Do you usually shake hula hoops to lose weight

Generally, throwing hula hoops can help with weight loss, but the effect varies from person to person. Hula hoop exercise mainly burns calories by continuously exerting force in the waist and abdomen, and may achieve weight loss goals with dietary control.

Hula hoop is an aerobic exercise that can mobilize the core muscle group to participate during continuous rotation, and can burn 200-300 calories per hour. Regular exercise can enhance lumbar and abdominal muscle endurance and improve body fat distribution. When exercising, it is necessary to maintain a constant speed of rotation to avoid affecting the efficiency of fat burning. It is recommended to continue for 20-30 minutes each time, 3-5 times a week. Choose a moderate weight hula hoop, as being too heavy may cause muscle strain, while being too light may make it difficult to maintain inertia.

Relying solely on hula hoops for weight loss has limited effectiveness, and it is necessary to combine whole-body exercise such as jogging, swimming, etc. to improve overall metabolic rate. People with a larger body weight may experience skin friction discomfort, and can wear breathable sportswear and apply Vaseline for protection. Before and after exercise, it is necessary to fully warm up and stretch to avoid excessive twisting of the lumbar spine that may cause strain. If there is persistent back pain, exercise should be paused and a rehabilitation doctor should be consulted.

It is recommended to use hula hoops as a daily exercise supplement, combined with a low-fat and high protein diet and sufficient sleep. Monitoring waist circumference changes every week during weight loss is more valuable than weighing, as a decrease in body fat percentage is an effective indicator of weight loss. Avoid exercising on an empty stomach or immediately after meals, replenish fluids promptly during exercise, and gradually increase exercise duration and intensity.