Hula-Hoop: The Workout for a Slim Waist
Hula-Hoop became the trend par excellence at the end of the 1950s and is experiencing its comeback today. We will explain the correct technique, show you the most effective exercises and give you tips for choosing the right tyre.
Hula-Hoop – How it works
For the correct execution, put one foot forward, put the hula hoop around your waist and keep it parallel to the ground. Then you give it a swing with both hands and move your hip back and forth.
It is important that you do not let your hips circle while hooping, otherwise the hoop will move down. To prevent the hula-hoop from falling to the ground, you can easily bend your knees and swing it back up. Initially you will only do a few hoops in a row, but with a little practice you will quickly get the hang of it.
Choosing the right hula-hoop
When looking for a suitable fitness tyre, you should pay attention to the correct size. When standing, it should reach to your belly button, a diameter of 100 cm and a thickness of 2.5 cm is a guideline, so that it is not too light.
Beginners should also avoid tyres filled with water, magnets or other material. There are also hula-hoop tires with massage knobs, which are intended to strengthen the trunk muscles additionally. However, these nubs often cause bruises in the beginning.
Which muscles are used in the Hula-Hoop?
Hula-Hoop is a whole body workout that strengthens not only your trunk but also your leg muscles, for example. The Hula-Hoop primarily strengthens the middle of the body, i.e. your stomach, waist and back muscles.
The Hula-Hoop also strengthens the connective tissue and stimulates fat burning. You can burn up to 900 calories in one hour of exercise, so hooping is a great way to lose weight.
To improve your fitness, your workout should last at least 20 minutes and be done three times a week.
Add variety to your training
If you are a bit more experienced and want to add variety to your hula-hoop training, you can for example try to run a few steps with the tire or let it circle in the opposite direction.
A hula-hoop can also be integrated into sit-ups. To do this, lie on your back, put your legs up and put your head through the tire. Then lift your shoulders and hold the position for a few seconds before returning to the starting position.
Other Hula Hoop sports
Just moving your hips is too boring for you? Then maybe you should try hoop dancing. This sport is a dance training with the fitness hoop that makes you sweat. Another trend is hoopilates, i.e. Pilates exercises in which the hula hoop is integrated.