Choi Hee—Can This Really Be the Figure of a Mom of Two? “I Do ‘This Workout’ While the Kids Are Asleep”

Former announcer and TV personality Choi Hee (39) shared a glimpse of her early-morning workout routine.

On the 5th, Choi posted a photo on social media with the caption, “These days, I take advantage of the window when the kids sleep in and head out to work out at 6:30. It feels like I’m becoming a morning person, and I love it.”

The photo shows Choi at the gym mid-workout. Her firm, toned physique—hard to believe she’s a mom of two—drew attention.

Working out early in the morning, as Choi does, can naturally increase your overall daily activity level, which can help with both physique and health management. One benefit is that it’s easier to establish a pattern in which energy expenditure continues through post-workout meals and everyday activities.

However, right after waking, body temperature and joint mobility are lower, and blood pressure fluctuations tend to be relatively greater. Without a thorough warm-up, the risk of injury can increase. Also, because you may be dehydrated, it’s important to drink water before exercising.

For morning strength training, it’s preferable to split training across major muscle groups in a way that won’t weigh you down for the rest of the day, rather than intensely stimulating the entire body all at once. Instead of forcing yourself to hit a set number of reps, setting the intensity so you have 1–2 reps in reserve can help prevent your condition from dropping throughout the day.

If your goal is fat loss, it can also help to add short cardio sessions about 2–3 times per week. However, if you push both strength training and cardio too hard in the morning, fatigue can accumulate—so either finish with about 10–15 minutes of light cardio after strength training, or alternate them on different days.

After a morning workout, it’s best to get enough protein to support muscle recovery and include a small amount of carbohydrates to replenish energy. An ideal combination is protein foods such as eggs, chicken breast, or tofu, paired with a small portion of rice or sweet potato, plus vegetables.