K-MART Smart Hula Ring Hoops, Weighted Hula Circle 24
K-MART Smart Hula Ring Hoops, Weighted Hula Circle 24 Detachable Fitness Ring with 360 Degree Auto-Spinning Ball Gymnastics, Massage, Adult Fitness for Weight Loss
It Works! I bought this to tone up and it works.
I use twice a day for 20mins, you have to get used to the noise but if you have subtitles on you’re fine
Fun way to exercise I wanted something to try to help with the stubborn fat on my stomach. Not sure how effective it will be in the long term as only been using it for a couple of weeks. It’s really easy to use as long as you can hula hoop but is a bit boring to do, so best to listen to music whilst doing it. I feel there’s been an improvement and it’s a good way to do some exercise in your own home
Was not sure about this item! I am shocked, had for a few days, at first I couldn’t get it to spin and thought “another fad” i went on to internet for a video on how to use and now I am a semi pro at it, something I will use everyday for 5-10 min love i
Does what it should Like you can add or remove links so other people can use it or when you’ve lost or put on weight. You definitely need alot of room in order to spin the weighted ball. Just remember you can shorten the length of the weighted ball if you are struggling to keep it spinning. It is a bit of hard work to keep the momentum going but definitely doable.
I've got no rhythm but managed to do it in short bursts. I bought this product in Black/Gold whilst it was on sale at 13.99 after several months of umming and ahhing as to whether I should get one or not. At 13.99 I thought I was getting myself a good bargain considering the price on some of them out there. The husband voiced “Urgh, another thing to go in the cupboard and never come out again”
The Smart hoop arrived and I was very excited to try it, I was very apprehensive about the set up, its basically just plastic and I’m rather clumsy at assembling anything but I can assure you the plastic is very dureable and I was able to set it all up and have a quick go which went better than anticipated.
The hoops comes complete with 27 links in total but as a UK 22 woman I was perfectly fine with 23 (24 to have it a bit looser). The ball is already weighted so no need to faff around with finding sand, and it comes with a clip to attach it onto the string and appears sturdy.
I plugged in some earpods, chucked on some fast upbeat music and was on my way. I have literally zero rhythm but I manged to keep this thing up for a couple of minutes before restarting again, I’ll take that.
Do I think this will result in weight loss? Absolutely! When coupled with calorie counting, daily steps and 15-30 minutes of this you must shed something? I got a sweat on after 15 minutes of stop starting, hopping from one foot to the other in a bounce motion almost, so its definitely giving you a work out.
I do plan on updating in a month or so provide a true report as to whether this can aid weight loss.
Really impressed I can’t comment on weight loss or removing links as I’ve only tried it a few times, and so has my husband(!) but we’re impressed with the design, ease of use and quality
I like how you can adjust it to fit snuggly and when I wear it there are 5 spare links
It came really quickly and it was on offer!
For the win!
Its not as noisy as I was expecting from reviews, its just right
The weight is soft and like sand inside
Love the mint colour, personally
I can see us both using this for a little go, quite ofte
This is fun! This arrived quickly and was on offer so very pleased with it! I have been using this for 30 minutes every day for the last 4 days and I really enjoy it. Once you get the momentum it is very easy to do. Side to side, back and forth. Comes with 27 links, I’ve started with 19 links. Hope to drop a link in a couple of weeks. That’s the good stuff. One downside to this is, it’s VERY noisy! If it were quiet or quieter it would be perfect. Best to listen to music with earphones. Otherwise, a nice way to raise your heartbeat and fingers crossed, loose some weight 🙂
Add some variety to your exercise routine! I’d heard that hula-hooping was good for your mid-section, but I’ve never really got the hang of it, so when I saw this, I was intrigued… It’s a well made, well thought-out piece of kit, that really puts you through your paces in the same way as a hula hoop, but is actually do-able! I’ve built up to around 15 minutes each way now, and can feel some firming up (the adjustable links are a good guide to whether it’s working – if it’s getting loose and you need to remove links to keep it snug around your waist, then it’s working!). I would only make one slight caveat – just make sure that you’re wearing a T-shirt or gym vest underneath it, since prolonged use against bare flesh (in my experience, at least), can lead to some fairly marked chafing, as the articulated links open and close slightly as the ball flies around, leading to repeated minor nipping and rubbing of your skin – just wear a layer underneath and you should be fine, though. It’s a fun piece of kit, to add some variety to your exercise routine (both muscle toning and CV – I used it with a pulse rate monitor on and it kept me ‘in the zone!’), and is quite a talking point amongst family and friends – the kind of thing people just want to pick up and try – you may want to buy two!
