In the past few years, a new musical genre called K-Pop has gained popularity. K-pop stands for Korean music that can include diverse music styles such as pop, EDM and rock. Ever since I was a child, K-pop got my attention for its unique and colorful videos as well as its energetic choreographies. As an avid listener of multiple K-pop groups, I have managed to learn numerous choreographies, resulting in sore legs and being drenched in sweat. With K-pop becoming a popular genre, it is no surprise that many groups often perform choreographies that can be challenging and often require lots of stamina.
If you find it hard to commit to a workout routine or you are not motivated to get physical and you just happen to like K-pop, this might be the perfect workout for you. This does not require any fancy equipment, all you need is YouTube, your favorite K-pop songs, and open space in the comfort of your home.
Dancing is a great way to exercise, as it works on multiple parts of your body. You should start off your workout by learning easier dances. K-pop girl groups tend to have easy and fun choreographies to follow and get your muscles warmed up. Starting off with complicated and intense choreographies can become frustrating, and you’re more likely to get discouraged to keep going. It’s also important to change dances if you grow accustomed to one workout session.
While you can use any song of your liking, I recommend “Red Flavor” by Red Velvet, an energetic summer song that requires slight footwork. “Dance the night away” by Twice, is another catchy summer song with a slightly more intense choreography concentrating on footwork, hand movements, and jumping. “Dalla Dalla” by Itzy is another energetic song that can help you work out almost every part of your body, while also possessing hand movements that can help with coordination.
Once you are ready for more challenging and physically demanding dances, I recommend “Chase me” by Dreamcatcher. It’s a great option to work out your arms and legs. Another song is “Fantasia” by Monsta X, a catchy, and energetic song that is an ideal full-body workout, that can leave your thighs sore.
Learning and dancing multiple choreographies are an enjoyable way to merge interest in K-pop and fitness. The best part of this workout is the freedom to pick and dance to your favorite songs, there is no obligation to get all the moves and small details right.
