SOURCE: 샤이니 민호, 운동 그렇게 하더니...183cm 70kg "내장지방 측정 안 될 정도" [핫피플]
SHINee’s Minho (Choi Minho) has revealed his impressive physical state, showing off a body fat percentage of just 10%.
On the 13th, Minho’s personal YouTube channel featured a video titled "The shocking physical condition of someone who doesn't diet. Minho's checkup results revealed." The video shows Minho visiting Dr. Woo Changyoon, a well-known member of the Youtube channel 'Doctor Friends,' to get a medical evaluation.
Minho explained his reason for visiting the hospital to get an accurate body measurement, saying, "I haven't trained hard for about a month. I lost my motivation. Between SHINee concerts, variety shows appearances, and filming for YouTube, staying in shape hasn't been easy. I felt I needed a moment of self-reflection."
As he underwent his first detailed measurement beyond a basic InBody scan, Minho was surprised by the changes in his body, noting, "My body fat increased, even though my weight dropped." Despite his concerns, his physical condition remained excellent with at a height of 183cm and a weight of 70.4kg.
Reviewing the results, Dr. Woo Changyoon was amazed, saying, "His waist is remarkably thin. Additionally, the muscular symmetry in his legs is incredible. A difference of less than 1cm is considered balanced, but Minho’s difference is only 0.2cm. His legs are extremely well-balanced."
The doctor further clarified, "You know the body fat shown on standard InBody scans? Compared to a DEXA scan, there’s usually about a 4% difference. InBody measurements tend to come out 3-4% lower. On the DEXA, Minho’s body fat is exactly 10%, which is the ideal range.”
In particular, the doctor was impressed, saying, "When we look at the fat distribution and muscle mass, his visceral fat is so low it's almost unmeasurable. I've never seen a male physique like this. His visceral fat level is basically negligible. It's technically just the amount physiologically necessary to protect his organs. Metabolically, he is extremely healthy. His body is very efficient at burning fat for energy. Even the small amount of fat he has is metabolically active fat."
Minho's muscle mass ranked in the top 30% and his grip strength in the top 25%. Dr. Woo praised him, stating, "This is a very ideal male body type. With broad shoulders and chest, a lean lower abdomen, strong thighs, and slim calves, he has a beautiful inverted triangle silhouette," adding, "His body is very beautiful."
However, Dr. Woo also cautioned Minho about his diet. Minho admitted, “I usually skip breakfast and just eat lunch and dinner without a specific diet. Yesterday, I had pizza and then makguksu (NB: buckwheat noodles) for dinner," showing that the source of his energy mainly comes from carbs. Dr. Woo responded, "Carbs are basically the source of energy, but your body cannot create protein on its own. While eating a lot of carbs doesn't necessarily destroy muscle, you can't build muscle if there's no protein. That is likely why your muscle gains haven't reflected the intensity of your training," and suggested, "Try adding two eggs to every meal to boost protein intake without adding extra carbohydrates."
Reagrding Minho's overall health, Dr. Woo emphasized, "While we usually aim for a health score of 65, Minho scored a 69. I rarely see a number that high. It is essentially a perfect score for long-term health and longevity."
