Hula Hoop Fitness Trend: How to reduce your abdominal circumference

“I still know him from my childhood!” Is probably a frequent answer to the question: do you actually know what a hula hoop is? The first models made of plastic have been around since the 1950s – until then they were mainly made of wood. However, the meaning of the tire has been and is the same to this day: it should be brought with a little skill and even more physical effort to circle your own hips, without the help of the hands. In contrast to the past, however, the classic hula hoop is no longer sold as a toy, but as a fitness tire: applied correctly, it should strengthen the abdominal muscles and thus reduce the abdominal circumference.

The classic hula hoop tires was still made in a single source. The material was so hard that bruises in the hip area (with frequent application) became an unpleasant side effect. In the meantime, however, there are various models made of solid foam that ensure the necessary padding. They consist of several individual elements that simply have to be put together to make assembly easier – and to set the right size for children and adults. There is even that you can fill individually (for example with rice, beans or sand) to adapt the weight of the ring to your personal full body training.

If you have never trained with a hula hoop, you should consider the following point before buying a fitness tire made of foam: it may sound paradoxical, but it actually trains better for beginners with heavy tires than with light-this is related to the so-called fleeing force. For this reason, the hula hoop should be selected according to the body weight, i.e. tires of up to 1200 grams are suitable for adults who do not weigh more than 80 kilograms. Above that, the tire should weigh at least 1500 grams – from a weight of 100 kilograms even 2000 grams. This For example, 1400 grams measures.

The purpose of a hula hoop tire is to swing it with circular movements of the hip to swing your own body. This trains belly and legs, but also the buttocks. And these are not all the advantages that a regular workout brings. Because the fitness tires should also:

The last point in particular is crucial for many hula hoop beginners. Because the fact is that the fitness ring can also contribute to weight loss if you apply it correctly and regularly. And if you can believe the following video in which one was used daily for four weeks. According to the female test person, this was able to reduce its abdominal circumference by a proud four centimeters.
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The video shows that the abdominal circumference can be reduced in just one month.

In the video you can already get a little insight into how to get one Applied correctly. The most important steps for beginners are summarized below:

Step 1
Place your (preferably naked) feet hip width next to each other flat on the floor so that you have a firm stand. If you are a little shaky on your feet, you can put a foot forward a little further.

Step 2
Grip the tire on the side with both hands so that it lies on your lower back and shows horizontally to the floor. Now start swinging the fitness ring to the left or right (the direction doesn’t matter).

Step 3
Try to keep the hula hoop tire at the top with the help of your hips by making circular end and back movements. Tighten your stomach and keep your arms high, otherwise the ring falls down.

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