What’s it like as a HulaFit Instructor? We love to help you get to know some of our brilliant core crew a little better. This month, we caught up with the fabulous Kim, who teaches HulaFit in Berkshire. Here’s what she has to say… When was the first time you picked up a hula hoop? 10 years ago, I saw a beautiful lady hooping whilst 9 months pregnant and she absolutely amazed me (Bee Varga, she has definitely been my inspiration). After this, I  went to a class at a spa and purchased my first hoop. I was so bad at it to start with! I began to practice in front of the TV daily and it’s pro ..read more

Weighted vs unweighted hula hoops? Which one wins the battle of the hoops? Which one should you get for your first hoop? Help us find out! We want you to take part in our very own mini experiment of weighted vs unweighted hoops using a fitness smart watch. But first, let’s talk about the theory. What hula hoop should I buy as a beginner? Before we start, we’d always recommend picking a weighted hoop when you first start hooping. When it comes to weighted vs unweighted hoops, weighted hula hoops are perfect for beginners. Why? because larger, heavier hoops move around the waist slower, giving y ..read more

Do you love hula hooping? Or perhaps you are hoop-curious and would like to find out more? Seeing as Feburary is the most-loved up month of the year, we wanted to explore why people love hula hooping so much, and how it could become your new favourite hobby. We hate to break this to you, but hooping is addictive! There’s something so satisfying about unlocking a skill that you couldn’t do previously. With hooping, the possibilities are endless, whether you are a fitness fanatic, love learning circus skills, or simply want a way to express yourself and move your body dancing with your hoop. To ..read more

Do you want to learn to hula hoop like Grace Jones? If you haven’t seen iconic videos of her singing and swinging a hula hoop on her hips, then where have you been? Numerous people come to our classes referencing that Diamond Jubilee video as their inspiration to give hooping a go. This is your year to unlock your inner superstar, become a slave to the rhythm, and learn to hula hoop like Grace Jones. There are tonnes of brilliant benefits of hula hooping. We’ve featured five brilliant reasons to give hula hooping a go, and channel your inner Grace Jones! via GIPHYBuild Strength (both physica ..read more

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we’re starting to feel the Christmas joy here at Hulafit HQ. If you’re a keen bean too, you might be looking to get started on your gift shopping early so we’re here to help! Christmas shopping can be tricky business, and if you’re a non-hooper shopping for a hula hooper, it can be extra overwhelming. Hula hoopers live in another universe with their own language – what the heck is polypro anyway? We’ve got you.  Let’s dive into to our top 5 top favourite gift ideas for the hula hooper in your life (or for yourself!) 1. Hula hoops This one’s a ..read more

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we’re starting to feel the Christmas joy here at Hulafit HQ. If you’re a keen bean too, you might be looking to get started on your gift shopping early so we’re here to help! Christmas shopping can be tricky business, and if you’re a non-hooper shopping for a hula hooper, it can be extra overwhelming. Hula hoopers live in another universe with their own language – what the heck is polypro anyway? We’ve got you.  Let’s dive into to our top 5 top favourite gift ideas for the hula hooper in your life (or for yourself!) 1. Hula hoops This one’s a ..read more

So you’ve made the fantastic decision to take up hula hooping and have booked your first HulaFit class! There are so many benefits to hula hooping for both your physical & your mental health. Feeling a bit nervous before your first class? You’re not alone. It’s totally normal to feel a bit anxious before starting something new. We’re here to help! In this blog we’ll break down exactly what to expect in your first HulaFit class so you can arrive prepared and ready to have some hula fun. First class? Let’s do this! 10 Minutes before class Not sure what to wear? Check out our top tips o ..read more

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a hula hoop instructor? We caught up with Suffolk-based instructor Abby to get the low-down. Abby trained to become a HulaFit instructor in autumn 2020. Since then, her hula hoop business – Hula with Abs –  has gone from strength to strength. She loves sharing the joy of hula hooping with her local community in Stowmarket, Suffolk, and showing people that fitness doesn’t have to be boring to be effective! When was the first time you picked up a hula hoop?  As so many children do, I would play with hula hoops on the school playground. Or they would ..read more

Let’s talk about the non-physical benefits of hooping, and share a few of the wonderful advantages of coming to a HulaFit class every week. If you’re reading this, the chances are you know about the physical benefits of hooping. Stronger core? Check. Improved posture? Check. Low impact exercise that’s kind on your joints? Check and check. However, have you thought much about the non-physical benefits of hooping, especially when you come to a HulaFit class each week? Let’s talk about it. A weekly dose of joy As adults, life can become pretty serious. Coming each week to a HulaFit class brings ..read more

This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is all about shining a light on loneliness. Loneliness can happen to anyone – it’s not just the tired stereotype of older people living alone. In a 2019 survey, nearly a ¼ of 18-24 year old said they suffer from loneliness, with 88% of respondents saying they struggle with feelings of loneliness to some degree. The pandemic and social distancing shone a light on loneliness. Lockdowns were a challenging time for so many of us. We weren’t able to see our supportive friends and connect with our communities in person. At HulaFit we’re passionate about ment ..read more