How does a hula hoop exercise work?
The hula hoop exercise works the core body muscles with the range of benefits that other similar exercises present. The main difference between hula hoop exercises and normal exercises like pushups or sit ups is the number of muscle groups exercised. The motion of the body during hula hoop exercises works every abdominal muscle and even the leg muscles, in order to keep the hula hoop from falling. In fact, hula hoop exercises burn a lot of calories compared to other weight loss fads currently popular. Experts say that the hula hoop burns as many calories as in one minute as a running for the same period time. Even better, the hula hoop is a low impact work out, which means that the chance of injury is very slight. Hula hoop exercise are intensive, and many find that in the first few weeks only a few minutes a day will make their torso and abdomen sore the next day. Many practitioners suggest a slow start to avoid painful soreness, which can be demotivating.
