Remember hula hooping at school? Those plastic rings that you tried to get away with bowling along the ground rather than suffering the humiliation of your hoop ending up around your feet after ten seconds. Hula hoops are now used by adults to have fun, improve heart health and tone the middle area. They are also an inexpensive way of exercising.
Hoops range from the low cost type children play with, to specially weighted styles designed for adult fitness. Of course, there is nothing to prevent you from using a hoop from a toy shop if you are on a budget, as long as it is large enough, but the lightweight hoops are more difficult to work with.
Need instruction? Amazon have a selection of DVDs and weighted hula-hoops.You can buy a package with everything you need to get started.
Hula hooping can be combined with dance, have a look at the video clip below for a fun workout idea.
Remember to check with your doctor before beginning a new exercise regime. Not all exercises are suitable for all individuals.
