Are you desperate for a flat stomach, or how about six pack abs! ...
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| How to get a flat stomach? Hula Hoop of course! |
Since summer is nearly upon us here in Scotland, it's time to seriously start getting rid of this annoying baby belly and there's no better way to achieve a flat stomach than by hula hooping with an adult hula hoop! (Did I mention it's also exceptionally fun, addictive and good for your brain too!)
It's not always easy obtaining a flat stomach, especially for us woman who store fat around our mid drifts as part of our genetic make up! However, hula hooping really helps to fight the flab (by burning up to 100 calories every 10 minutes!!!) and tones those abs for a lean, flat stomach!
Ok.. get to the good bit Carly!..
So the reason I'm writing this post is to share with you some awesome ways to tone your stomach for the upcoming bikini season, using only a hula hoop.
I took the time to make these tutorials to help women who are looking to lose weight, tone up and generally look and feel healthy but can't seem to stick to the gym or running or any other boring exercise methods. It's also easy to fit into your daily routine as just 10 minutes a day will make a difference. If you can do 10 minutes 2 or 3 times a day.. even better!
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| (This is me being filmed talking about the benefits of hula hooping) |
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So here are some beginner moves that you can do to supercharge your ab workout..
The Limbo
How to do the limbo:
- Hold the hoop around your waist at an angle.
- Lean back but DON'T put strain on your back, only lean back until you feel tightness in your abdominals.
- The movement is coming from your legs, by bending your knees and springing up you will keep the hula hoop spinning
- Reach your arms up to elongate your core.
- Keep doing the limbo for as long as you can, don't worry if you keep dropping it at first, you will still be benefiting from the cardio and ab workout by practicing!
- Try and build up to 10 minutes 3 times a day.
The Bunny Hop
How to do the bunny hop:
- Lean forward, keeping your back straight (think of bending forward from your hips instead of bending your knees), keep your chin up and look forward (looking down encourages a curve in the spine).
- Engage your abdominals by 'squeezing' your abs
- Push the hula hoop around you at an angle as shown in the video and start a bouncy springy movement.
- Keep practicing, people rarely get the move on the first try! You will still be benefiting from the workout by practicing :)
- This move is amazing for toning the buttocks, thighs, abs and strengthening your back!
And Finally..
Bunny Hop To Limbo - Combining the two moves for a super fun workout (and impressive hoop dance move!)
This is just the tip of the iceberg for hula hoop fitness. There are sooooo many exercises and routines that you can practice to keep hula hooping fun and addictive! You literally work every muscle group and burn calories while smiling, laughing and having a great time!
Let me know what you think of this post? Do you already hula hoop or are you going to give it a try? Leave me a comment :)
Until next time...
Carly x
p.s check out http://www.carlydawson.com for more hooping advice!
p.s check out http://www.carlydawson.com for more hooping advice!
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