How to Get CoreExercise With Weighted Hula Hoops
With a Hula Hoop Workout, Moms Burn Calories and Entertain the Kids
For a workout to fit into a stay at home mom’s schedule, odds are it has to involve the child or at least be entertaining to watch. Hooping is an excellent aerobic exercise that covers both bases.
Buy a Weighted Hula Hoop
The recent return to this retro exercise is no gimmick according to MayoClinic.com. Believe it or not, moms can tone hip and stomach muscles, burn calories, and get an aerobic workout all with that toy they took for granted on the playground. The principle of hooping hasn’t changed much since the 50s, but the hoop women will want for their workouts is similar only in shape to that plastic plaything from your past.
Most sporting goods stores carry the beefed-up hula hoops known as weighted hoops. These exercise hoops are around two pounds and a lot larger in comparison with their plastic dollar store counterparts.
As one might expect, the price grew right along with the hoop. The good news is, moms can invest in a weighted hoop for themselves and still make their kids' day with the $1.00, sparkly, neon hula hoops that rattle.
To select the right hoop, women will need to stand the hula hoop on the floor. Ideally, the top should come somewhere between their waist and chest.
Contrary to what a beginner might think, the larger and heavier the hoop, the easier it is to keep in motion. Even if moms were childhood failures when it came to hula hooping, chances are good they’ll have no trouble with a larger weighted hoop.
The smaller the hoop, the faster moms will need to move to keep it in the air. Small hoops can be good for experienced hoopers who want to burn calories quickly, and larger hoops are good for hoopers who want longer workouts.
Start a Hula Hoop Workout
To start, moms can stand with one foot in front of the other. They’ll get best results if they rock backwards and forwards as opposed to side to side. They can begin by holding the hoop at waist level so it is touching the center of their back. Moms will start the hoop spinning with a gentle push from both hands and begin rocking from one foot to the other to keep it in the air. They will spin the hoop toward the foot that is forward. It’s a good idea to practice rotating the hoop in both directions to work muscles on both sides of the body evenly.
Moms should expect a few clumsy practice sessions during the first few days. They certainly shouldn’t worry if hooping feels awkward at first. If they stick with it, all of a sudden, a fluid hula rhythm will click and they’ll feel they could go for hours. The hooping motion is great exercise for most, but if moms have had back problems, it may not be the right fit for them.
Exercise with Your Hula Hoop
If the main goal is to burn calories, tighten core muscles, and get an aerobic workout, moms can stick with the standard waist and hip -level hooping for the entire session. A couple days of sore leg and stomach muscles are a given for those new to exercising with a hoop.
For variety, moms may want smaller hoops to work out their arm and leg muscles. Videos and hooping classes teach fun tricks and complicated moves, but the basics are enough to keep moms busy and in shape.
Moms can grab their hoops and crank up their favorite workout tunes. The kids probably won’t be able to keep up, but they’ll have fun trying. While the kids are rolling a hoop across the yard or tossing it over their heads, moms will be sharing family time together and getting fitter by the minute.
Moms can also check out fun fitness ideas that fit into a busy schedule including creative ten-minute workouts, a 12-week walking program for beginners, and joining their own walking group.
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