Hula hoops can provide a cardiovascular endurance workout. They’re also inexpensive and easy to use once you get the hang of it.
The Empower Fitness Cardio Core and More fitness hoop adds another twist to the standard hoop with a feature that allows users to customize the weight of the hoop. It’s easy to adjust: mix and match the weighted and nonweighted segments to find the one that works best for your fitness level, from beginner to advanced.
The hoop’s exterior is made of a soft, thick foam. The segments connect and disconnect through snap-button connections. It’s also designed for portability and storage, with each of the six segments disassembling into separate pieces.
For $39.99, the Cardio Core and More set includes one 40-inch hoop (weighing 3 pounds), a 45-minute workout DVD and an illustrated guide to give you some hooping tips and ideas.
The website empowerfitness.com lists retailers.
ActiveStyle, Pages 28 on 03/31/2014