Hula-Hoop fitness involves using a plastic toy hoop for a cardiovascular workout, burning 300-600 calories per hour. It also tones abdominal muscles, hips, and lower back. The hoop originated from ancient Egypt and Greece and became popular in the UK in the 15th century. Wham-O registered the Hula-Hoop in 1958, selling 20 million in the first six months. Heavy hoops are available for easier workouts, while lighter hoops require more energy but burn more calories. Hula-Hoop fitness classes and DVDs are available.
A Hula-Hoop is a plastic toy hoop that rotates around the waist or hips. Hula-hoop fitness refers to the use of the hoop as part of a cardiovascular workout. It is estimated that a person can burn 300 to 600 calories during a one hour hula hoop workout. Keeping the hoop moving is also a good core exercise, as it helps tone your abdominal muscles, hips, and lower back.
To train with a hoop, a person must be able to keep the hoop moving around their waist. Typically, a person will first place the hoop against their back just above waist level. He will then move his hips from side to side and shift his weight from one foot to the other to keep the hoop moving. A back and forth motion often makes it easier than a circular motion. It is important that the person keep moving so that the ring does not fall off.
Toy hoops have been around for thousands of years and were most likely originally made from vines, grass, or wood. Children in ancient Egypt made hoops out of vines to spin, roll, or throw. The ancient Greeks used the hoop as a form of exercise. Hoops continued to be popular and were a common children’s toy in the United Kingdom during the 15th century.
The hoops increased in popularity in 1958 when the Wham-O toy company registered the hoop and began selling plastic Hula-Hoops. It was named for the similarities between the hip movements used in hula dancing and the movement required to spin the toy hoop. In the first six months, Wham-O sold 20 million earrings for $1.98 US dollars (USD) each. Hula-Hoops still sell for a few dollars in many toy stores. In general, they should have a circumference of approximately 40 inches (approximately 1 m) for adults and 28 inches (approximately 71 cm) for children.
Often used for Hula Hoop fitness, heavy hoops are usually available at sporting goods stores and are larger and heavier than a regular Hula-Hoop. A weighted hoop is often easier to keep moving during a Hula-Hoop workout because it doesn’t spin as fast. A lighter hoop requires more energy and burns more calories than a heavier hoop, but it can be difficult to wear for an extended period of time.
Hula-hoop fitness classes are available at many gyms. There are also DVDs that offer an introduction to the Hula-Hoop. For some people, Hula-Hoop fitness can provide a fun form of aerobic exercise and a good core-toning workout.
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