"How Did He Lose the Weight?"...Shindong Goes from 116 kg to 79 kg and Uses This Workout to Block the Yo-Yo Effect [Health Talk]

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\r[Financial News] Shindong, a member of Super Junior, is drawing attention after revealing that he has become noticeably leaner following his weight loss and is now fully immersed in ice hockey. He had previously admitted to repeated cycles of dieting and regaining weight, and interest is growing in the health benefits and workout effects of his new sport, ice hockey.
On the 24th, Shindong shared photos on social media showing him fully geared up for ice hockey. He said, "I thought I would just try it once, but before I knew it, I had a full set of custom gear. It's really so much fun. As expected, sports are all about the gear."
Shindong had previously reduced his weight from 116 kg to 79 kg, but he experienced the yo-yo effect again within three months. He also said he tried taking Wegovy, a drug known for obesity treatment, but did not see major results.
Since then, he has successfully lost 37 kg through steady efforts such as controlling his food intake and walking 10,000 steps a day. He is now maintaining his health and weight through ice hockey.
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Ice hockey is a highly effective high-intensity sport for weight loss. Because players repeatedly sprint, slow down, and rest while controlling the puck with a stick on the ice, it naturally delivers an interval-training effect.
Its calorie burn is also enormous because of the intense activity involved. Depending on body weight and exercise intensity, ice hockey is generally known to burn 700 to 1,000 kcal per hour. Since players must skate on ice while wearing heavy protective gear, it requires far more energy than running on flat ground.
The biggest enemy of dieting is the yo-yo effect. To prevent it, basal metabolic rate must be increased, and skating while maintaining balance on the ice is excellent for building muscle mass. That is because the core, thighs, hips, and other large lower-body muscles must stay constantly engaged to avoid losing balance on the slippery surface.
In fact, a study published in the international journal BMC Public Health found that overweight and obese adult men who participated in 12 weeks of hockey training lost an average of 3.58 kg more than the control group. Notably, they were able to maintain the weight loss steadily for one year. In other words, the increase in basal metabolic rate from greater muscle mass played a key role in preventing rebound weight gain.
Ice hockey is excellent for improving cardiorespiratory endurance and relieving stress, but because it involves frequent collisions and is played on a slippery surface, beginners must be thoroughly prepared for safety risks.
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moon@fnnews.com Moon Young-jin Reporter