In the struggle for a thin waist, girls go for various tricks: massage, body wraps, various exercises. Many people twist a hoop for weight loss.
The hoop is undoubtedly a useful sports equipment. Exercising with a hoop has a beneficial effect on posture, strengthens the abdominal muscles, and increases joint mobility. There are several types of hoops, let's try to figure out which one is an assistant in the fight against excess weight.
Gymnastic hoops
Such hoops are familiar to everyone from childhood. They are usually plastic or metal, very lightweight. The least effective in the fight against excess weight. Half an hour of training with such a hoop burns about 200 calories. To lose weight at the waist by 1-2 cm, you need to exercise daily for 3 weeks.
Massage hoops
This is a collapsible type of hoops, it usually consists of 6-8 sections, that is, the diameter can be adjusted, which is very convenient for people with different builds. These hoops are easy to store or transport. Massage hoops differ from the usual ones in width and in the presence of massage elements - plastic or silicone. When practicing with such a hoop, not only calories are burned, but also problem areas are massaged, blood circulation and metabolism are improved.
Flexible hoop trainer
This hoop is made of elastic material, it is hollow inside, therefore it is necessary to pump air into it from time to time. His weight is not small - about 3 kilograms. For beginners, it is better not to start classes like this, it is better to choose a regular gymnastic one. Due to its high weight, it effectively acts on excess deposits. It is optimal to train with him for 20-30 minutes, during this time 400-500 calories will be consumed. In general, this hoop is able to replace going to the gym, thanks to its flexibility, it allows you to do exercises not only for the waist, but also to train the arms, legs, shoulders, etc.
Exercising with a hoop is useful not only for losing weight. However, people with diseases of the kidneys, liver, urinary and reproductive system, pregnant women and women after a cesarean section are contraindicated to twist the hoop.
