Gwangjin-gu (district mayor Kim Kyung-ho) is launching a strength-building program called the "Muscle Piggy Bank Class" at the Guui Physical Fitness Certification Center to help residents improve their muscular strength and basic physical fitness.
The "Muscle Piggy Bank Class" is a structured strength program designed to help participants steadily build muscle through consistent exercise and develop healthy lifestyle habits. Sessions are tailored to each participant's fitness level and aim to improve physical function and support everyday health management.
The program runs every Tuesday from Sept. 1 through Dec. 1, from 3 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. Sessions focus on exercises targeting muscular strength and basic fitness, and participants will undergo fitness assessments before and after the program to track their own physical progress.
The venue, the Seoul Physical Fitness 9988 Guui Physical Fitness Certification Center, officially opened in February to give residents access to professional fitness management services close to home. Located on the third floor of Remark Ville Guui near Guui Station, it is the second such center in the district — following the Gunja Physical Fitness Certification Center, which opened in December — further strengthening the local fitness infrastructure.
The center is equipped with body composition analyzers, blood pressure monitors, and a range of fitness measurement devices for assessing muscular strength, cardiorespiratory endurance and more. Users can have their fitness measured against age-specific standards and receive an official fitness certificate, along with personalized consultations and exercise prescriptions from certified health and exercise managers based on their results.
The "Muscle Piggy Bank Class" is open to Gwangjin-gu residents between the ages of 19 and 64, with 15 spots available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration runs Wednesday through Friday this week by phone to the Guui Physical Fitness Certification Center. Participation is free, and attendees should bring workout clothes and indoor athletic shoes.
"Muscle is an essential asset for maintaining a healthy and energetic daily life," district mayor Kim Kyung-ho said. "I hope this program gives residents a chance to check their health through professional fitness assessments and customized exercise, and to build a habit of consistently staying active."
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