1.Evening Gym Session: Working Out in Korea!!
I worked from home today and wrapped up my workday right around 6 PM. As soon as I closed my laptop, I headed straight to the gym.
hellene Fitness
2.Where My Gym Is
My gym is located super close to my apartment. I usually just throw on a pair of slides, carry my running shoes in hand, and walk over. As soon as I arrive, I change shoes and get straight to business.
Honestly, the closer the gym is, the better. If it takes any real effort to get there, chances are I’ll find an excuse to skip it—and end up not working out at all.
3.What My Gym (Hellin Fitness) Is Like
I’m not entirely sure what gyms in other countries are like, but in Korea, most local gyms split their space roughly 30% for cardio machines and 70% for weight training equipment.
Since my current focus is weight loss, I stick almost entirely to cardio and spend my time on the treadmill (which we usually call a “running machine” in Korean). Hellin Fitness offers super reasonable membership rates, though the cardio section is a bit on the smaller side. Surprisingly, a lot of members here seem to focus heavily on cardio, so the treadmills can get pretty busy!
4.Today’s Treadmill Stats & Weight Loss Progress
In the past, doing even 40 minutes on the treadmill felt like a struggle. But lately, my cardiovascular endurance has improved significantly, and hitting an hour now feels like second nature.
Today, I clocked in 75 minutes. My main workout strategy is keeping my heart rate consistently in Zone 2. I’ve found this to be the most effective approach for fat loss, at least for my body.
Since starting this routine in mid-June up to today (August 24), I’ve managed to drop about 5 kg (11 lbs). I feel way more focused during my workouts now than I used to, which makes the whole process so much more rewarding.
5.Gym Culture: Korea vs. Overseas
From what I’ve seen online, it feels like gym culture in Western countries leans heavily toward bulking up and building noticeable muscle mass. While plenty of people in Korea train for muscle gains too, a huge portion of gym-goers are primarily focused on cutting body fat and staying lean.
I’m really curious about what the everyday gym vibe is like in the US or Europe—is it mostly about heavy lifting, or do a lot of people just stick to cardio like me?
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