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The roots of the Hula Hoop date back to ancient Egypt, about 3,000 years ago. Circular hoops were made from grape vines or stiff grass, and were swung around children’s waists or rolled on the ground using the stick for fun. Today, the Hula Hoop is used to increase fitness performance.
Health Benefits
Hula Hoop is one of the few fitness classes that primarily targets your middle, working the abdominal muscles, hips and waistlines. As a result you get both a cardio and a strength workout. One minute of Hula Hooping burns as many calories as running an eight-minute mile or high impact aerobic class. In addition, it promotes correct body alignment from the circular motions and proper posture from the upper body routines.
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