{"id":6275,"date":"2020-06-29T16:27:20","date_gmt":"2020-06-29T16:27:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=6275"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"hula-hoop-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hula-hoop-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Hula Hoop Weight Loss: Your Crop Top Wearing Days Aren\u2019t Over!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hula-hoop-weight-loss\/#Hula_Hoop_Weight_Loss\" >Hula Hoop Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hula-hoop-weight-loss\/#What_Are_Hula_Hoops\" >What Are Hula Hoops?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hula-hoop-weight-loss\/#Benefits_Of_Hula_Hooping\" >Benefits Of Hula Hooping<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hula-hoop-weight-loss\/#Calorie_Burn_And_Weight_Loss\" >Calorie Burn And Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hula-hoop-weight-loss\/#Its_A_Full-Body_Workout\" >It\u2019s A Full-Body Workout<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hula-hoop-weight-loss\/#It_Improves_Spine_And_Back_Health\" >It Improves Spine And Back Health<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hula-hoop-weight-loss\/#Hula_Hooping_How_To_Start\" >Hula Hooping: How To Start<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hula-hoop-weight-loss\/#Find_The_Right-Sized_Hoop\" >Find The Right-Sized Hoop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hula-hoop-weight-loss\/#Choose_The_Best_Weight\" >Choose The Best Weight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hula-hoop-weight-loss\/#Watch_Some_Videos\" >Watch Some Videos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hula-hoop-weight-loss\/#Start_With_Shorter_Workouts\" >Start With Shorter Workouts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hula-hoop-weight-loss\/#Choose_The_Right_Hoop\" >Choose The Right Hoop<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hula-hoop-weight-loss\/#How_To_Use_Hula_Hoop_For_Weight_Loss_Tips\" >How To Use Hula Hoop For Weight Loss: Tips<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hula-hoop-weight-loss\/#Wear_The_Right_Clothes\" >Wear The Right Clothes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hula-hoop-weight-loss\/#Posture_And_Movement\" >Posture And Movement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hula-hoop-weight-loss\/#Play_Music\" >Play Music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hula-hoop-weight-loss\/#Awareness\" >Awareness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hula-hoop-weight-loss\/#Patience\" >Patience<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hula-hoop-weight-loss\/#Some_Hula_Hoop_Exercises\" >Some Hula Hoop Exercises<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hula-hoop-weight-loss\/#Tree_Press\" >Tree Press<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hula-hoop-weight-loss\/#Hoop_Squat\" >Hoop Squat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hula-hoop-weight-loss\/#Hoop_Russian_Twist\" >Hoop Russian Twist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hula-hoop-weight-loss\/#The_Ninja_Pass\" >The Ninja Pass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hula-hoop-weight-loss\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hula-hoop-weight-loss\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/hula-hoop-weight-loss\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hula_Hoop_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><strong>Hula Hoop Weight Loss<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hula hoops are mostly associated with the vivid dreams from a happy childhood where all those adult responsibilities had not yet materialized in one\u2019s life. Somewhat surprisingly, hula hooping is trending recently, and not as a child toy but as a tool for weight loss via exciting hula hoop workouts. Can hula hooping yield all the benefits regular workouts provide, or is it just entertainment? Read this article to grasp all essential stuff surrounding hula hoop weight loss.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hula_Hoop_Weight_Loss_Your_Crop_Top_Wearing_Days_Aren\u2019t_Over\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Hula_Hoops\"><\/span><b>What Are Hula Hoops?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historians have revealed that the ancient Greeks and Egyptians used hula hoops for both fun and fitness. Children reportedly made hoops out of dried grapevines twisted together which they would roll along the ground using sticks. This type of game actually continued throughout the centuries until the early 20th century when cars started occupying streets so children had no place to play.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the same time, ancient sportsmen were playing games with hula hoops to improve their <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexible-back\/\">agility<\/a> and fitness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, someone between those ancient ancestors and the housewives from the 1950s came up with the idea of rotating hula hoops around their waist, and hula hooping was born. Perhaps the 1950s were hula hoop\u2019s finest hour, but in recent years it has started picking up steam again with celebrities popping up with their hula hoops on Instagram. Even one can find coaches launching classes on hula hoop exercise here and there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-weight-loss\/\">Yoga Poses For Weight Loss: Get In Shape And Lose Belly Fat With These Simple Asanas<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hula_Hoop_Weight_Loss_Your_Crop_Top_Wearing_Days_Aren\u2019t_Over\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36610 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5263-convert.io_-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"hula hoop weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5263-convert.io_.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5263-convert.io_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5263-convert.io_.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5263-convert.io_-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5263-convert.io_.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_Of_Hula_Hooping\"><\/span><b>Benefits Of Hula Hooping<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calorie_Burn_And_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Calorie Burn And Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the first things you will notice when you start hula hooping is the fact that you can burn as many calories as you would if you were running on a treadmill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On average one can burn between 200 and 300 calories with traditional gym exercises and routines. With hula hooping, you can burn up to the same amount in just 30 minutes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31216547\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is a huge <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-does-rollerblading-burn\/\">calorie burn<\/a> and an advantage for someone who is trying to drop a large amount of unwanted weight through exercising, yet they\u2019re not that much into gym training.