Find Yourself In The Hoop...

Ever watched little kids hula hooping? It is a beautiful sight. Smiles, laughter, and just pure joy. They don't hold back, they have no insecurities, and they give themselves the freedom to move.

Most adults haven't picked up a hoop since they were kids. It isn't their fault. Hoops for a long time were only made in kids sizes. Most adults who are confident enough to try it, quickly get discouraged because the hoop just falls to the floor. We assume we have lost our ability to hoop, not realizing the hoop is just too small. Thankfully, some amazing people discovered that if the hoop is adult size, hooping is fun again!

I discovered hooping about 4 (maybe 5) years ago. I saw a video on Youtube of Christabel Zamor hooping! And I knew I had to try.

I have been hooked on hooping ever since! The first few weeks, I hooped for hours and hours straight! I was determined to learn it all, waist, hips, chest, shoulders...all of it! I grew more confident in myself. I began to hoop at any given opportunity. I began to feel happy, amazing, and wanted to share it with the everyone I knew!

Here are some benefits of hooping:


~Boosts self confidence!! This is huge! There aren't many activities that will make you feel so good! The hoop allows you the freedom to let go and just BE. You become more confident as you give yourself permission to move in a beautiful and feminine way. You will find yourself looking for people to hoop with, sharing tips and advice, and making new friends!

Hooping in my wedding dress at my 10yr vow renewal!

~It is great exercise! Hooping burns up 600 calories in one hour! It works all the muscles in your core, helps reduce back pain, and tones and tightens your entire body!! The hoop can be used to preform all sorts of workouts, stretches, as well as improve your flexibility!

~ Hooping will make you happy!!! You will find yourself smiling, laughing, and having a blast! You will even let go of the fear of looking silly, and just have fun! In an hour hoop class, we laugh the entire time! Exercise has never been so care-free and fun!



~Helps improve your coordination! Each hoop move (trick) is designed in a very specific way, it requires exact movements. As you practice, your coordination will improve! Moves that once seemed impossible...left arm here, right arm there, turn right, now left...will become natural!


~Hooping may jump start your new fitness habit!! Many people who begin hooping, have never exercised on a regular basis. Getting into hooping and watching your body transform, encourages many to take part in other workouts. I have seen this happen!! Taking a hoop class is a great way to get into a fitness routine! Start with hooping, then add a weight-training class, and then maybe a Spin class!!



The benefits are amazing! Many have discovered weight-loss, which encouraged better eating habits, which changed their lives!! Hooping is not just for kids...but you can feel care-free like a kid again!! Grab a hoop (adult size of-course) and get hooping!!!

Christabel, before and after hooping changed her life

Workouts I Love ♥

HOOPING ♥♥♥

I absolutely fell in love with hula hooping the moment I picked up a hoop! It is a feel good workout, you will laugh, play, create, feel beautiful, and burn a ton of calories!! I love feeling feminine and sometimes the fitness industry can make you feel a little "manly", and hooping quickly reminds you how sexy and beautiful you are!! One of the best parts of hooping is it can be done to your favorite music and you choose your own style! No 2 hoopers are alike :)

Barre ♥♥

I think I have always wanted to be a dancer (Ballet) but never had the opportunity. Last year I had the pleasure of taking a Barre class at work from our Barre Sculpt Instructor. WOW!!! This workout helps with posture, works your legs like you would not believe...they will burn throughout the ENTIRE workout. The movements are slow and delicate, low impact, but really work! I have included these moves into my own workout routines as well as for my clients! There is no dancing going on...but you do feel like a dancer as you get into positions at the barre and pay attention to every part of your body. Toes pointed, shoulders down & back, and create fluid movements!

Tracy Anderson Floor workouts ♥

Tracy Anderson is known for her TINY body and "dancer" style workouts. She has created a huge following of women who want to be fit and stay very slim! She does not promote weight lifting, instead focuses on full body intricate moves in high reps to create a lean & slim body! I do her floor work outs like she instructs...30 reps of each exercise ON THE SAME LEG and then switch sides! It burns like crazy, but after a few sessions it becomes easier! This is great to do at home, you can lay a mat on the floor watch TV and get a terrific workout! Get a great butt and watch your thighs get slimmer!!!!

Squats, jumps, push-ups♥

These are old-school exercises that WORK!!! I love squats...my favorite is a combo of squat-jumps! Jumping really gets your heart rate up, and is a wonderful power move! Push-ups are the way to go if you have no equipment at home! Nice way to sculpt the upper body. Most women HATE push-ups...but the more you work at it the better & stronger you get! I am working on my push-ups, so far 10 is my max! There are many ways to squat and jump, so do some research or meet with a trainer to show you the proper moves and ones that suite your needs!

Spin ♥♥

 I LOVE spin!!! if you haven't taken a class you really should! It is a indoor bike ride done to music! It is fun, upbeat, and a fantastic workout! You sweat like crazy, and push yourself a lot harder than you would cycling outdoors. I use to run outside a lot...but after getting hooked on Spin, I haven't wanted to hit the pavement in a long time! If you are looking for a cardio workout and HATE to run, or need to change up your cardio workout...this is a great option!

There are so many workout options out there! These are some of my faves! I encourage you to FIRST find a workout that makes you feel good & happy...and then continue to challenge yourself with new exercises. Exercise needs to be a part of your life...don't let yourself sit around, you were designed to MOVE!!