You've got your weighted hula hoop and you've cleared a space in the living room, all that's left to do is choose the hula hoop workout that works for you, right? Right!
Enter WH in superhero clothing because we are here to save the day and your workout. We've trawled the 'Tube to find the hoop-tastic workouts you and your fitness routine need. Scroll on for your hoop need-to-knows as well as the benefits of hooping on the reg.
Is doing the hula hoop a good exercise?
Not only does it get your heart rate up, but it also helps to improve coordination and release those feel-good endorphins, too. While it won't necessarily help you to build muscle, it may help to reduce your waist size and
get a smaller waist (the NHS recommends it be less than 80cm or 31.5 inches), if that's one of your healthy fitness goals.
A
study of thirteen women suggested that six weeks of doing regular weighted hula hooping 'was associated with reduced waist and hip girth together with a redistribution of body mass.'
Outside of aesthetics, regular hula hooping is a great way to incorporate more movement into your weekly workout routine, as well. It's also a great
cardio home workout to improve your cardiovascular endurance, as well.
How long should I hula hoop each day?
This is a bit of a chicken and egg scenario – how long you hoop for will depend on a) how much time you have and b) your fitness levels. Fortunately, we've compiled a list of hula hoop workouts suitable for very green beginners and more experienced hoopers alike. Pick the duration you think works for you, we'd suggest initially choosing a shorter session if you're new to the hoop and working up to the 30+ minute classes.
Ready to jump in? Though so. Scroll on for the goods.
9 best hula hoop workouts from 3 to 30 minutes long