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercisers can expect similar results from hula-hooping as they\u2019d get from boot-camp classes, step aerobics and cardio kickboxing, all of which meet fitness industry criteria for improving cardiovascular fitness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logically, hula hooping reduces belly fat around the abdomen and hips, trimming your waist significantly (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/certifiednewsarticle\/1094\/ace-sponsored-research-hooping-effective-workout-or-child-s-play\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25268284\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hula_Hoop_Weight_Loss_Your_Crop_Top_Wearing_Days_Aren\u2019t_Over\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36611 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5265-convert.io_-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"hula hoop weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5265-convert.io_.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5265-convert.io_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5265-convert.io_.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5265-convert.io_-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5265-convert.io_.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_A_Full-Body_Workout\"><\/span><b>It\u2019s A Full-Body Workout<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking for a full-body workout without a ton of equipment then hula hooping may be an excellent choice. The hula hoop can give you a full-body workout as well as fit into your current body resistance routine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, you can do lunges while you work your arms with a hula hoop. You can also do balancing and some yoga poses while incorporating a hula hoop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can work your abs, arms, shoulders, legs, and core as well. It all depends on the way you integrate a hula hoop into your routine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, this does not mean you should resort exclusively to hula hooping. Hula hoops will help you align your body for the core stability, endurance and focus that you need to build core strength, but they won\u2019t bring you a six pack (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25268284\/\">2<\/a>). So if that\u2019s your goal, you can\u2019t dismiss the other exercises targeting your core.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hula_Hoop_Weight_Loss_Your_Crop_Top_Wearing_Days_Aren\u2019t_Over\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36613 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5270-convert.io_-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"hula hoop weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5270-convert.io_-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5270-convert.io_-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5270-convert.io_-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5270-convert.io_-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5270-convert.io_-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_Improves_Spine_And_Back_Health\"><\/span><b>It Improves Spine And Back Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have spine and back problems, you will likely be told to improve your posture from time to time. It just so happens with the hula hoop as you need to stand perfectly while you\u2019re hula hooping. This is the correct way for most of the methods you have to use in order to hold up the hoop or use it properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re supposed to keep your back and spine straight which builds the strength of your muscle. Actually, if you are looking for a way to tone up your muscles, but you want to make sure that you are not causing them too much strain, then this may be the ideal bet for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you have probably seen, hula hooping is both fun and great for your body. However, you can\u2019t just take your child\u2019s hula hoop and right away drop 5 pounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re a workout beast or just a beginner making your first foray into the world of fitness and dieting \u2013 BetterMe has a lot to offer to both newbies and experts! Install the app and <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Articles\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">experience the versatility first-hand<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hula_Hoop_Weight_Loss_Your_Crop_Top_Wearing_Days_Aren\u2019t_Over\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36614 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5264-convert.io_-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"hula hoop weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5264-convert.io_.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5264-convert.io_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5264-convert.io_.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5264-convert.io_-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5264-convert.io_.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hula_Hooping_How_To_Start\"><\/span>Hula Hooping: How To Start<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_The_Right-Sized_Hoop\"><\/span><strong>Find The Right-Sized Hoop<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The success of your workouts has a lot to do with the size of the hoop you choose. The larger the hoop, the easier it will be to spin. If you can, try out the hoop before you buy it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_The_Best_Weight\"><\/span><strong>Choose The Best Weight<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IA weighted hula hoop is the way to go. They have weights built in, which obviously makes them heavier and helps you lose weight, build muscle, tone your figure and improve your cardiovascular health \u2013 all the benefits listed by the American Council on Exercise. Also, a weighted hoop is easier to use. If you\u2019re a beginner, use a 1-2 pound hoop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hula_Hoop_Weight_Loss_Your_Crop_Top_Wearing_Days_Aren\u2019t_Over\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36615 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5267-convert.io_-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"hula hoop weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5267-convert.io_.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5267-convert.io_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5267-convert.io_.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5267-convert.io_-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5267-convert.io_.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Watch_Some_Videos\"><\/span><strong>Watch Some Videos<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty of online and offline courses in hula hooping, join in!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_With_Shorter_Workouts\"><\/span><strong>Start With Shorter Workouts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With hula hooping, you are teaching your body how to move the right way with the hoop while working your cardiovascular system at the same time. That\u2019s why it is completely okay to start with shorter sessions. Aim for two or three 10-minute sessions a day. Later you might want to increase the time or incorporate them in your overall workout. As your results improve, you can add more time to each workout.