41-year-old actress Han Ji-hye's workout status is making headlines. This photo was confirmed to be a post uploaded directly by Han Ji-hye on her SNS. From her appearance in a padded jacket heading to her workout, to focusing on strength training in leggings and a crop top, and finally a mirror selfie after finishing with cardio, all were revealed on the same day.
Han Ji-hye is a 'working mom' who has maintained a slim and toned figure through consistent exercise even after giving birth to her daughter in 2021. The reason her slim line remains unshaken despite childbirth and parenting is due to her strict self-management in maintaining workout intensity rather than her natural body shape.
"On the way to workout, seriousness"… The intensity of the workout is different from the start
Han Ji-hye added the caption "On the way to workout. Seriousness" to her pre-workout photo. This means she approaches her workouts with a firm mindset, not just lightly warming up. Experts point to 'starting habits' as a key factor influencing workout effectiveness. Moving at a set time and having a non-procrastinating attitude creates workout sustainability. Her method of securing workout time even while juggling parenting and work becomes the starting point for body management.
Strength training targeting the latissimus dorsi… The key to a slim upper body line
In the released photos, Han Ji-hye is focusing on upper body strength training. She mentioned, "Not perfect, but improved posture. Looking for my lats," directly pointing out her workout focus. The latissimus dorsi is a key muscle that emphasizes the waistline and makes the upper body appear slim. Exercises that contract and relax the lats, such as lat pulldowns or rowing movements, are effective in stabilizing the upper body line, which can easily become loose after childbirth. This is why her figure looks both slender and toned.
Leggings show the 'real workout intensity'
Her appearance in leggings and a crop top demonstrates the intensity of her workout. It’s not just simple stretching or light cardio, but strength training that makes her sweat. After childbirth, it’s easy to experience a decrease in muscle mass and changes in body shape, but incorporating strength training helps prevent a decline in basal metabolic rate. Han Ji-hye's workout is more about maintaining her lines and increasing body density rather than just losing weight.
Finishing with 36 minutes of cardio intervals… The decisive factor in completing her figure
The final part of her workout is cardio intervals. Han Ji-hye wrote, "Finishing workout cardio intervals 36 minutes". Interval training involves alternating between high and low intensity to raise the heart rate, which is highly effective for burning body fat. Especially, continuing with interval cardio after strength training enhances body management effects. The not-so-short duration of 36 minutes showcases the density of her workout.
