Hula-hooping

Hey! I love to hula hoop. I actually have those weighted hula hoops (one 5lb and one 6lb). To be honest, they won't miraculously make you look good. But I do think that it strengthens your core. Be aware that it does bruise you at first! I would use it while I'm watching tv for 30 minutes or so. I felt my waist and stomach tighten after consistent use.
As for light kid hula hoops, it really won't do much!
Hope that helps!

I did a fair bit of hooping last year til I ran out of space, usually aiming for 30 - 40 minutes in 10 or 20 minute bursts. I found it hard to get it up around my waist but using it on my hips with a strong backwards-forwards rocking motion really strengthened my legs! I could feel it in my torso too but boy did my legs burn! I put on some fast music and really go at it, 10 minutes would leave me red faced and sweaty :happy: