Quote Originally Posted by Weedhound
I don't mean to be rude but......I knew I should have put this in the womens forum.

Max, thanks for all the input....thats a long, informative post but I'm afraid all you MEN out there are completely missing the question.....which was.....how about a hula hoop for exercise.....yay or nay? Amongst everything else I actually did get the shift that you guys thinks it's for wussies.....which I am so that sounds about right

Since I finished chemo a week ago I have about half the red and white blood cells of a normal person and no platelets. That means no strength, no immunity to infection, and no ability to clot my blood. Things like running, weight lifting, squats etc.....are not even mentioned in my post for a very good reason......not only are they things I absolutely should NOT be doing; they're things I HATE doing and simply won't do. Period.

Perhaps I didn't make myself clear enough. Here is the question. Has anyone hear tried using a hula hoop to assist with burning off some calories? And did it help or not?

Thanks in advance.
But I did answer and it's exercise. For the healthy, it's perhaps nothing but it does burn some calories and it'd burn it aerobically. After chemo, anything kind of movement is beneficial towards losing weight. Start with doing it for 10 minutes, put on some of your favorite tunes and you'll have your share of exercise. Don't listen to the people who say "hula-hoop isn't exercise."

I especially know about your situation with chemo since I went through it myself. I suppose you got a bit of weight gain you wish to burn off? Start with the hula-hoop and take it easy, push yourself at a little, but not too hard, your body has to re-adjust.

I also suggest you look at pilates, do some light stretching. It'll help you feel better and open up your body. I'm sure some of those muscles are tightened. Just do what you can.
thcbongman Reviewed by thcbongman on . Hula Hoop=Exercise? I just read somewhere that five minutes "hula hooping" will really help work off those calories. Anyone here tried these or the "exercise hoops" I saw for sale? Does it work or not as far good exercise? Thanks in advance for any enlightenment. :) Happy Holidays ALL! :madnoel: :madnoel::madnoel: Rating: 5