Hula Hoop Exercise

Hula hoop exercise has become a popular and fashionable trend in the world of keeping fit -- and not only because the celebrities are doing it. Although hula hooping has become America's latest fitness trend, with major stars such as Hollywood actresses Liv Tyler having confessed to working out regularly with hoops, it has actually been proven to be an effective way of keeping in great shape, and most importantly, it is great fun to do.

The first thing you should know about hula hoop workout is that it is not exactly the same kind of hula hoop that you will remember using from your childhood. Exercise hoops are actually weighted, making them heavier and slower to rotate around your body, providing a better workout. A weighted hula hoop for exercise weighs around two pounds, which will be noticeable when you start using it. Exercise hula hoops are also larger than child's hoops, with a diameter of around 35-42 inches. So remember that if you go to a major store and pick up a hula hoop it will probably be a child's hoop, which is not much use for exercising. You will can purchase weighted, exercise hoops by going online and using websites such as eBay and Google Product Search.

Secondly you should know why you are doing it. Hula hoop exercise is now widely thought of as a great and enjoyable way to firm, tone and burn excess body fat, which is the number one reason why people do it. But it is also good for you in other ways. One positive reason is that hoops give you a healthy cardiovascular workout and increase the oxygen and blood flow to the brain. They also build your torso muscles and increase the general flexibility of your body, especially with the spine. Besides keeping you fit and active, hula hooping is also a great way to improve your coordination and increase your energy levels. The other major reason why hula hooping has become so popular that it is simply great fun to do, whether as a group exercise or alone.

Now getting down to the exercise itself. If you live in a major city the chances are there could be a group nearby that does hula hoop exercise classes, but if not, you should look online for instructional DVD's such as the Hulaerobics DVD. A basic exercise is simply spinning the hoop around your waist -- a great way to improve your waistline by burning excess fat from your midriff and strengthening the stomach muscles. The secret to getting a fluid spin is by putting one foot in front of the other and shifting your weight back and forth. It is a really fun way to exercise and works great if you use dance music while you are taking part. Once you have mastered the basic spin you can choose to take things further by repeating the same hula hoop exercise to tone your arms, legs or hips.

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