Korean star Sunmi, also known as Lee Sun-mi, is a South Korean singer, dancer, songwriter, and record producer. She started out in 2007 with the girl group Wonder Girls and left in 2010 to focus on her studies.
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Now she’s back with her latest single, Balloon in Love, and people can’t get enough of it. Alongside her return and the success of the new single, there’s been admiration for her stunning figure, notably her slender legs.
Curious how she keeps her legs looking so great? Here are four simple tricks she uses.
P.S. One of her secrets includes using a towel for stretching!
Stretch Your Legs With a Towel Before Bed
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Exercise has always been a part of Sunmi’s routine, but she also incorporates a nightly leg-stretching trick using a towel before bed. It’s a simple method and here’s how you can do it:
- Lie flat on your bed
- Lift one leg up to a 90-degree angle with your body
- Place a towel around the foot and pull the ends down with both hands
You should feel a stretch and mild pain at the back of your leg. Hold the position for 10 minutes before switching to the other leg.
Wear Compression Socks to Bed
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Standing or sitting for extended periods can lead to leg swelling. Sunmi addresses this issue by wearing calf compression socks before bedtime. These socks exert pressure on the calf muscles, effectively reducing swelling.
This practice is especially beneficial for individuals with prolonged standing or sitting routines. Lee Mi-joo, another K-pop singer, reportedly follows the same practice to uphold her attractive leg shape!
Relax Your Legs Before Bed with a Soothing Massage
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If you’re not already in the habit of massaging your legs, take a cue from Sunmi’s routine. Each night after showering, she massages her legs with body lotion. This practice not only enhances the appearance of her legs by making them look more toned and firm but also promotes overall leg health and boosts blood circulation.
While many of us apply lotion regularly, we often overlook giving our legs a thorough massage. So, next time you moisturise, take a few extra minutes to massage your legs as well!
Strength Training to Increase Muscle Mass
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Dancing serves as both exercise and aerobic activity for Sunmi, which also contributed to her maintaining a slim figure and weight loss.
In addition to this, she incorporates strength training into her routine to build muscle mass, enhancing her overall health and giving her legs a defined, muscular, and sculpted appearance.
Featured image credit: Sunmi/Instagram
