LIFESTYLE

5 health benefits of hula hoop

By Anujj Trehaan

1

Burns calories

Hula hooping is next to salsa, swimming, and belly dancing to burn calories. A report reveals that men and women can burn 200 and 165 calories respectively with 30 minutes of hooping.

2

Keeps you in shape

As per a study, a hula hoop can help you lose fat from your waist and hips. 13 women who did hula hooping for six weeks lost 3.4cm around their waist and 1.4cm around their hips.

3

Strengthens your core muscles

Hula hooping involves a constant movement of the hips around your waist, which increases your core muscles' strength and mobility.

4

Improves posture

During a hooping session, your entire body is engaged in the workout, keeping it stable, energized, and balanced. This improves your posture and daily functioning.

5

Offers mental detox

Hula hooping is known to release endorphins in the body and eliminate stress and tension from your system. During this, it forgets your stressors and promotes relaxation.

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