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_The_Right_Hoop\"><\/span><strong>Choose The Right Hoop<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not the best choice to use, for instance, the same hula hoop for both your waist and hands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While a single hula hoop may feel like it\u2019s the one fitting you best, as with any exercise routine, different props are required for various exercises. Weighted hula hoops can feel uncomfortable on sensitive and bony parts of the body such as your hands, arms and legs. If you wish to avoid discomfort or bruising in these areas, dedicate your weighted hoop to only hooping on your waist. Add an additional lightweight hula hoop to your collection for other uses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hula_Hoop_Weight_Loss_Your_Crop_Top_Wearing_Days_Aren\u2019t_Over\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36616 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5260-convert.io_-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"hula hoop weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5260-convert.io_.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5260-convert.io_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5260-convert.io_.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5260-convert.io_-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5260-convert.io_.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Use_Hula_Hoop_For_Weight_Loss_Tips\"><\/span>How To Use Hula Hoop For Weight Loss: Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wear_The_Right_Clothes\"><\/span><b>Wear The Right Clothes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear clothes that allow plenty of movement. Choose stretchy, close- fitting garments that are not slick in texture. Cotton leggings and a tank top is an amazing choice. If you practice yoga, yoga clothes work really well for hooping insofar as they are breathable fabrics that allow for lots of movement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you wear a dress or something baggy or loose, the hoop will not move well as it will not be able to grip your body. The same works for fabrics like satin<\/span><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Posture_And_Movement\"><\/span><b>Posture And Movement<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned before, hula hoops strongly help you to maintain proper posture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus<\/span>, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the first thing you should learn is how to stand up nice and tall and keep your spine straight.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply try that for a minute, close your eyes, and pay attention to how your body feels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hula_Hoop_Weight_Loss_Your_Crop_Top_Wearing_Days_Aren\u2019t_Over\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36620 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5262-convert.io_-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"hula hoop weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5262-convert.io_.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5262-convert.io_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5262-convert.io_.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5262-convert.io_-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5262-convert.io_.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re at the beginning of learning how to hula hoop, you also should try to keep your legs as still as you can. Movement in your knees or anywhere below your waist is going to draw the hoop downward. So when you send that hoop on its first spin around your waist, remind yourself right then to keep a nice tall back and stay conscious about your movements. Your feet have to be positioned side to side or with one foot slightly in front of the other. Your rhythmic motion will be forward and backward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the hoop makes contact with the front of your body, lean forward to give it a push. When it touches your back, go backward to keep the momentum going. Before you know it, that hoop will stop falling down!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last tip regarding movement is walking in a circle in the same direction the hoop is going. This will help slow down the hoop, giving your body more time to pulse back and forth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/slow-weight-loss\/\">Slow Weight Loss: Explaining Why Slow And Steady Really Does Win The Race<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hula_Hoop_Weight_Loss_Your_Crop_Top_Wearing_Days_Aren\u2019t_Over\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36618 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5268-convert.io_-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"hula hoop weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5268-convert.io_.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5268-convert.io_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5268-convert.io_.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5268-convert.io_-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5268-convert.io_.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Play_Music\"><\/span><b>Play Music<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many hoopers say playing the right music made the difference for them when they were just learning how to hula hoop. Sometimes all it takes is hearing one of those hits from your loved artist which feels familiar and natural to your body. Music with a nice beat makes it a lot easier to keep the proper rhythm going to keep the hoop up<\/span><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Awareness\"><\/span><b>Awareness<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hula hooping is often described as a type of meditation because to really be a cool hooper means you absolutely need to be in tune with your body and your hoop as well as the space around you. This in a way means letting go of all the stress of the day, of everything you\u2019re worried about, including learning how to hula hoop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make videos of yourself hula hooping, so you can observe the way your body moves and correct your form if you see it\u2019s necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, hooping in front of a big mirror (like one at a dance studio) is very helpful for your progress. You could use any other big reflecting surface like sliding doors at home as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hula_Hoop_Weight_Loss_Your_Crop_Top_Wearing_Days_Aren\u2019t_Over\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36619 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5269-convert.io_-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"hula hoop weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5269-convert.io_.