Park Kyuyoung shows off her ballet skills…"Get a beautiful body line"

On the 6th, actress Park Gyuyoung posted photos of herself practicing ballet on her SNS account. In the photos, she is seen wearing a ballet outfit, showcasing her flexibility while stretching.

Her slender figure and impressive flexibility caught the attention of many. It is known that Park Gyuyoung has been practicing ballet for several years, which she started as a way to correct her posture. In a past interview, she shared, “Since I started doing ballet consistently, my shoulders have improved a lot, and I've been told that my neck and shoulder lines look beautiful,” speaking about the positive effects she experienced.

Ballet is Effective for Posture Correction and Small Muscle Development

Ballet, which Park Gyuyoung has been practicing steadily, is actually very helpful for posture correction. Many ballet movements focus on engaging the core and elongating the body. Through this process, common posture issues such as slouched backs, rounded shoulders, pelvic misalignment, and forward head posture are corrected.

Additionally, ballet involves the repetition of tension and relaxation in muscles, which has a similar effect to strength training. Muscles are developed in a balanced way, and misaligned bones and joints are realigned. Particularly, ballet works the deep muscles of the lower body, leading to stronger thighs and toned buttocks.

While practicing ballet, one can feel the activation of small muscles that are rarely used in everyday life, such as the transversus abdominis, pelvic floor muscles, and latissimus dorsi. As these small muscles develop, unnecessary body fat is reduced, and the overall body shape becomes more graceful. The energy expenditure also increases, which can aid in weight loss.

Warm-Up with Sufficient Stretching… Avoid Ballet if You Have Severe Disc Problems

Although ballet appears graceful, it is actually a high-intensity workout. According to a 2014 study published in the Journal of the Korean Society of Dance, ballet burns more energy than running. The energy expenditure during the ballet exercises used in the study was found to be 12.12 kcal per minute, which is higher than the 10.8 kcal burned by a 50kg person running 200 meters per minute. This demonstrates that ballet can be quite demanding, especially when it involves vigorous movements like jumps and spins.

However, attempting high-difficulty movements without proper preparation can be risky. If flexibility or strength is insufficient, improper posture can lead to injury. Therefore, it is important to do plenty of stretching and warm-up exercises before starting intense ballet movements. If you feel pain while practicing ballet, it is recommended to reduce the intensity or take a break.

Some people should avoid ballet altogether. If you have severe disc issues, it’s better to refrain from practicing ballet. While ballet can initially help build muscle strength and reduce pain for those with early-stage disc problems, if the damage to the disc is too severe, it may be difficult for the disc to handle the physical strain.