Hula Hoop.

kb_CG_wife
kb_CG_wife Posts: 181 Member
edited October 1 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm considering buying a hula hoop for a change in my workout. I know that it burns tons of calories and it's really good all around for Abs. Comments, opinions?

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  • leslturn8
    leslturn8 Posts: 505 Member
    its like learning juggling......ill never be able to do it! Good luck with that coordination!! Ill stick with my invisible one on my wii
  • HoopFire5602
    HoopFire5602 Posts: 423 Member
    I know a few people that hula hoop for weight loss. But, to be honest, you would have to do up to 8 hrs a week to lose. I don't know about you, but I would get very bored with that. I actually do hoop dancing, which is more of a performance art. Check out my profile and check out my videos on you tube. Hoop dancing burns 210 cals for 30 mins. (Based on 140lb woman). As for the abs, I didn't get mine from hula hooping. (And I do it more than 8 hrs a week.) I got mine from eating clean and doing HIIT.
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
    Yes, go for it. I had one as a child and loved it. So, I tried one of my kid's....I have forgotten how to do it.:grumble: I am thinking of buying myself one and learning again. I think it will burn lots of calories and whittle away my waist.
  • kernowprincess
    kernowprincess Posts: 135 Member
    I think it burns around 200 cals per half hour.

    See linked article. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/8113191/Hula-Hoop-exercise-craze.html
  • missyserafina
    missyserafina Posts: 4 Member
    I bought one for fun :) It's hard but my son makes it look real easy :P Just keep trying. I'm slowly getting better at it.
  • aclark6818
    aclark6818 Posts: 209 Member
    I think it sounds fun!!! Go for it!!
  • wickedcricket
    wickedcricket Posts: 1,246 Member
    couldn't do it to save my life, I got hurt trying to do crunch pilates. some ppl are just not coordinated OR athletic (which I suppose go together)
  • HoopFire5602
    HoopFire5602 Posts: 423 Member
    All of you that say you can't keep a hoop up....trust me, you can! You are just not using the right hoop!!! Most hoops in stores are child sizes; they make adult sized hoops which are larger and are easier to keep up. :)
  • nakabi
    nakabi Posts: 589 Member
    I've got a weighted one and LOVE it!! I do it pretty much every evening while watching the news after the babies are asleep (don't want to hit them with it, trust me lol). I used it back in 2007 to slim down my waist for my wedding and it worked great!! Doing it and exercising (cardio), plus eating right will get you right where you need to be health wise :) Go for it!
  • leynak
    leynak Posts: 963 Member
    All of you that say you can't keep a hoop up....trust me, you can! You are just not using the right hoop!!! Most hoops in stores are child sizes; they make adult sized hoops which are larger and are easier to keep up. :)

    I was thinking about getting a hula hoop just because it would be fun. Where do you buy adult sized ones at?
  • kb_CG_wife
    kb_CG_wife Posts: 181 Member
    I definatly know I can do it. And I do eat right. I'm just looking for a new, fun route to a stronger, better, healthier me. I'm also thinking about buying a jump rope. Basically I'm resorting to the stuff I did as a kid and it wasn't exercise then, why should it be now?
  • Ambloulance
    Ambloulance Posts: 2 Member
    i have one, i could never do it at school but this is a special weighted one that is easy, but you need lots of space, easy to do in front of tv. join a class to learn how to position it for more impact on bum, thighs and bust! good luck and happy hooping. Pole dancing is good for upper body strength...plus its lots of fun.

    louise
  • turtleohs
    turtleohs Posts: 127 Member
    This is a great website on how to make your own hoop for super cheap, that fits YOU. I made one and its so much easier to hoop with one that fits your body.

    http://www.jasonunbound.com/hoops.html
  • Ambloulance
    Ambloulance Posts: 2 Member
    where do you live, my pole/hoop teacher can get you one.... Burton on trent area
  • kb_CG_wife
    kb_CG_wife Posts: 181 Member
    To the previous comment: I live in Downeast Maine.
  • ChocFiend
    ChocFiend Posts: 219 Member
    i got one for fun and for co-ordination £1.25 in tesco atm
  • HoopFire5602
    HoopFire5602 Posts: 423 Member
    All of you that say you can't keep a hoop up....trust me, you can! You are just not using the right hoop!!! Most hoops in stores are child sizes; they make adult sized hoops which are larger and are easier to keep up. :)

    I was thinking about getting a hula hoop just because it would be fun. Where do you buy adult sized ones at?

    There are many websites that offer them! Do you want a weighted hoop or a regular hoop? Weight ones are available on amazon. Hoopnotica is probably the best known one for regular hoops and instructional dvds. (Honestly, you don't need them, though...use you tube tutorials.) You can also make them yourself. If you are intrested in that, message me and I can supply the link. :) In fact, just add me. :) I know tons about the subject. ;)
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