Actress Park Gyu-young revealed how she manages her figure through ballet.
Park Gyu-young regularly shares her daily ballet routine on social media. She also commented, “My determination for ballet is fully charged.”
Park Gyu-young, who boasts a delicate figure without excess fat, is a representative celebrity known for her pure beauty. However, she revealed in a previous broadcast that “I wasn’t originally thin.” Park Gyu-young said, “There are times when it’s better to look clearer on screen, so I dieted after debuting as an actress,” adding, “I lost 15kg compared to my school days.”
Excellent for Body Correction and Improving Blood Circulation
Ballet is considered a representative exercise for body correction. This is why it is said to be more suitable for posture correction than for weight loss. There are many movements that align the head, shoulders, pelvis, and feet vertically.
Repeating these movements helps develop a habit of maintaining proper body alignment even in daily life. Additionally, stretching is essential to perform ballet movements. Stretching tight muscles and hip joints enhances flexibility and improves blood circulation.
In fact, Park Gyu-young is envied by many women for her straight neck and right-angled shoulders. Moreover, standing on one leg or performing rotation movements develops balance and strengthens the abdominal muscles and spine. When muscles form around the abdomen and spine, it helps improve body posture.
Waist Circumference and Body Fat Reduction... Preventing Injuries with Sufficient Stretching
Ballet is not only effective for body correction. Many movements involve walking on tiptoes or holding positions, which also strengthens muscles. According to research, long-term ballet practice can help reduce waist circumference, body fat, and weight.
According to a research team from the Department of Public Health Policy at the University of West Attica in Greece, ballet majors or dancers who have trained for a long time had lower body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage compared to the general population. However, they may have lower body fat percentage due to their overall lower food intake.
However, caution is needed to avoid injuries. This is because repetitive movements and precise muscle control are required. Performing movements that are too strenuous for one’s ability can put stress on the joints. Therefore, beginners should always receive guidance from professionals to maintain proper posture.
