day long."
In the photos, Gi Eun-se showcases various movements using a home Pilates apparatus. She boasts a toned body without any excess fat and effortlessly hangs upside down.
The ‘Home Shroth Bar’ is Effective for Core Muscle Strengthening and Spine Stretching
The apparatus Gi Eun-se used is called the ‘Home Shroth Bar,’ a home Pilates device. It is primarily fixed to a wall or ceiling and can be used for exercises focused on weight loading, traction, and alignment correction. By holding onto the bar and performing hanging or pulling movements, one can stretch the spine and joints that are usually compressed by gravity.
Particularly, attention must be paid to the alignment of the pelvis, thorax, and shoulders, allowing the core muscles to activate naturally. If one shoulder is raised higher or the pelvis is misaligned, it can be felt immediately during the movements, aiding in posture correction training.
If Not Properly Fixed, Injuries May Occur… Be Cautious if You Have a History of Disc Issues
There are also points to be cautious about. The home shroth bar has a structure that directly bears body weight, so if the wall or ceiling fixation is inadequate, the risk of injury is high. If installed improperly on drywall or weak walls, it can detach during exercise and cause accidents.
When exercising, using momentum or excessively hanging can reduce effectiveness and put strain on the back and neck. Especially if one has a weak back or a history of disc issues, excessive repetition of traction movements can worsen pain.
It’s Better to First Master the Basics with Mat Pilates
Therefore, the home shroth bar is best used as an auxiliary tool by those who have already developed a sense of posture. If one has no experience with Pilates at all, it’s easy to use the apparatus without knowing one’s neutral position or how to engage the core, which can lead to excessive tension in the shoulders or bending of the back.
Thus, for complete beginners, it is safer to first learn breathing and the alignment of the pelvis and ribs with mat Pilates before using it as an auxiliary tool. When using it for the first time, it is advisable to limit usage to about 5 minutes while supporting oneself with the feet on the ground without hanging, and to check the position of the shoulders and ribs in a mirror to reduce the risk of injury.
