Spring break has come and gone, which means it’s time to start working on that summer bod. Let’s not deny that all the hard work you put into losing those extra pounds for spring break made up for itself on the 5-day cruise you whole-heartedly binged on. It’s simply impossible to say no to the inclusive all-you-cant-eat buffet, in addition the soft-serve ice cream by the pool. I mean, you paid for it, right? If you’re now looking for ways to shrink your waist, tighten your body, and make those abs visible once again, we’ve got you covered.
We’re bringing you back to your childhood days on this one. Remember your record on how long you were able to hula hoop for without dropping it? Well, it just may be time to bring back those skills and set a new record. PowerHoopz is a home workout that largely focuses on using a weighted hula hoop for as little as 10 minutes a day in order to tighten your core. This is ideal for the Collegiette who simply can’t find the time to workout, especially with the chaos that the end of the semester promises. And really, who doesn’t love hula hooping?
With a variety of workouts to choose from, you will be sure to work up a sweat in just a short period of time. According to the PowerHoopz site, you can burn up to 12 calories per minute with these high-energy workouts. That means just 20 minutes of hula hooping a day can put you at well over 200 calories burned (which is equivalent to a grande caramel macchiato at Starbucks, just saying.)
The upside is that the workouts don’t feel tedious or strenuous, so chances are, you’ll keep going if you’re enjoying yourself. Several people who have completed the workouts claimed actually having fun while “exercising,” so losing weight was just an extra bonus for them as the final result. The workouts ultimately promise to tone your butt, abs, glutes, thighs, arms, and hips, but they have zero impact on your joints. This is a huge plus, considering we’re often warned about the workout machines at the gym that put stress on your joints and may eventually lead to serious injury.
It may sound crazy that a hula hoop alone can merely make you lose several inches around your waist, but there are multiple ways to increase the intensity of your workout if you feel that it’s not quite doing the trick. That’s what the DVD is for. The program specifically provides sets of resistance training, which include squats, crunches, etc. (with the hula hoop) in order to guide you through each session. It also teaches you to expedite your heart-rate through various strategies, such as moving the hula hoop faster, placing your body at a certain angle for a more challenging approach, or wearing wrist weights to tighten your arms. Or, you can hold your giant textbook as you circle your hips while cramming to study for your test the next day. Multi-task, anyone?
What’s even more exciting is you that get to choose the design of your hula hoop when you order the package online. Who wouldn’t want a hot pink and leopard printed hula hoop to use as their main workout machine? Not to mention, the workouts are actually fun, especially compared to a horrific run on the treadmill. The inclusive package is only $45, which contains your chosen hula hoop and a 30-minute DVD comprised of customized workouts. So say goodbye to the treadmill and hello to your new body-toning hula, Collegiettes!
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