Actress and singer Kim Yoon-ji, also known as NS Yoon-ji, has captivated audiences by revealing her remarkable post-childbirth fitness journey, losing 16kg through home workouts, often incorporating her daughter Ella into her routine. Her rigorous self-care regimen, showcased on the 588th episode of KBS2’s “Superman Returns,” airing Wednesday, left the show’s MCs astonished.
During the broadcast, the daughter-in-law of comedian Lee Sang-hae shared that she gained over 16kg during her pregnancy but managed to shed it all, now weighing less than her pre-pregnancy weight of approximately 47kg at 168cm tall.
Kim Yoon-ji’s Home Workout Secrets
Kim Yoon-ji’s dedication to fitness began remarkably early, just eight days after giving birth. She demonstrated a comprehensive home workout routine that has been key to her transformation. Her exercises include a combination of light stretching, abdominal strengthening, and core exercises, all performed with impressive precision and a toned physique.
Beyond her general routine, Kim Yoon-ji has shared specific strategies for managing her weight, especially after periods of indulgent eating. These include:
- Hydration: Consuming more than 2 liters of water the day after overeating to help flush out sodium.
- Intermittent Fasting: Maintaining a fasting period of 16-20 hours, particularly after heavier meals, noting that this helps in burning fat more effectively.
- First Meal Strategy: Breaking her fast with a salad to replenish her body with “clean and healthy food.”
- Fasting Cardio: Emphasizing the benefits of fasting cardio for better fat burning.
- Lower Body Workouts: Incorporating lower body exercises, known for their high-calorie consumption, to boost her metabolism while being mindful of not over-straining her body.
Daughter Ella: The 10kg “Workout Mate”
One of the most impressive and heartwarming aspects of Kim Yoon-ji’s routine is the active involvement of her daughter, Ella. On “Superman Returns,” she was seen performing powerful squats while holding her 10kg daughter, even placing Ella on her shoulders to increase the intensity of her workout. This unique approach to combining childcare with fitness has earned her the title of a “self-care master” and has previously been shared on her social media, where she affectionately referred to Ella as her “weekend workout mate.”
MCs Park Soo-hong, Choi Ji-woo, and Ahn Young-mi expressed their amazement at Kim Yoon-ji’s ability to maintain such a high level of fitness, especially after childbirth, with Ahn Young-mi exclaiming, “Is that even possible?” Choi Ji-woo also mentioned seeing videos of her exercising with Ella, calling it “amazing.”
A Supermom’s Inspiration
Kim Yoon-ji, who is married to businessman Choi Woo-sung and welcomed Ella last July, has garnered global attention not only for her acting career, including a role in Netflix’s “Lift,” but also for her discipline and inspiring post-pregnancy recovery. Her appearance on “Superman Returns” has not only highlighted her personal achievements but also offered practical and motivating insights into how busy parents can integrate fitness into their daily lives, turning family time into an opportunity for self-care. Her toned arms and slim waistline have drawn widespread admiration from viewers and netizens alike.
