BODY BY WON
Tips from a local legend in fitness.

If you frequent the downtown YMCA, you’ll see T-shirts proclaiming “Body by Won.” The people wearing them are all ages and sizes bound by one common connection: Won Huh.

Who is Won Huh? He’s a former Mr. Korea with a pumped body that still looks like it’s made of steel. He’s father of Jason Huh, a young professional bodybuilder on the national competition scene, and brother to Ki Woon Huh, an acclaimed master potter. But ask Won and he’ll tell you this: He’s a fitness instructor with 30 years experience and one simple goal: to help others stay healthy and fit.

It’s not exaggerating to say Won is a legend in Sarasota’s fitness circles. People will wait as long as it takes to sign on with him, and they often work with him for years.

Won says there’s really only one prerequisite: desire. “Everything else will follow,” he says.

He recommends working with a trainer to devise a program that’s followed at least three times weekly. “If your trainer is good,” says Won, “he or she will constantly re-evaluate it to reflect your ability level.” He also recommends making an appointment with a dietitian to plan a custom regime. Won prefers a high-protein, low-carb diet—and suggests “cutting out fast food.”

The third aspect to a healthy life: reducing stress. Won does that by finding time to kayak, bike, and read. Yoga is wonderful, he says, but you can find peace of mind simply by taking a walk or going into your yard and “touching the dirt. Connecting with nature brings ease to our souls.”

For an appointment or information, call (941) 724-5192.