Hula Hoop & Exercise
Using a hula hoop is one way to have fun and lose weight at the same time. Just 10 minutes of hula hooping with a weighted hoop is the equivalent of running an eight-minute mile. People of any age can use a special weighted hula hoop and fit in some aerobic exercise while they relive their childhood.
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Benefits of Using a Weighted Hula Hoop
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A weighted hula hoop helps to strengthen your core muscles. It can help you lose abdominal fat, increase flexibility and slim your body.
Where to Find a Weighted Hoop
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Weighted hula hoops can be purchased at local sporting good stores or online retailers. Some fitness clubs sell them as well. Prices vary according to the size and weight of the hoop.
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Using a Weighted Hula Hoop
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Weighted hula hoops are not like the ones used by children on the playground. Hoops for adults are weighted, averaging between one and three pounds. They also are larger than a toy hula hoop. For this reason, adults can more easily keep the hoop moving around their hips.
Hooping Technique
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Place the hoop around your waist and allow it to press against your back. Place one foot in front of the other. With a swift motion, twirl the hoop around your hips. Transfer your weight from one foot to the other in order to keep the hoop rotating around your body.
Get Creative With Your Hoop
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To work other areas of your body, try rotating the hula hoop around your arms and legs. Some people choose to work out with lighter-weight hoops so they can learn to dance and perform tricks with this fun piece of exercise equipment.
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