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Kim Young-ok Takes on Pilates at 88 After Earlier Back Surgery
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Kim Young-ok Takes on Pilates at 88 After Earlier Back Surgery

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

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  • Actress Kim Young-ok tried Pilates at age 88 with fellow actress Baek Soo-ryun.
  • The pair visited a Pilates center near Kimโ€™s home for their first Pilates session.

Actress Kim Young-ok took on Pilates at the age of 88. She visited a Pilates center near her home with fellow actress Baek Soo-ryun for their first Pilates challenge.

Kim said she had never visited a sophisticated exercise facility before and felt curious, but also nervous because she was unfamiliar with it. The review article also notes that she underwent disc surgery at 65 and experienced aftereffects.

I have never been to such a sophisticated exercise facility, so I am curious. Even though it is near my home, I did not know about it and was too scared to go.

โ€” Kim Young-okShe described her feelings before trying Pilates at the center near her home.
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