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Hula hoops

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Nannyben61 Sun 06-Mar-16 13:57:27

Has anyone used a hula hoop for trimming your waist? A friend has been using a weighted one since Christmas and swears it has toned her up. Thinking of getting one but it may end up in the cupboard after a few weeks! smile

tradermt5 Fri 10-Jun-22 00:44:43

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hulahoop Fri 22-Apr-22 15:07:25

That's how I got my gransnet name after hula hooping with Gg,s.

Callistemon21 Fri 22-Apr-22 14:39:00

shysal

Another ancient thread revived! I commented in 2016!

I have recently bought a 'smart' hula hoop but can't get on with it, can't keep the momentum going.

???

I used to think I was very observant

beautybumble Fri 22-Apr-22 12:43:33

I do have one and can do it for a really long time. I think because its heavy it stays up better. If you keep practicing you'll get the hang of it. It is quite good. Good luck.

timetogo2016 Fri 22-Apr-22 09:39:51

I`m off for a pack of 6 beef flavoured if poss.
I may have a gander in the toy section.

shysal Fri 22-Apr-22 09:35:27

Another ancient thread revived! I commented in 2016!

I have recently bought a 'smart' hula hoop but can't get on with it, can't keep the momentum going.

PamelaJ1 Fri 22-Apr-22 08:44:30

I think it’s a great idea. They don’t cost much so are a much better alternative to spending loads of £££ on a more expensive bit of kit that will also make you feel guilty!

Oopsadaisy1 Fri 22-Apr-22 07:55:23

Galen move it closer to you and stare, that might help.

I loved my hola hoop when I was young, sadly I can’t do it any more either……

My niece does Hoola Hooping for Cancer and has hundreds of ladies Hoola Hooping all over the place. She has to retrain older people!

Blossoming Thu 21-Apr-22 22:57:44

I’m more of a Kettle chips gal.

Callistemon21 Thu 21-Apr-22 22:39:27

ninathenana

I like hula hoops especially the cheese n onion flavour

I thought it was about the edible ones and thought hmm possibly not when you're on a diet!

Not so keen on wotsits nandad ?

You can thread hula hoops onto your fingers and eat them one by one.

NotSpaghetti Thu 21-Apr-22 22:33:23

nandad

Not sure if I can hula hoop but can wotsit.

???

Sweetpeasue Thu 21-Apr-22 22:11:38

I bought a weighted hula hoop about 5 yrs ago. I couldn't believe how painful it was. I googled them and they can cause actual bruising. I bought a standard hoop and I was soon back into the swing of it. ☺️ It can be quite energetic. At least for me.

nandad Thu 21-Apr-22 22:06:24

Not sure if I can hula hoop but can wotsit.

MayBee70 Thu 21-Apr-22 22:02:57

ninathenana

I like hula hoops especially the cheese n onion flavour

I’ve been dog sitting at my daughters and she has all sorts of food that I daren’t keep at home, including hula hoops. I won’t tell you how many packets I ate the other night….(she also has Oreo biscuits and Nutella….) Waist; what waist….(diet starts tomorrow)

Colourfull500 Thu 21-Apr-22 21:47:06

Hi to all,

I have bought a weighted hula hoop hoping to loose some weight with it soon.

Colourfull500

C

loopylou Sun 06-Mar-16 17:40:05

blush
My 1st thought too ninathenana!

Ana Sun 06-Mar-16 17:38:21

That's you told, tanith! grin

Charleygirl Sun 06-Mar-16 17:32:05

tanith not a good idea because you have had a total hip replacement.

tanith Sun 06-Mar-16 16:56:43

I could hula hoop for England when I had a waist but sadly I tried and tried to show GD how but I couldn't do it even once..

ninathenana Sun 06-Mar-16 16:41:40

I like hula hoops especially the cheese n onion flavour

shysal Sun 06-Mar-16 16:25:14

grannylyn, I used to love to pogo as a child, had permanently bruised inner knee joints! I could also hula hoop for hours, but alas can't do it now. I expect it is the thicker waist hampering me! I can, however, still skip, including the 'bumps' (double turn). I haven't dared try the GSs hover boards, not sure my balance is up to it!

grannylyn65 Sun 06-Mar-16 15:55:06

I was a genius when I was younger, sadly am no longer young! BUT I can still pogo!!!

MiniMouse Sun 06-Mar-16 15:47:32

galen you're clearly not trying hard enough - see if wearing glasses helps wink

BBbevan Sun 06-Mar-16 14:53:07

Even as a child I could never get the hang of that.

appygran Sun 06-Mar-16 14:11:07

Exercising with hula hoops seems to be the new fitness craze where I live, fun and effective. I am thinking of joining a group myself. Look up Hoola Nation if you are interested. I will let you know how I get on. Not sure if it will trim the waist but should be good for belly laughs.