Cha Eun-woo is always mindful of his health and visuals, ensuring to shelve out time for his workout routine. If you’re looking to build a strong and fit frame like the celebrated idol, keep reading to know everything about his workout routine and diet plan.
From being a member of the highly sought-after boy band Astro to a prominent K-drama actor and now finally, a soloist – Cha Eun-woo is one of the most popular faces dominating South Korean entertainment. In his decade-long journey in showbiz, the star has juggled between singing, dancing and acting, navigated gruelling schedules, performances, shoots, and tours. However, one thing has remained constant – his fitness.
While his enviable physique has us all drooling now, did you know that the star was overweight at one point and struggled with physically demanding activities in his rookie days? It was only after adopting an active lifestyle and eating healthy that he dropped those extra kilos and caught the world’s attention.
Cha Eun-woo’s trainers spill the beans on his fitness
In an earlier conversation with AYO (via Koreaboo), celerity trainers Kim Dae Hyun and Lee Seok Jun discussed Cha Eun-woo’s stunning physique. Both the trainers, who previously worked with the K-pop prodigy, mentioned that since the singer is tall and has a big build, his body has “masculine beauty”.
Lee Seok Jun added, “He looks even more gorgeous with his nice body, so I think that’s why he takes care of his body a lot. If I had his face, I would never exercise.” Hyun further mentioned that the artist is one of the most ‘diligent and hardworking people’ he has ever met.
This goes on to show that Cha Eun-woo is so much more than just his pretty visuals – he’s a dedicated artist who has toiled his way to maintain that body. After all, consistency is key, guys.
Here’s what Cha Eun-woo’s workout routine looks like
According to Health Yogi, Cha Eun-woo’s workout is a blend of cardio and free body workouts that you can easily do at home.
Cardio
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The artist’s primary source of painting a toned body is dancing. After all, rigorous dance practices are a part and parcel of every K-pop idol’s life. Cardio exercises like dancing, running, biking, swimming, gardening and more are a surefire way to get your blood pumping. Any exercise counts as cardio if it involves intentional coordinated physical actions that increase your heart rate for endless stretches of time. You should ideally get at least 150 minutes of moderate cardio exercises or 75 minutes of vigorous cardio exercises in a week.
Cardiovascular exercise boosts your heart health, lowers your blood pressure, strengthens the immune system, improves your sleep, supports your mental health, aids sleep, regulates weight as well as promotes better balance and agility.
If you’re unsure about where to start, here are some simple and no-equipment exercises. These include jumping jacks, high knees, running/ jogging, jumping rope, boxing and more. To spruce things up, you can also join dance or yoga classes.
Free body workouts
Free body workouts are the best way to tone your muscles and work on your cardiovascular health. With the wide variety of body-weight exercises that require no equipment, you’ll no longer have excuses to not work out. All you have to do is move your body. From fundamental movements like squats and push-ups to more advanced exercises like Bulgarian split squats – these exercises are functional for everyday life.
To build a physique like the Astro member, Health Yogi suggests trying out the following exercises.
- Push-ups
- Wide push-ups
- Pike push-ups
- Reverse plank
- Plank
- Crunches
- Leg raises
- Russian twist
- Squats
- Jump squats to squat pulse
- Lunges
- Glute thruster
Free body workouts boost balance and flexibility, give you the freedom to workout at your own pace without the hassle of equipment/ gym, help build muscle, support good posture, relieve stress and much more.
Cha Eun-woo’s diet plan
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The True Beauty actor’s journey from struggling with baby fat to attaining a sharper and more defined physique is nothing short of inspiring. In an earlier interview, Woo revealed that he lost 18 pounds within four months through his patience and persistence. According to Jayne Stars, the artist mentioned, “The magic food is tomatoes. I would eat it almost every day and would not get bored of it.”
The actor added that his agency mandated him to lose weight. “We couldn’t eat anything, but dieting was so hard,” he recalled. To date, his agency forbids him to devour chocolate, kimbap, tuna, and sauce. Despite all the temptations, Cha Eun-woo is still sticking to a healthy diet.
To follow a meal plan like Cha Eun-woo, Health Yogi suggests the following diet plan:
Breakfast
- Chicken sausage
- Toast
- Avocado or berries
- Juice
Snack
- Ice tea/coffee or Shake/smoothie
Lunch
- Chicken breast or salmon
- Veggies
- Salad
Dinner
- Sushi
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– What does Cha Eun-woo’s workout routine look like?
The South Korean star’s workout routine is a blend of cardio and free body movements like push-ups, planks, crunches etc.
– Has Cha Eun-woo done his military service?
It is reported that Cha Eun-woo will be enlisting in the military in 2024.
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Kriti Nayyar
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Kriti is a stay-at-home dog mama, whose knack for telling interesting stories keeps her erstwhile monotonous life sane. A literature & journalism degree holder, you'll find her binging on Agatha Christie novels while critiquing the everyday state of affairs. On Kriti's seldom social outings, she's seen devouring coffee sangria with appetizing bread on the side.
