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a hula HOOP Want to have a healthier, more a c tive 2018? In our brand new regular feature we’re making f itness fun and work for you. This month Kate McLe o d, 30, tries hula hooping
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love to work out but quickly get bored with the gym and running. For me to stick with exercise it needs to be fun; I’ve tried lots of classes – I’m always first to sign up when something new comes along – so I jumped at the chance to try hula hooping. I had a hula hoop when I was little but wasn’t very good at it and hadn’t touched one since, so I was dubious I’d keep a hoop up long enough for it to be a workout… beyond bending down constantly to pick it up! It was interesting to see how much the retro hula hoop has evolved: you can get weighted ones now, which are easier for beginners, and some hoops are collapsible, meaning they’re practical to transport.