Hula Hoop

Zerashen

Does anyone know how many calories hula hooping burns? I just bought one today, but I can only find the Wii Fit hula hoop data on here. =\

singledj

I would like to know too... been contemplating getting one myself. Was really good at it when I was a kid... not so sure about now though!!

morninglilli

it depends on what kind of hooping you are doing, and how much you are putting into it.
Some sources say up to 600 cal./hr. but I think that is a high estimate.
If you are doing hoop fitness say with a weighted hoop I could think somewhere around 350-450/hr.
Hoop dance could burn more or less depending on how much you are engaging your body.
I know that isnt a straight answer, but it really will depend on how hard you are rockin'.

Sarahkittymeoww

Does anyone know how many calories hula hooping burns? I just bought one today, but I can only find the Wii Fit hula hoop data on here. =\

Not sure but I want a weighted hula hoop so bad! They're specifically for exercise use and they seem to yield some bootylicious results

morninglilli

I will try to test this out with my heart rate monitor tomorrow, doing a bit of hoop fit, and a bit of hoop dance and get back to you.

Zerashen

Thanks morninglili!

It's just a normal hula hoop, so it's probably lower on the calorie burning, but it was so colorful and bright that I just had to get one. Right now it's mostly falling, but I hope to get better!

Aeonis

I would love to see the data you get from your heart monitor. Right now I put in hooping at about 400 calories an hour after reading lots and lots of postings and taking a lower estimate. But it definitely does depend on how much you are rock, and even what part of the body you are hooping on. I get my Heart rate up a lot higher when chest hooping.

Also, Yay hoopers!

Erindipitous

Depends on a lot of factors.. What kind of hoop, how fast, how much effort.

I used to hula hoop a ton. I have a weighted hoop, and sometimes I would burn almost 500 in an hour, and other times (if I was watching TV and not being all crazy with it) I only burned 200-some.

I know this piece of advice is beat to death (for good reason!!) and it's not going to help you in the now: Get a heart rate monitor. Beats overestimating your burns.

morninglilli

If I am feeling all gutsy Ill post a video showing what I am doing then check the HRM. I have been curious myself, just havent done it yet. This will be my motivation. Thanks!

Ahanaz

Does anyone know how many calories hula hooping burns? I just bought one today, but I can only find the Wii Fit hula hoop data on here. =\

Not sure but I want a weighted hula hoop so bad! They're specifically for exercise use and they seem to yield some bootylicious results

You can find weighted hula hoops in Japanese stores.

morninglilli

I am going to skip the gym today and work on this little project! I'll shoot a link to my findings as soon as I can get it downloaded. I am pretty excited to see how it turns out!

jaded082

I have used my heart rate monitor when hooping before and it seems like (for me, everyone is different) I was burning about 100 cal in 15 minutes.

Here is a link to my youtube channel where I have 4 hooping videos for you to laugh at. ;-) I am seriously a newbie, but I like to have fun with it. Sure would like to get better at it.

http://youtu.be/uUgew19PfHI

lol! hahahaha. I just went back and looked at them. These are from last summer. Luckily I have gotten a little bit better since then! Anyway, just thought I would share.

va_va_voom

Thanks morninglili!

It's just a normal hula hoop, so it's probably lower on the calorie burning, but it was so colorful and bright that I just had to get one. Right now it's mostly falling, but I hope to get better!

I *just* bought a hula hoop this weekend and busted it out last night to do some hula hooping! It kept falling, too, which was frustrating since I could go for what seemed like forever as a kid. lol

I was wondering the same thing about cals burned. Thanks for posting this!

morninglilli

I *just* bought a hula hoop this weekend and busted it out last night to do some hula hooping! It kept falling, too, which was frustrating since I could go for what seemed like forever as a kid. lol

I was wondering the same thing about cals burned. Thanks for posting this!

I'll send you a link for body rocking ( keeping it on your waist) also

va_va_voom

I *just* bought a hula hoop this weekend and busted it out last night to do some hula hooping! It kept falling, too, which was frustrating since I could go for what seemed like forever as a kid. lol

I was wondering the same thing about cals burned. Thanks for posting this!

