Easy Workout- Thumbs Up!, February 5, 2009

I read a lot of reviews before I bought this. I was a bit hesitant because it received so many mixed reviews, but I decided to buy it anyways. I am very happy with this product. I know people were complaining that they had bruises from using it, but I’m not sure what they were doing because I haven’t had that problem.

I read the instructions to take it slow and not do more than 2minutes a day when you start, so I didn’t get any bruising, but I did feel that i was getting a workout. My skin gets red from the weight of the hula hoop, but it goes away immediately. I just do it for a 5 mins in the morning and 5 minutes at night while watching TV, and it’s such a quick way to do something instead of nothing.

I definitely recommend this product for anyone who wants a mild, easy, mindless workout. I think 3lbs was a good call for someone my size (5’2″ 115lbs). If you do get it, don’t be intimidated by the size of the hula hoop. It looks like it may be really…

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Exercise Hula-Hoop, March 10, 2009

This product is fun. I cannot hula hoop with a light store bought hoop and it took me several tries to work this hoop (I am 48 years old)but I did it after a few days. It’s good exericse picking up the hoop while practicing. I was surprised that I can go in both directions too. I lost 5 lbs in one week and hoop for 10 minutes every night. I did not get bruised like other people have stated. However, my sister who had purchased one had a few bruises. I think the ridges on the inside are helpful with keeping hoop on but if you feel you may bruise too easily, then go for a smooth weighted one.

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Good beginner hoop, if you don’t mind a few bruises, September 18, 2009

My husband and I wanted to begin hooping, but were a little unsure of our success considering our ages (49 & 50) and considerable lack of experience (ie. none). After reading the reviews here, we landed on this 3 lb Acu Hoop. This hoop was a great starter hoop and still one we like to come back to from time to time. The 3 lbs of weight really help keep the hoop up, as the weightier the hoop, the easier it is to stay aloft. However, just as a warning, those same 3 lbs also will cause bruising around your waist/hips (and anywhere else it might whack you while you’re learning). This was not a big deal to us, as it was proving our success.

We’ve since learned that a lighter weight “professional” hoop (1.5-2 lbs) is actually a better work-out, as you have to use your muscles to a greater degree to keep it up. However, I’m still very glad we started with this hoop, as we would have been too discouraged to continue with another lighter one. The whole hooping experience…

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