It’s great exercise for cardiovascular health
Here's a step-by-step guide to using a weighted hula hoop for all ages:
Reggie Martin
2/2/20242 min read


Embrace the inevitable hoop drops—no need for concern! Seize the moment, lift it up, readjust your stance, and dive back in. Through consistent practice, you'll master the art of keeping the hoop in perpetual motion. It's a journey of discovering your rhythm.
As you hone your skills, challenge yourself by engaging in waist hula hooping for 30 to 45 seconds, followed by a brief rest of 15 to 20 seconds. Repeat this empowering cycle several times until you reach that satisfying state of fatigue. Remember, every drop is just a step closer to mastering the hoop and achieving your fitness goals. Keep going, and let the rhythm of your determination guide you!
As you hone your skills, challenge yourself by hooping in waist hula for 30 to 45 seconds, followed by a brief rest of 15 to 20 seconds. Repeat this empowering cycle several times until you reach that satisfying state of fatigue. Remember, every drop is a step closer to mastering the hoop and achieving your fitness goals. Keep going, and let the rhythm of your determination guide you!
Utilizing a weighted hula hoop for exercise follows a straightforward concept, yet maintaining its motion poses a challenge. Liebl outlines the fundamental steps for a weighted hula hoop workout:
1. Position yourself inside the hoop, gripping it at waist level with one hand on each side.
2. Adopt a hip-width stance with one foot slightly ahead of the other in a staggered position.
3. Maintain an upright posture and engage your core muscles comprehensively—including abdominals, glutes, upper thighs, and mid and lower back. This involves bracing, ensuring you can breathe normally without holding your breath.
4. Initiate the hoop's spin snugly against your lower back. Begin the spin in the opposite direction of your dominant hand, such as counterclockwise for right-handed individuals and clockwise for left-handed individuals.
5. Release the hoop from your hands as it spins and commence a circular hip motion with the hoop's direction, endeavoring to keep it at waist level without dropping. Coordinate your hip movement with the hoop crossing your abdomen forward and your lower back backward.
Anticipate the occasional hoop drop—no need to fret! Retrieve it, readjust your footing, and recommence. With practice, sustaining the hoop's motion becomes achievable, relying on discovering a rhythmic flow.
Once you grasp the technique, attempt waist hula hooping for 30 to 45 seconds, followed by a rest of 15 to 20 seconds. Repeat this sequence multiple times until you feel adequately fatigued.