On the days when you're too busy/tired/stressed to get in a full workout, spin a hula hoop for 10 minutes! It's fun, works the whole core, and you feel silly enough that the stress and fatigue melt away.
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I've also used my hula hoop when I'm cold---warms me up in no time!
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I LOVE my Hula Hoop too! I have been using mine for 4 years & YES it really works your core muscles.
CATHEITE2/23/2011 7:51:00 AM
I also can't get a hula hoop going longer than a few seconds. Never could. I think I'm hip-impaired, but yes this is a wonderful idea.
ITSAWRAP_DIMI6/2/2010 5:31:00 AM
I dont have a hula hoop and did not do well when I had it so I do it virtually with the wii I do 6 min workin my way to 10!!!
DANSINDI4/20/2010 12:48:00 PM
I could never keep a hula hoop going for 30 seconds let alone 10 minutes, even when I was young! LOL!
4URYOU3/31/2010 10:46:00 AM
my grand kids would love to see me do this. I do have a set of cheerleaders pom poms
FLNFROGGY203/31/2010 10:38:00 AM
I never thought of using a hula hoop. I'm so going to try that!
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A big fan of multitasking, I love the fact that I can hula hoop while doing other things - I watch TV and hula hoop; sometimes I read while I hula hoop. I'm also saving up for hula rings so I can use them on my arms at the same time.
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