Song Joong Ki Workout 2021: The ‘Vincenzo’ Star Reveals Why he Prefers Pilates Over Other Workouts
Song Joong Ki embodies the epitome of the heartthrob type--from the pretty boy face to the boy next door aura.
Over the years, the "Vincenzo" star captivated millions of fans with his oozing charm and visually stunning looks and not to mention his astounding skills as an actor.
It is safe to say that we get to see more of the award-winning actor this 2021 and in the coming year as Song Joong Ki appeared in a slew of projects, and the fans loved it.
After his almost four-year hiatus from the big screen, the A-lister made a massive comeback with his blockbuster sci-fi movie "Space Sweepers."
The same goes for his drama as the 35-year-old actor got the viewers hooked up with the top rating K-drama "Vincenzo" opposite Jeon Yeo Bin.
Now, the South Korean star is booked and busy till 2022 with his forthcoming dramas and films.
Ever wondered how the award-winning actor managed to take care of himself despite his busy schedule?
With that, let's take a look at Song Joong Ki's workout and how he achieved that ultimate #FitnessGoals body.
Song Joong Ki Before Entering Showbiz
There's no doubt how the Hallyu star maintained his toned physique and aced his stunts in different action scenes.
One fun fact about the actor is that before his acting debut, the 35-year-old star used to be a short-distance speed skater, so the grueling training was not new.
Interestingly, he was able to compete in the National Sports Festival thrice, representing his hometown Daejeon; unfortunately, he reportedly had to quit the sports due to his injuries.
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Song Jong Ki Talks About his Body in "Descendants of the Sun"
Who would forget Song Joong Ki's workout scene in the mega-hit K-drama "Descendants of the Sun," where it featured the actor's broad shoulders and jaw-dropping abs.
However, in his previous interview with KBS 2TV's "Entertainment Weekly," he expressed his regret by joking that he "does not have those same abs anymore."
This might be completely untrue given that he appeared in the movie "The Battleship Island" looking all beefed up.
Speaking of bulking up, the 35-year-old actor had to undergo intense training for the action film since his character portrays a Korean soldier.
Several outlets cited that the A-lister went on a quick two-week bulk program with his personal trainer, Danny Joe.
Aside from this, Song Joong Ki's diet had to change and adapt to his new workout.
He was advised to go on intermittent fasting, which only requires having one meal a day, but he only lasted a month trying the diet.
Song Joong Ki's Workout Does Not Include Over the Top Exercise
The Hallyu star once revealed why he veers away from an intense workout and opts for pilates.
He previously shared that he starts his day by doing the said method of exercise to speed up his recovery since pilates concentrates on muscular strength, endurance movements, and low-impact flexibility.
Fortunately, he fell in love with the exercise and mentioned that he feels energized and refreshed after every session.
"I actually started it for recovery purposes because I hurt my knee in the past. But now, my heart feels refreshed when I do pilates every morning," he revealed to the online magazine, "Hi_High."
