Uhm Jung-hwa Reveals Her Secret Workout For Maintaining 47kg In Her 50s

Singer and actress Um Jung-hwa, 54, has revealed her secret to maintaining a firm physique in her 50s. On the 24th, Um Jung-hwa posted several photos on her SNS channel with the caption "Looks like Floating in mid-air???" In the photos, she is seen sweating it out through various exercises include boxing.

Um Jung-hwa, in her 50s, has gained attention for her 47kg weight and has shown her mastery of self-management through regular exercise and diet control.

Boosting confidence and aiding in dieting, boxing

Boxing is now popular among women for improving fitness and aiding in weight loss. Boxing effectively enhances body balance, strength, and agility. It can improve physical abilities and boost confidence with just punching movements, suitable even for women and seniors with low stamina.

In particular, boxing involves intense actions like punching sandbags repeatedly for short periods of 2-3 minutes, similar to high-intensity interval training. According to research from McMaster University in Canada, 60 seconds of such training improves heart and lung health comparable to 45 minutes of low-intensity exercise.

It is also effective in calorie burning. According to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), combining punches and kicks in boxing burns 8 more calories per minute than swimming. Stretching, jump rope, push-ups, and cycling before and after boxing are also effective aerobic exercises for burning body fat.

Beginners prone to wrist injuries, stretch and wear gloves

However, boxing, being a powerful and intense exercise, can lead to injuries in areas like the back, knees, buttocks, and shoulders. Therefore, it's important to exercise under the guidance of experts according to your fitness level and physical abilities, especially if you already experience pain in your knees or shoulders.

Especially for beginners, who may easily injure their wrists due to inadequate punching skills when hitting sandbags, it's crucial to thoroughly stretch your wrists before starting exercise. Like Um Jung-hwa, always wear gloves and learn proper punching techniques and postures.