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ValleyHooper

Hey everyone, Courtney here and I just wanted to welcome you to Hula Hoopers Unite. Please introduce yourself so we can get to know you.

My name is Courtney and I am 36 years old. I started hooping in 2015, but then stopped after awhile. I just recently got back into it. I remember the amazing results I had in just a month of dedicated hooping. I took tape measurements before starting my hoop workout and plan to retake them in another month. At the moment I am hooping for about 30 mins a day. I blast my tunes and get down and have fun. I do not use hula hoop workout videos, I just move around and have fun. I burn over 300 calories every time I hoop ( that's just in 30mins). It doesn't even feel like a workout since you're having so much fun! Torching calories, working your core, engaging multiple muscles, and having an awesome time...... that is what I call a win win!! I use a weighted hoop that I purchased off Amazon. I also purchased an LED hoop off of etsy. I use my lighter hoop for attempting to practice various dance moves. I am not all that great yet lol. You cannot lose when it comes to hooping. Now, let me hear your stories.

I hula hooping!!!

mrspett323

Hi I'm Tee, 42 years old and have 2 weighted hulas after I thought I misplaced one and ordered another lol! Very excited to be part of this group! Let's do this....

ValleyHooper

Nice to meet you Tee and welcome! I am so happy to have you here hooping with us.

txchics

I just ordered on off of Amazon & ready to give it a whirl, lol... it's looks like fun !!

ValleyHooper

txchics wrote: »

I just ordered on off of Amazon & ready to give it a whirl, lol... it's looks like fun !!

Yay!!! Happy to have you join us. Let me know how it goes.

30lbslightergoal

Hi I'm Mandy, 44 and I also have 2 weighted hoops for no other reason than being a shopaholic lol

I am excited to be a part if this challenge and looking forward to a successful month. Took my measurements and ready to drop inches! I remember how much it hurts initially but as the saying goes "no pain no gain"I'll get in 30 minutes a day .. somehow

CeeBeeSlim

Got two weighted hoops and ready to go! I'll take measurements tomorrow but never was consistent cuz the bruising was too much. Guess I gotta stick with it.

MimiOfTheLusciousLawn

Hey all! Mimi here, 54, brand new to hooping with a 3# hoop - loving it - even the bruises!!

ValleyHooper

The bruises will soon heal and your body will toughen up. I had them on my hips as well when I first started. Welcome to the hooping madness. I hope you have fun!!

tambur8

I am so excited that I found you. I am stuck in a rut and I can not seem to find my mojo....Lol. I bought a weighted hula hoops years ago cause I love hooping. I've used it a few times but it has pretty much Sat in the corner. I am pulling it out

dpg2503

Hi I am Paula, 37 mum of 4. Need to lose loads. I have a weighted hoop which has maybe 5 bumps along the inside. I just find it hurts my abs after 5 mins.....

ValleyHooper

dpg2503 wrote: »

Hi I am Paula, 37 mum of 4. Need to lose loads. I have a weighted hoop which has maybe 5 bumps along the inside. I just find it hurts my abs after 5 mins.....

Those weighted hoops with the ridges inside are not great. Mine is foamed and completely smooth on the inside. You will bruise at first and that is totally normal. I had a nice sized bruise the first few times using my weighted hoop. Your body will toughen up and you will no longer bruise. Starting off I would not hoop more than 10mins with the weighted hoop. Above all else listen to your body, if you are sore than stop. You may want to get a lighter hoop as well.