Not only is hula hooping a popular fun activity, it can also facilitate weight loss. Here are some basic tricks for kids and beginners.
Hula hooping is not only fun, it also serves a purpose for every age group. Some people are so good at this activity that they even participate in competitions.
If you are a beginner, here are some basic tricks that you can start off with and then move on to some more advanced tricks.
The Basic Technique
Stand straight within the ring placed on the ground, with your feet spread apart at shoulder-width. Keep your knees slightly bent.
Hold the ring on either side with both hands, and bring it upwards. Rest it on your back.
Turn it in a counter-clockwise motion, with your hips moving in a circular motion along with the hoop.
Ensure that you evenly distribute your body weight on your feet, in a slight rocking motion.
The Ringer
Place the ring around the back of your neck.
Gently spin it.
Move your body along with the ring.
The Knee Knocker
Stand with your knees together. Hold the ring around your knees.
Spin it in a counter-clockwise motion, and circle your knees along with it.
Hold your arms out on both sides to keep yourself steady.
The Booty Bump
Start this trick with the basic hula hoop motion.
Once you are in the groove, start bending at your waist. Bend until your back is flat and perpendicular to your lower body.
Now, begin bouncing slightly (more like in a pumping motion).
With your knees and legs moving, have the ring swinging around your hips.
Spread out your hands to maintain your balance.
The Arm Twirl
Stand erect, with your legs shoulder-width apart. Extend your arms besides you.
Place the ring on your right arm, and let it rest between your shoulder and elbow.
With your left hand, spin the ring counter-clockwise. Start circling your arm along with it.
Keep your left arm extended to maintain the balance. As you get better, you can do this trick with a ring in each arm.
Benefits
Performing tricks around the waist helps to strengthen the core muscles, which comprise the abdominal muscles and the lower back muscles.
When using it around your arms, it strengthens the biceps and the triceps. Even the shoulders are benefited by these movements.
It also helps in improving concentration.
Hula hooping is a fun-filled game that works as a stress-buster too. So, go on and have some fun and also reap its health benefits in the process.