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How Much Calories Does Hula Hooping Burn?

joanjjoe
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Hi everyone, I was wondering how much calories does hula hooping for half an hour burn. I’m using a regular hula hoop with no added weight. I usually hula hoop for about 30 to 45 minutes continuously a day.
If you happen to have knowledge regarding this matter, please leave a comment.
Thanks in advance!
If you happen to have knowledge regarding this matter, please leave a comment.
Thanks in advance!
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I usually just go by MFP's database for 'hooping'. Unless you have a fitbit and can track it or similar?1
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7kcal/minute according to here: https://www.acefitness.org/certifiednewsarticle/1094/ace-sponsored-research-hooping-effective-workout
ETA: The study participants were "intermediate- to advanced-level hoopers" so I don't know if your skill level affects the energy expenditure. Also: a) there were only 16 study participants; b) they were all female; c) the section on how energy expenditure is a little light on details1 -
Here's a link to the group here - https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/2763-hooping
Not sure if there's anything helpful or not.1 -
7kcal/minute according to here: https://www.acefitness.org/certifiednewsarticle/1094/ace-sponsored-research-hooping-effective-workout
ETA: The study participants were "intermediate- to advanced-level hoopers" so I don't know if your skill level affects the energy expenditure. Also: a) there were only 16 study participants; b) they were all female; c) the section on how energy expenditure is a little light on details
Thanks for your reply. I saw that too but I don’t think it applies to me cause it seems like they’re incorporating hula hoop in lots of different workouts.
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Here's a link to the group here - https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/2763-hooping
Not sure if there's anything helpful or not.
Thank you for sharing! I just posted a discussion. Hopefully someone who on the group would be able to answer. Thanks again!
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