Friday Fitness | The Weighted Hula Hoop

1 November 2013



I never thought I would be advising people about fitness and exercise but this is happening! But I'm not sure if this counts as an 'official exercise' post because a weighted hula hoop is so much fun with a side bonus of giving you a workout and I couldn't say the same thing about other exercises I have tried which have left me unable to move for days. 
The hoop is made out of metal, which gives it the weight, and is covered in a soft padding to make it easier to hold and to stop it hurting your body. Your body can feel sore after the first couple of times you use the hoop, so I would recommend using it every other day until your body gets used to it, otherwise it will be super uncomfortable and you'll probably have a lot of bruises to show that! I never actually hula-hooped as a child because I could never keep the hoop up, gravity would take over and it would always fall to the ground. However, this is obviously an adult sized hoop so it's really easy to keep up and I can easily hula hoop for ten minutes without dropping it. So the bigger the hoop, the easier it is to keep up, and a little rule to determine whether it is big enough is that it should come up to your stomach as a minimum.
Hula-hooping directly tones the stomach and waist area but works the whole body as you are using your arms and legs whilst twisting it around, and it burns lots of calories. There's lots of videos on Youtube showing different styles of workouts but this is probably the most simplest and easiest exercise equipment to use.
This is ideal for people who find it difficult to make time to exercise, as you can do this whilst on the phone or watching the television, and best of all it's something you can do in your own home or garden. Here is the link to the hoop. What do you think of the weighted hula hoop? 

Comments

  1. Oooh! I've been trying to find ideas for "at home" workouts and exercises and this is absolutely perfect, can't believe I never thought of it! This will be purchased, thank you so much. <3

    Hurricane Venus

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. You're welcome :) Yess it's soo fun, it doesn't feel like exercise at all! x

      Delete
  2. Oooh! I have never tried this but it sounds like a good idea. I'm more of a gym girl but recently I just haven't had the time, plus I move between London and Warwick so it's annoying in terms of places and paying systems. I've been doing home work out videos instead and running outdoors. I've also tried a few martial arts lessons recently but can't find a suitable place so I may switch to ice-skating and start lessons in the new year as my 'adventurous' sport. Though while I'm doing home work-outs for the time being, the hoop may be a good idea...though bruising doesn't sound fun, it'll be worth it! :-/ decisions, decisions!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I'm the opposite, gyms scare me! I feel so intimidated by the super-fit people around me lol, you should definitely get the hoop, if not for exercise then just for fun because you'll feel like a little child again haha.You'll only get bruising if you're super sensitive but it's worth it girl! Let me know if you get one :) xx

      Delete
  3. I love this product! I have been trying to eat healthy and exercise so I will have to check this out! Thanks for sharing. I just started following your blog of GFC (follow back maybe?) I can't wait to see what you post next!

    Angi@ Cantbuymelovvve.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yes it's really good if you're starting a new healthier regime because it doesn't feel like exercise so you stay motivated :) Thanks for the follow, I've followed you on GFC and Bloglovin, thanks for your lovely comment x

      Delete
  4. Wow, What a Excellent post. I really found this to much informatics. It is what i was searching for.I would like to suggest you that please keep sharing such type of info.Thanks Health Fitness

    ReplyDelete