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MOVE IN THE RIGHT CIRCLES...
It's time to reintroduce you to an old friend:
the Hula Hoop. Remember those youthful summer
days when exercise was something you did just
for fun? Who says you ever have to grow up?
Hulaerobics™ is the latest exercise innovation
to hit the UK and is poised to tone, firm and
add a little swing to your hips this year. Unique
to Virgin Active and its 72 clubs across the
UK, the Hulaerobics™ workout was developed
in conjunction with Californian Hula-guru Christabel
Zamor, and launched in partnership with London's
Heart FM.
This exciting new group exercise workout involving
– yes, you guessed it – that cool,
big ring you played with as a kid, is now in
full swing at various Virgin Active clubs nationwide.
Hulaerobics™ is a total body aerobic
and sculpting workout that incorporates dance-style
moves to cater for beginner and advanced Hula
Hoopers of all ages alike. The workout can also
improve strength and cardio ability. In order
to get you moving and rolling in style, we brought
world-renowned Hoop girl Christabel over in
December last year to work closely with fitness
instructors from various Virgin Active clubs.
Now experts themselves, they're ready to pass
on the moves in this 30 minute class format.
It's all in the hoop
Although the traditional Hula Hoop became a
phenomenon in the 1980s, Virgin Active has turned
what was previously perceived as a toy, into
a professional piece of sporting equipment.
The Virgin Active Hulaerobics™ Hula Hoop
weighs 1 lb 7.5 oz and is 90cm in diameter.
This all makes for an easier hula experience
as the weight, combined with the material used,
helps to grip your waist for a more successful
workout.
Did you know?
The average amount of calories burned during
each session of Hulaerobics™ is 100 calories
per 10 minutes - although this of course varies
depending on age, ability and effort level.
In ancient Greece, hoops made from grapevines
were propelled around the waist and limbs to
encourage weight loss.
Hula works out the stomach, hips and buttocks
and also helps improve flexibility, strength,
co-ordination and core stability.
To find out more about Hulaerobics™ classes
and availability, ask a fitness instructor at
your local club or phone the Virgin Active Call
Centre on 0800 334 343.
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