Yeongdeungpo-gu Operates Online 1:1 Home Prescription Exercise Counseling Room

1:1 Customized Exercise Consultation by Professional Exercise Prescribers... Online via Zoom... Weekly Until December 18, New Applicants Accepted Through Old Website

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Recently, the number of people enjoying home training (home training) has increased due to the spread of COVID-19. However, without proper basic knowledge about exercise, reckless intense workouts and excessive strength training can easily lead to injuries.

Also, in the cold winter, as the temperature drops, muscle and joint flexibility decreases, blood vessels constrict easily, and the risk of stroke increases.

The Yeongdeungpo District Office (District Mayor Chaehyun Il) Public Health Center operates an ‘Online 1:1 Home Prescription Exercise Counseling Room’ where participants can receive customized health consultations through professional exercise prescribers, proper exercise methods, and posture correction.

The exercise counseling room can be conveniently accessed anywhere with an internet connection. Being provided online is a major advantage as consultations are conducted in a safe and comfortable environment without concerns about COVID-19 or cold weather.

Consultations are conducted one-on-one via real-time video, and before the program starts, a preliminary survey is conducted to check for underlying conditions such as chronic diseases and musculoskeletal disorders, as well as desired exercise information.

After the individual preliminary survey, customized exercise counseling is provided by a professional exercise prescriber. For up to 20 minutes per person, detailed guidance is given on problems with existing exercise methods, exercise methods suitable for current health conditions, correct posture correction, and easy-to-follow strength and aerobic exercises at home.

Additionally, personalized exercise prescriptions and related educational materials are mailed to participants’ homes to encourage continued exercise in daily life and provide motivation and information for health management.

The home prescription exercise counseling room is open to all Yeongdeungpo residents, and applications can be submitted through the integrated reservation tab on the Yeongdeungpo District Office website.

The program runs until December 18, recruiting new applicants every week.

The program is conducted daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. via the video conferencing program Zoom.

Mr. Kim, who participated in the online exercise counseling room last October, said, “I often stopped exercising because of severe muscle pain, but after the home prescription counseling, I learned that the pain was caused by postures that put a lot of strain on my muscles. I was reluctant to go outside due to the cold weather and COVID-19, so it was great to safely receive counseling at home. The instructor’s kind and professional exercise prescriptions and detailed guidance on proper exercise methods were very helpful.”

According to a satisfaction survey conducted among participants in October, all participants expressed satisfaction with the online program, receiving great responses from residents.

Furthermore, the district operates a ‘Live Obesity Prevention Exercise Class’ every Tuesday and Thursday evening for office workers to prevent adult obesity caused by lack of exercise in winter, providing valuable exercise methods and fitness management tips through professional instructors.

The obesity prevention class is also conducted in real-time online format, allowing participants to receive personalized posture correction through interactive communication with the instructor.

Chaehyun Il, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo District, said, “We have launched the online exercise counseling room to support residents whose minds and bodies are shrinking due to the cold winter weather and the spread of COVID-19. Through the ‘Online Exercise Counseling Room,’ we hope residents find the appropriate exercise and health management methods that suit them and have a healthy and safe winter.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.