Hula hoop experts recommend beginning with a hoop that comes up to somewhere between your waist and mid-chest when it's lying on its side on the ground. Check the A1R Fitness Hula hoop images to understand the level of expertise.
To start using a weighted hula hoop, you can follow these steps:
Position the hoop around your waist, just above your hips, while grasping it lightly with both hands and ensuring it is parallel to the ground.
Activate your core muscles and throw the hoop to one side while keeping your feet firmly planted on the ground.
Execute a controlled rocking motion by pulsing your hips and feet, shifting your body forward and backward.
Alternatively, perform a slight back-and-forth movement with your hips, while rocking your weight from your heels to your toes and back to your heels. Repeat this motion until you feel comfortable.
Next, position the hoop around your waist, with the back of the hoop resting on the small of your back, just above your hips. The front of the hoop should be angled slightly downward.
Spin the hoop and attempt to catch it with your front hip as you begin rocking forward and backward.
Engage your core by drawing in your abdomen and pay attention to your posture.
I hope these tips help you get started with using a A1R Fitness weighted hula hoop!