Love it! Great fun and easy to use. Just buy one Bought this and I absolutely love it. I think the best thing I can say is that I let a friend have a go with it and she bought herself one within 10 minutes of trying it. It is easy to assemble, once you ‘get’ that it just clicks and then making it bigger or smaller is dead easy. When changing the size, just hold it to prevent the weight holder coming out of the hoop. The same with the actual hula hooping, once you get going, you’re away. I’ve been using reguarly and you do need a bit of space because the weight swings out, but it’s brilliant fun. I know one review said the weight came off, but I think you could easily add a cable tie for extra security if you wanted to, but I’ve had no issues with regular use of mine. Plan to incorporate it into our big fund raising push next year somehow. I wasn’t too sure when I got it, but it’s fun and it makes me happy when I use i
Hula hoop Brilliant weighted hula hoop , would definitely recommend, need to wear it tight to make it turn otherwise it won’t work right , the more you do the more you tone up .
This adult kmart hula hoop is amazing Colour is fab, so easy to use, very enjoyable lots of fun & keeps you fit & brings back lovely memories of when I was young girl playing with my hula hoop Love it well worth the money!
Amazing!! Saw this on YouTube, so I thought I’d give ot a go. It’s so much fun. Just make sure you fit it to you and where you want to sit it. I’ve been using it for maybe 3 weeks, I’ve gone from 8 minutes a day to 30 minutes a day. I’ve lost 5 inches on my waist so far. Also doing slimming world
Good It is weighted and I found it easy to use but as I have a bad knee using the product aggravated it , I have never used it long enough to see if I could have lost weight with it but I think you could as it takes some energy to keep it spinning .
Easy to use Once I fixed ALL the links …
The shame of it….I tried gyrating my pelvis for Britain…and the thing kept slowing down. I realised that you have to stand with your feet apart and step up and down like you are going up the stairs and the thing starts spinning like a carousel on speed. So as well as spinning the weight you get jogging exercise as well. Too early to tell if I will lose weight.
Works well - although noisy Unusual design for a hoola hoop – but works very well. Slightly fiddly to put together but that was OK – the only real issue is that is is NOISY as the weight runs round the track
fantastic I’ve had my new hoop almost a week. I have been using a hoop for the last 5 weeks and I’ve lost 12lb (also dieting) and can really tell the difference in my clothes. I’m loving my new hoop. It so much better than my other one. Word of warning though – I am very bruised around my middle. You have to wear the hoop very close fitting as it doesn’t work well if worn loose. I am on a facebook hooping group and asked if anyone else had bruising and quite a few people said yes. One person suggested wearing a thicker top and someone else suggested using thin sanitary towels on my stomach to ease the pressure and it actually works. I started using the hoop on Sunday and as I said I have a lot of bruising but this will go away in a few days and I’ll be less tender. I will not stop using my hoop as I love it but just wanted to make people aware that this can happen. I highly recommend hooping and loving my new found waistline. Hope my review helps.
Interesting addition to my fitness suite The product appears pretty sturdy and was easy to put together. The extra links was useful as I needed a couple to get it to fit me. As a size 16 (UK) lady, there’s a bit of chub to encompass, but I was pleased I still had a couple of links spare after adding some to get it to do up.
I’m someone who is hopeless at hula hooping, so I thought this would be a good way to get some basic core exercise into my daily routine. There were very basic instructions on how to assemble, but no instructions on how to use. The first attempt was a disaster.
Luckily there is a YouTube video for pretty much anything and after a few false starts, I was away.
But, oh my word though it is so noisy. It’s like someone rattling a plastic sippy cup across playpen bars. Not something you can do at 5am without waking up half the household (plus the cat hates it).
However, noise aside, once you get going it is quite fun, although make sure you’re well away from little people, breakables, chairs and so on, because that swinging ball will take anything out.
I’m still enjoying it and I’m hoping that it’ll trim the middle bit of me down a bit over the next couple of week.
Tricky to use, very loud. Does the job slightly. Here’s how you place it on your body and use it.
1. Find a clear area and connect the piece around your body wherever you would use a hula hoop (try different areas out)
2. Hold the weighted part or the string connected to it horizontally from the floor
3. Swing it evenly around you
4. Use the boxer leg movement (Hold your right leg in front of your left and hop from each leg. Look it up if you dont understand. )
5. Continue and count your swings if you’d like or watch tv. If it’s too hard you can loosen the string, and if you’d like a challenge tighten it.
My experience: It’s very fun once you get the hang of it. It’s quite loud so wear headphones if you dislike loudness. Watching tv when doing so is very fun but make sure you dont swing too much or it may unloop and the weight will smash your tv, windows etc. If it’s too tight take off a piece but if its too loose after I suggest re-tightening it if the tightness doesn’t bother you too much. After a while the boxing stance doesnt need to be used, using it as a regular hulahoop works too.
