Now with Yoga & Pilate’s using this unique fitness tool!!
The only hoop on the market patented and tested for use in the physical fitness industry by the Cooper Institute!
The Heavy Hoop is made of a solid steel core covered with a floating foam padding specifically designed to minimize stress on joints and targeted muscle groups. (from www.heavyhoop.com)
If you enjoy the cardio workout of step class or cardio kickboxing, add this class to your high intensity workout! Be the first to experience this growing popular class. Now with Yoga and Pilatte's added! An entire whole body workout !
As seen on Channel 9 News with M.A. Rosko and The St. Paul Pioneer Press.
I look forward to sharing this fun workout with you! Come join this FUN adult exercise class! Participants range from 20-60 years old. It's a great workout for any fitness level!!
Hooping it up at St. Louis Park Community Education.SEE MORE PICTURES AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE!
SPRING CLASSES BELOW:
YWCA-Uptown Minneapolis -Specialty Class -Ongoing- Click on the link for more information. Ph. 612-215-4201.
Coon Rapids Community Education / Northdale Elementary School Gym / Starting Fall 2009 Monday at 615pm
NEED A HOOP? CONTACT ME TO PURCHASE THE ORIGINAL HEAVY HOOP!! $45 for a 3 pound, plus video--NO DELIVERY COSTS IN THE MINNEAPOLIS AREA!!! Add $13 for shipping**Join a class and get the hoop for $35 during the length of the class** UPDATE: ONLY 30 LEFT -- WHEN THEY ARE GONE THEY ARE ALL GONE AND NO LONGER BEING MANUFACTURED**
CLASS FORMAT: Burn more calories, in less time, during this INTENSE cardio dance class--while holding three pounds. Class consists of 20 minutes of cardio dance and 5 - 10 minutes of hula hooping while executing different arm exercises. Class also includes some yoga, Pilate's and mat exercises while using the original foam covered Heavy Hoop, a revolutionary training tool packing clubs from Los Angeles to London. The heart gets a great workout!! Intense!!
HEALTH BENEFITS OF HOOPING
Using the hoop around the waist massages the lymph nodes, which release toxins from our body. There are a large number of lymph nodes in the stomach area.
The massaging effect breaks down fat cells.
The use of the weighted hoop firms and trims the waist area. We contract our muscles while the weighted hoop presses against our body.
As adults, it's easier to hoop with a weighted hoop.
Build coordination and rhythm.
Studies have shown that the risk of osteoporosis is especially lower for those who do weight-bearing activities at least three times a week.
Research has shown using 1-3 pound weights during aerobic activity increases the heart rate by 5-10 beats per minute, while oxygen consumption and calorie expenditure is also increased. (From the American Council on Exercise)
We start and end with some stretching using the hoop
More cardio--25 minutes of holding the three pounds--WHEW does that get the heart rate up there!
Can't forget about the balance exercises and the mat exercises for the stomach and legs!
Aaaah a nice quadricep stretch. You can just use your hand, but the hoop stretches it further!