I'll send you a link for body rocking ( keeping it on your waist) also

Thanks! Hubs was watching me do it last night and said I looked hot, but I think he was just being nice b/c looking like an epileptic hula hooper can't be that hot. lol

cutethang1

I would LOVE to see the video and see what your HRM says! To the OP thanks for the reminder on the hula hoops forgot about those :-)

Mgregory723

Oops totally read that wrong! Try this

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> http://www.hooping.org/2010/02/how-many-calories-can-i-burn-hula-hooping/

orangesmartie

Thanks for posting this. I just bought a hula hoop in the hope of using it to burn some cals. At the moment, my cals are being burnt from picking it up off the floor hints and tips on how to do it properly are very welcome

medaglia_06

I put in time under cardio for hula hoop (weighted) it should be there (30 minutes is about 180 for 170ish lb person). I based it on a website I found. I have yet to do it with my HRM, but I have been thinking about getting it out again so I will post when I know... probably this weekend. Hoopnotica DVDs for learning are so much fun and it is such a great core work out!

medaglia_06

Thanks for posting this. I just bought a hula hoop in the hope of using it to burn some cals. At the moment, my cals are being burnt from picking it up off the floor hints and tips on how to do it properly are very welcome

Hoopnotica DVDs, they have a series starting with beginner. They are decently priced on Amazon. I love them!

fuselighter

I've been thinking about trying hula hooping ever since I bought my daughter a hoop for her birthday. I used to be good as a kid too, but can't keep the hoop up now. I think it may be the size of the hoop, so I was looking at buying an adult hula hoop, but they are pretty expensive. I might try to make my own with these instructions:

http://www.jasonunbound.com/hoops.html

mistylovesmusic

Say what?! A DVD to learn how to hula hoop? I'm so on it! We got them out this past weekend and who knew that you could forget how to hula hoop! I have to admit it is a fun work out with the kids!

ValRAAAAY

I have a 5 lb weighted hula hoop and LOVE it! They make smaller ones for your arms that are supposed to be really good for "bat wings" There's a lot of bruising at first, but DON'T give up! You'll be able to dance with it, run in place with it. It's SO fun! TRY IT!!!!

Astacia74

Not to repeat what has already been stated but, it does depend on the hoop and how hard you are hooping. Most store-bought (Walmart, Target, etc...) hoops are pretty light. There are "trick" hoops which are a bit heavier and, if purchased from a good shop, should be sized specifically for you; and, as mentioned, there are weighted exercise hoops.

I have a trick hoop and burn approximately 600 calories/hour if I am working moderately hard at it. I have been teaching myself to hoop in a counter-clockwise (opposite of my normal) direction which takes a lot of muscle control and trial & error.

I hope you have as much fun with your hoop as I do...it's so fun it doesn't even seem like work!

cardiokitten

I want to try, but I can't find any that aren't filled with glitter water or little beads that make noise. Should I try an actual sports store and not trying to find one in the kid's section of Target? lol

medaglia_06

Be warned with a weighted hoop, the first couple of times you use it, your hips will most likely feel bruised, this went away about the third time I used it.

Using a kids hula hoop probably won't work... very hard to keep up.

PaveGurl

For those of you having a tough time keeping a hoop up: go big! It helps!

My first hoop as an adult was a 42" monster - when I started working with off-body stuff, I sized down (gradually) to a 36" - but the best, most important tip for a beginner is to go big

Put on some good music and just let it flow

(I don't like weighted hoops, but I'm more into hoopdance, and they're not as good when you're flinging things around your head and neck )

TeaBea

Thanks for posting this. I just bought a hula hoop in the hope of using it to burn some cals. At the moment, my cals are being burnt from picking it up off the floor hints and tips on how to do it properly are very welcome

Hoopnotica DVDs, they have a series starting with beginner. They are decently priced on Amazon. I love them!

I saw a weighted hoop at Wal-Mart (Danskin) ..... I'm really intrigued. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Danskin-Now-2.5-lb-Fitness-Hoop/17299049


Would Hoopnotica work for someone who can't dance & has trouble with choreography?

Dot2Dots

When I hoop I can burn between 400-600 calories a hour. I would suggest checking out www.hoopnotica.com for help to answer some of your questions.

Alysgrma

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l_oudman

I have tracked calories burnt with my HRM. After 30 minutes of vigorous hooping (with a weighted hoop) I burnt 306 calories.