Are you trying to lose a few pounds before summer? So maybe you are tempted by the new trend that we see all over the networks. The fitness hula-hoop, an improved hoop that allows long minutes to do while staying at home. And in a rather fun way, which does not spoil anything.
Minus 36 kilos in 4 months, really?
There are thus three methods associated with the practice of Hula-Hoop according to Loren de Landtsheer, sports coach, cited by Health Magazine. All accessible in the dining room or from its living room.
- Hoopdance, dance movements punctuated on music;
- The Hula-Hoop Fitness, focused on muscle strengthening;
- And manipulation or juggled Hula-Hoop: a version that uses a smaller and lighter hoop.
But behind this method praised for its fun and accessible side, Internet users who use it announce an impressive benefit. The Hula-Hoop by its addictive and cardio side would literally “melt”. Less 15 kg in 49 days for one, 36 kg in 4 months for another. The challenges are going on and the followers claim to find a wasp size thanks to the device. Right?
A great way to resume sport
Consulted, sports coach Guillaume Feillu, specialized sport and health, recognizes a real appeal for this discipline which can help people get out of sedentary lifestyle. “The Hula Hoop is ideal for resuming sport because it has many advantages: it is a rather fun activity, inexpensive and which allows you to do that too with your children.” In terms of benefits on the body, the coach is also favorable to the Hula-Hoop: “The activity makes it possible to build muscle the abdominal strap (great right and transverse) and therefore to maintain a form of tone at this place” he details. In addition, it is accessible at all ages (if no pathology on the back or hip is detected).
But not a magical method to lose weight
However, despite 600 calories burned in an hour, the Hula-Hoop will not be sufficient in the context of weight loss, the expert announces. “”Because it only makes one area work: abs. However, it is a “little” muscle that consumes in the end quite little energy – therefore which will increase your metabolism very little, therefore your weight loss. “
To lose weight, the coach reminds us, you have to “make muscle” “or replace fat with muscle – so you will consume more energy”. The muscles that are useful in this setting are the big muscles: thigh, pectoral and back … “Not the abs unfortunately“.
Finally, no exercise can claim to make you lose weight, without also adapting food. “”To claim to lose weight only thanks to the Hula-Hoop would be utopian. “
Help, not a way
In summary: you want to put yourself in the Hula-Hoop, it’s a big yes, if the goal is to get back to sport and practice a fun activity. “”This will make you want to pay attention to your diet and therefore lose weight and in addition to something else. “ But if you test this new trend for the sole purpose of melting, without putting anything in place, you may be disappointed. Until the next trend.