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Aug 2014
9:19am, 14 Aug 2014
11,617 posts
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GimmeMedals
I've decided to take up hula hooping as a way of doing some core strengthening. It's not very easy so I'm going to track my progress here. Any tips advice are really very most welcome, please 
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Aug 2014
9:26am, 14 Aug 2014
12,072 posts
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Derby Tup
I think there are fewer calories in Monster Monch, and the bags are more difficult to open
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Aug 2014
9:27am, 14 Aug 2014
11,618 posts
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GimmeMedals
I'm starting with 5 minutes at a time.
Day 1 - I built the hoop but it looked huge and was heavy so I took 2 sections out. 3 or 4 spins was the most I managed. I watched some YouTube clips for advice from the experts. They make it look easy. I learned that the hoop needs to reach up to your waist from the ground for beginners - big is better!
Day 2 - I put the 2 sections back in to make the hoop bigger. I managed 5 spins a few times but I'm getting bruised ankles from the hoop keep landing on them.
Day 3 - progress! I managed 7 or 8 spins a few times and a 10 once my waist is feeling a bit tender and my muscles are very gently complaining, so it must be doing some good. I measured my waist today. I'm hoping to see some reduction over the weeks.
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Aug 2014
9:27am, 14 Aug 2014
17,892 posts
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Night-owl
Reading your blog last night I thought there should be a thread and here it is. I may even join you
I need all the help I can get
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Aug 2014
9:28am, 14 Aug 2014
11,619 posts
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GimmeMedals
But Hula Hoops look nicer when you wear them as rings, DT
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Aug 2014
9:29am, 14 Aug 2014
11,620 posts
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GimmeMedals
It would be great to have some company NO
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Aug 2014
9:31am, 14 Aug 2014
17,893 posts
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Night-owl
If you have any good hula hoop links (imagine there's thousands out there) perhaps list them here
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Aug 2014
9:35am, 14 Aug 2014
12,073 posts
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Derby Tup
Actually I could do with a fitness project
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Aug 2014
9:36am, 14 Aug 2014
191 posts
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pinktinkbmc-RRR
I can't hula-hoop, apart from on the wiifit!
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Aug 2014
11:35am, 14 Aug 2014
1,515 posts
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Cyclops
My only tip is from watching the girls at school who are amazing at it (and 6). They stand with one foot in front of the other rather than with their feet side by side.
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