Hula-Hooping?

Does anyone hula-hoop for exercise and have seen any progress? If so, how long a day do you hula-hoop? Do you listen to music or watch TV while doing it? I have one, but not sure how much cals. you burn while hula hooping.

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  • Hi everyone! Hula hoops are great. On average they burn 7 calories a minute, more if you're moving the rest of your body!!
    I suggest using the lighter, but still sort of heavy, "dance" hula hoops. You can make these with HDPE tubing from Home Depot. Just get tube cutters and tape!
    Weighted hula hoops are very heavy and can damage your organs. Plus you can't move around as much so you really get a better work out using lighter hula hoops. They're still much heavier than kids hoops. And there are so many etsy shops that sell hoops.
    I teach hoop fitness to children. :) it's a fun way to exercise!
    Do any of you know of a hula hoop group on here?
    I'm new to this.
    Thanks!!
  • I'm a hooper! I've been hooping almost daily, even if only for a few minutes. I have a playlist on my phone that is specifically for hooping. I put in my earbuds, tuck my phone in my sports bra and have at. I take hooping breaks at work when my energy gets low; one or two songs and I'm good for another round of desk-chained drudgery. A hooping challenge would be fun!