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Has anyone tried a weighted hula hoop?

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Ailidh Mon 22-May-23 08:03:36

As I begin my 400th weightloss campaign (great at losing weight, rubbish at maintaining) I'm wondering about getting one of these hoops where you hula a weight round you, and as you get slimmer you gradually take a link out of the hoop.

I wondered if a) anyone had had any success with one and b) how big the initial hoops are: I'm currently in my Henry VIII-thian phase (shorter than him but definitely girthsome); I'd hate to shell out for something that doesn't fit.

I know exercise alone doesn't lead to weightloss but every little helps.

Ta.

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shysal Mon 22-May-23 11:42:02
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I bought a cheap version of this and just couldn't keep the momentum going despite watching videos. It went to the village Swap Shop. Hope someone enjoyed it.

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shysal Mon 22-May-23 11:44:02

Forgot to mention that they are available with different numbers of links with measurements given, so can fit all sizes.

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Juliee Mon 22-May-23 12:12:09

I had one too. Used it once or twice then it collected dust in the garage.

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HurdyGurdy Mon 22-May-23 12:27:47

I have one. I did 20-30 minutes a day, and managed to remove two links.

Then I had a bad arthritis flare-up and had to stop for about 8 weeks. I'm starting back on it again today.

I tried it on yesterday, and was pleased to not have to add a link back in smile

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JackyB Mon 22-May-23 19:19:20

Sounds awful. I am supposed to do (normal) hoola hoop sometimes in my exercise class. I can't even get started.

Good luck everyone!

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tickingbird Mon 22-May-23 19:22:34

Last time I tried a hula hoop I couldn’t keep it up at all but used to do it for ages as a youngster. Why is that?

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