Hula Hoop: Lose weight with the popular fitness trend

Do you want your stomach to be a little flatter, but don't feel like doing strenuous sit-ups? Then you should try hula hooping: Not only will you burn lots of calories, but you'll also have a lot of fun doing it. Find out more about the hip (again) fitness trend!

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Hula Hoop: Lose weight with the popular fitness trend

Lose weight with hula hoops

Hula hooping is always in vogue, and no wonder, because the sport with the hula hoop is incredibly fun: it makes for a slim waist and a flat stomach, as our mothers already knew. And what could be better than losing a few kilos in a fun way? What's more, you can grab the hoop at any time of day and shake your hips to your favorite music.

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Hula Hoop: where does the fitness trend actually come from?

The American toy manufacturer Wham-O. Corp. originally brought the plastic hoop onto the market as a children's toy back in the 1950s and enjoyed worldwide success. The name comes from the Hawaiian word "hula", which means dance, and "hoop", which means dance hoop!

Burn calories with the hula hoop

The hula hoop is experiencing new hype because many celebrities and fitness influencers are using it during the coronavirus pandemic. As going to the gym is not possible or only possible to a limited extent, workouts at home are simply ideal. Dancing also lifts your spirits and puts you in a good mood. Of course, there is also an upgrade, which is why hula hooping is so trendy: "Hooping" is all the rage - it is particularly effective as it focuses on endurance and muscle training. It is a full-body workout that trains the entire core, buttocks and leg muscles.