Hoonkyung "Hoon" Kim is a performance specialist at Activcore with certifications in Pilates and Gyrotonic. She works at the Activcore studio in Atlanta, Georgia, located just 2 miles from Emory University.

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Hoon graduated with a degree in Clinical Health Exercise Science, where she studied the effects and principles of exercise on the body. This education sparked her interest in exercise psychology, nutrition, and exercise rehabilitation. After completing an internship at an athlete rehabilitation hospital, she earned her ACSM-CPT certification, which has since expired. Near the end of her studies, a professor introduced her to Pilates and Gyrotonic. She became dedicated to these disciplines, obtained certifications, and began teaching. She now has 9 years of experience teaching Pilates and 8 years with Gyrokinesis and Gyrotonic. Currently, she holds an NCPT certification and is a certified instructor in both Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis.

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All of her teachers have been a source of motivation for Hoon. Her journey in Pilates began in Korea with Yoon Sook-hyang, a Pilates Master, and continued with her direct disciple, Lee Yoo-young, who has been her mentor and remains a constant source of guidance. She was introduced to Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis through Master Sebastian and Erika Hassan, who were invited by Yoon Sook-hyang. After moving to the United States, she was greatly influenced by Dominica and Donna in Arizona, who have also provided invaluable mentorship.

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Hoon's training style begins with fundamental movements for all clients, regardless of their exercise experience. She believes that a strong foundation in basic movements is essential and cannot be overstressed. For beginners, she focuses on establishing a basic body balance without over-correcting movements. She encourages natural movements and breathing to spark their interest. As clients gain experience, she gradually introduces detailed corrections and modifications using equipment, progressively increasing the balance challenge with small tools. This approach helps clients discover new aspects of familiar movements, providing them with continuous challenges and motivation.

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Hoon prefers to use a variety of small tools to guide clients in engaging specific muscles accurately. While verbal instruction is important, she strives to ensure that clients can directly feel how the target area is working through the exercise.

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Hoon loves beautiful natural environments. While taking trips with her family to these places is her favorite activity, practicing Gyrokinesis in nature always adds to her enjoyment. Someday, she hopes to practice Gyrokinesis in nature with her clients as well.