Shape Up Like Beyonce With Hula Hooping

Diet Fitness

oi-Gowri Nandini

By Nandhini Devi

Thursday, August 4, 2011, 16:28

Hula Hoop, is a toy hoop that is hung around the waist, neck or limbs and twisted around. It was used for twirling, rolling, or playing by people of all ages. Generally these hoops were made of grapevines, willow or stiff variety grass. However, these days they are mostly made with plastic.

Though these hoops were first made for children, now they are made for adults too, so that adults can use hooping as a fun way to keep healthy. Once you master the art of hula hooping, you just seem to get enough of it.

Hula hooping benefits:

1.Hula hooping is a perfect way to strengthen about 30 muscles in the body, and tone the abdomen, thighs and buttocks.

2.Hooping improves your body balance, helps in better co-ordination and increases your body's flexibility.

3.This form of exercise can burn up to 400-600 calories in just an hour's time. Hula hooping is a an apt way to adapt if you are looking for weight loss

4.While hooping, you tend to enjoy, the moves make you smile. Thus, improving your mental health as well. Self-esteem and libido also increase when you practicing hula hooping.

5.Hooping works like acupressure, by applying the right pressure on the front and back areas of your waist.

6.People suffering from osteoporosis will find hooping as an ideal way to get rid of the pain. Hooping allows you to focus and relax yourself.

7.Hooping is a way to increase the energy level in the body and it also increases the flow of blood to the brain, thus keeping you alert at all times.

Celebrities such as the pop star Beyonce and the First Lady Michelle Obama, use this simple apparatus to keep fit. So, why not buy your hula hoop today and adopt this unique and easy aerobic exercise to keep fit?

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.