Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Updated : January 2, 2017 4:46 PM IST
I completely dread doing crunches and working out my lower body in the gym. Also, running on a treadmill gets repetitive and boring. This is why I prefer something that can be a fun group activity which I can do with my family. Hula hooping is not only fun but also a relatively easy way to get fit. Everyone has tried to hula hoop at one point or the other, and if you have given it a try, you know that you have to practice with your hoop for a few days before you get the hang of it. Don't just look at hula hooping as something that only kids do. Hula hooping is an excellent way to tone your body. Here is how it can help you lose weight and make you look fitter.
If you're trying to trim your belly fat only with crunches and cardio exercises, you will see faster and better results if you hula hoop for at least 15-20 minutes every day. While you're hula hooping, your abdominal muscles get a great workout. Also, while you're hula hooping, you will notice that you also start using your spine to maintain balance and keep the hoop from slipping down from your waist. This will help in relaxing your back muscles and also improve blood circulation and spine flexibility while helping you lose back fat. Also, try belly dancing for a flatter tummy.
Other than your back and abs, hula hooping can also give you a full body workout by also toning your hips and help in burning calories as it has been found that while you're hula hooping, you are using many muscles of your body. Did you know an hour of horse riding burns up to 650 calories.
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