How To Work Out With a Hula-Hoop
- September 8, 2009
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Spinning a weighted hoop is a great core workout and burns up to 100 calories every 10 minutes.
You Will Need
- An oversize, 3-pound weighted hoop
- Exercise clothing
- An 8 sq. ft. space
- Your favorite music (optional)
- An exercise mat (optional)
Always consult a physician before attempting to do any exercise or exercise plan.
Step 1: Warm up
Warm up for your workout by marching in place for three minutes. Then spin the hoop around your waist for three to five minutes.
Step 2: Do leg lifts
Stand with your feet at shoulder width and stand the hoop on the floor to your left, holding it on top with your left hand. Extend and raise your right leg outward with your right arm overhead while rolling the hoop away from you.
Play your favorite tunes to stay motivated.
Step 3: Drive the bus
Hold the hoop in front of you like you’re driving a bus. Extend and raise your right leg to the side while turning the hoop to the right. Lift your left leg to the left side while turning the hoop to the left.
Step 4: Work your calves
Stand with your feet at shoulder width with the hoop in front like a steering wheel. Turn your body to the left and extend your right arm across to touch the left side of the hoop while rising up on the toe of your right foot.
Step 5: Do hoop crunches
Lie face-up on the mat with your legs at a 90-degree angle. With the hoop in your left hand, place it above you horizontally and rest your feet on the lower part of it. Lift your shoulder blades while lowering your legs to a few inches above the floor.
Step 6: Cool down and stretch
March in place for three minutes to cool down, and stretch.
The first American Hula-hoop was inspired by Australian bamboo rings that children used in gym class.
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Comments (4)
This looks like a blast!
over 2 years ago by BCipolla
that beach is beautiful! Looks like you two have a great location scout!
over 2 years ago by HeatherM
Why does it say to use a weighted Hoop, but then in the video they're using a cheesy, light-weight, plastic supermarket Hoop?!?
about 1 year ago by fishsmore
Maybe the actress is too weak to handle the weight.
about 1 year ago by CinemaSlam
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