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5269-convert.io_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5269-convert.io_.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5269-convert.io_-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5269-convert.io_.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Patience\"><\/span><b>Patience<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hula hooping is not something everyone learns in a couple of tries. It takes many hours, and even months to master.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It took weeks for some of the super-talented hoop dancers to learn how to hoop their waist. Just keep in mind that it takes a lot of consistency and dedication but you are doing good for your body ever since the first time you picked up that hoop and gave it a try.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are burning calories, improving your cardiovascular health, toning your core, and lots more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides all this, hula hooping involves a lot of muscle memory, so once your muscles start to get used to the movement needed to hula hoop it becomes much easier and you will wonder how it happened that you needed so much time to learn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to build an attention-grabbing bubble butt, blast away fat that\u2019s stored in all the wrong places, spring-clean your diet, turn back the clock on your skin, skyrocket your self-confidence and shatter your insecurities? Check out the BetterMe app and <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Articles\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">set this plan in motion<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hula_Hoop_Weight_Loss_Your_Crop_Top_Wearing_Days_Aren\u2019t_Over\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37084 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5266-1024x576.png\" alt=\"hula hoop weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5266.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5266-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5266.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5266.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Hula_Hoop_Exercises\"><\/span><b>Some Hula Hoop Exercises<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are lots of them, but here are one of the most interesting ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tree_Press\"><\/span><b>Tree Press<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold the hula hoop behind your head. Then, lift your right leg and place the sole of your right foot on the inner side of the left leg, right below the knee. Keep your back straight and look ahead. Now, lower your hula hoop behind you by flexing your elbows and then bring it back to the starting position. Do this 10 times, and then switch legs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hoop_Squat\"><\/span><b>Hoop Squat<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place the hula hoop in front of you at an arm\u2019s distance, and hold it with both your hands. Keep your legs shoulder-width apart. Your toes must be pointing out. Now, push your hips out, flex your knees, and lower your body as if you are going to sit on a chair. Simultaneously, move the top of the hula hoop away so that you can squat properly. Ensure your knees don\u2019t overshoot your toes. Get back up to the starting position.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hoop_Russian_Twist\"><\/span><b>Hoop Russian Twist<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit on the floor and hold the hula hoop with both your hands. Flex your knees slightly and lift both your legs. Lean back a little and twist to your right side while holding the hula hoop. Pause for a second and then twist to your left.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Ninja_Pass\"><\/span><b>The Ninja Pass<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant your feet on the ground shoulder width apart and bend your knees slightly. Hold your hoop in your right hand and twist at the waist over your right shoulder. Then, twist to the left while passing the hoop to your left hand. Repeat, but rest when you need to, as the added weight from that hoop can be tough.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hula_Hoop_Weight_Loss_Your_Crop_Top_Wearing_Days_Aren\u2019t_Over\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hula_Hoop_Weight_Loss_Your_Crop_Top_Wearing_Days_Aren\u2019t_Over\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/certifiednewsarticle\/1094\/ace-sponsored-research-hooping-effective-workout-or-child-s-play\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACE-sponsored Research: Hooping\u2014Effective Workout or Child\u2019s Play?<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(n.d., acefitness.org)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25268284\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Six-Week Trial of Hula Hooping Using a Weighted Hoop: Effects on <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skinfold, Girths, Weight, and Torso Muscle Endurance<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2015, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/000982.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dehydration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1997, medlineplus.gov)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nap.edu\/catalog\/1780\/drinking-water-and-health-volume-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking water and Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1977, nap.edu)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31216547\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of Weighted Hula-Hooping Compared to Walking on Abdominal Fat, Trunk Muscularity, and Metabolic Parameters in Overweight Subjects: A <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Randomized Controlled Study<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2019, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/28298271\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimizing Protein Intake in Adults: Interpretation and Application of the <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended Dietary Allowance Compared with the Acceptable <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Macronutrient Distribution Range<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/24901089\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The impact of soluble dietary fibre on gastric emptying, postprandial <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood glucose and insulin in patients with type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (2014, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25926512\">The role of protein in weight loss and maintenance<\/a> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hula Hoop Weight Loss Hula hoops are mostly associated with the vivid dreams from a happy childhood where all those adult responsibilities had not yet materialized in one\u2019s life. Somewhat surprisingly, hula hooping is trending recently, and not as a child toy but as a tool for weight loss via exciting hula hoop workouts. 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