Apparently, there’s a new fitness craze out there, but its foundations are about as classic as they come: Hula Hooping!
We’ve been hearing about it recently, and how celebs are getting on board with it, so here are some questions from Ajay Rochester about it and the answers to clear them up from Celebrity Hula Hooper Lisa Breaux!
Why is hooping becoming so popular?
Hooping is the next big fitness craze because it has been proven that 10 minutes of vigorous hooping is equivalent to jogging an 8 minute mile and it is FUN !! This core cardio workout also tones the arms the entire time you are hooping and it massages the toxins from around the waistline where toxins are stored. This high energy workout is a non-impact activity for boys, girls, men and women alike and ranges from ages 4 to our oldest hooper who is 90 years old. It is a fitness activity that the entire family can do together.
Who is hooping?
I personally hooped at The White House with President First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia. While there I also taught Ellen Degeneres’s mother, Betty Degeneres and DJ Tony how to hoop. I still hoop with Betty at Richard Simmons studio from time to time. Other stars that hoop are Marisa Tomei, Kirstie Alley,Selena Gomez, Zooey Deschanel, Clay Aikens, MiMi Kaboom and many more.
Can it really burn a decent amount of calories to make a difference?
Depending on age, weight and the intensity of the workout the average person can burn up to120-125 calories every 10 minutes.
How did you get to have this awesomely fun job?
As a fitness expert and dance choreographer I started to incorporate the hoop in my workouts over 8 years ago. I have personally hooped with over 2 million children and thousands of adults around the globe.
What’s next?
My goal is to up the fun factor and get as many people around the world hooping for peace, health and happiness. Hoopitup! Worldwide has been chosen to be the hoop representatives for Shape Up U.S. and will tour across the nation empowering, inspiring and motivating kids and adults to get in shape.
Awesome!
The only other question we would have is… how can we get custom FitPerez Hula Hoops?!?!
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