who knew? hula hooping is now being touted as a way to get aerobic exercise and stay fit, even to help aid weight loss efforts.
if you are thinking about trying it, you will find that there are options.
- the color, the size, the heft of the hoop…all can be predetermined by you, depending on your goals (have fun? lose weight? Have fun with your tween or teenager? ) and your budget (extra colors can cost ya).
- if you’d like to order your own custom made hula hoop, check out HoopaLula! or maybe you’d like to try making your hula hoop yourself? here’s online instructions from hooping.org.
- if you investigate, you probably can find a hooping class to “try before you buy”. there’s one upcoming in Wells offered through WOCSD Adult Ed: Hula Hoop Fitness for Beginners.
- are there risks? well, if you have any history of back problems, you may want to check in with your doctor before trying this. check out the mayo clinic website fmi.
have any of you out there over 12 years old tried hula hooping lately? what did you think?
Karen Creamer Author, Coach, Speaker 