Hula no-hoop Easy to use once you’ve got it together, but difficult to adjust the sections if you’re sharing it with someone who is a different size to you! Found it hard to get the sections out. Quite noisy, but I’m still able to hear music or podcast over it. Not exactly like hula hooping – no need to constantly bend over and pick up the dropped hoop, obviously – but also not quite the same hip movement required I found. This is more subtle, plus you don’t need to concentrate quite as much, once you’re sure you’ve got the required clearance for the ball. Still get a work out though. Remains to be seen if it removes some inches from the waistline, but it does help work the core.
Tricky to start with. UPDATE: So I”ve very quickly mastered the art of the regular hula hoop motion. I found that if I push it down so it sits just on top of my hips and keep my hands resting on my hips so that they are just above the hula hoop,
(which also helps keep it in place) then I can keep the ball moving in what I feel is a more comfortable and regular hula hoop motion. It’s also more fun this way.
Ok Ive omly used this twice so far and it takes some getting used to. I’ve managed to keep it going for quite a few minutes by putting one foot infront of the other and basically using a rocking forwards amd backwards motion. Now I don’t recall using a regular hula hoop this way, I think there is a lot more body movement doing it with a regular one so it remains to be seen if this actually works in reducing my stomach. If anyone has managed to use it with a regular hula hoop action I’d be pleased to know. Maybe it just takes practice.
I should add the rubber massage bits are in fact hard plastic, one of which was broken when i received it. Not a problem as I don’t need them all but annoying all the same.
Makes you move You have to move to get the hoop to rotate which is the whole aim of exercising. I just have to build it in to my daily routine. Loving it so fa
Bloody Amazing!! I’ve been using my Green Hoop for 2 weeks! And honestly I’m amazed. I do 1 hour a day of my hoop, I drink plenty of water and I have started to keep track of my calories and cut out all junk food!!
It’s easy to use, isn’t painful and the colour is so pretty! X
New Year Exercise Resolutio This smart hula hoop is great! Arrived on time and packaged well. It is super easy to put together and get started. A little tricky to get the technic and rhythm first go but with some practice.. I’m off and managed 6 mins in each direction on day 2. Would highly recommend
Great results It took me a few weeks to get the hang of it but I’m now able to do 30 minutes a day and find it really enjoyable! I’m down to 18 links and honestly believe that this is the easiest past of my daily routine. Great product with great results. Only negative is it is super loud
10 day update 10 DAY FINAL UPDATE
UPDATE AT BOTTOM
So throw out everything you know about hula hooping. It’s easy to assemble, comfortable to wear. I was quite pleased I think my highest score was 8. I did do for 30 mins but kept stopping & starting. So im a size 24 & used all the links but I have ordered more. The ring has got to be level which can only happen if I have it high if I have it low it keeps going lop sided so I’m hoping the extra links will place lower on to my hips & I should get a better rhythm. I went on YouTube to watch others for a better rhythm. You definitely need a lot of space around you. I thought I had enough which I didnt so shortened the rope which apparently makes it harder. The bag is already weighted & I would say its heavy. enough. The leaflet recommends 30mins 5 days a week to see benefits. I’m counting my quick swing every 5 count as a win. It isn’t quiet but then I wasn’t expecting it to be but its not overly loud me punching the punch bag is louder. Nobody downstairs heard it just me cursing at it. Its not going to be a miracle piece of equipment but hopefully it will help alongside every else. I have measured and we will see what happens. So day 2 I’ve had a wiggle with the hoop to try and get it level which I managed & it’s defo a bonus I did fairly easily 10 rotations until it went wonky again. Some ppl say it hurts them but I don’t feel anything. At the end of the day if ya have to keep swinginh after every 3 rotation for 30mins I’m sure it can be included in the excerise routine.
Update
So for 3 days I been stop start swinging until my extension pieces arrived. So I tried with 1 extra & then a second but no joy and then I had a think…….. I removed the 2 extensions and a 3rd piece making it smaller instead and as you can see I did good after 22 attempts i done 32 revoloutions.As you can see in the video it is not on my hips its above my belly I know wrong place but it sat level and as you will see I got that ball to swing. It definitely has to be level & tight. Being tight I felt every spring, still didn’t hurt & no bruising. Movement – I’ve seen 2 ways the one I got working is a very small,slow wiggle side to side. The other is slow again with a gentle rocking forward & backwards. Like I said at the very beginning throw out all your hula hooping knowledge you are not doing big hip swivels. It is doing something with my knees I can see and feel a difference in a good way and same for my thighs I’m very happily surprised. Time will tell if having the hoop higher will make a difference. It is definitely something that takes a lot of practice its not like jumping on an exercise bike and go. I hope my review helps and if it does start doing something il be back.
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it’s been 10days I’m managing 10mins non stop it is easy once you find your stance and rhythm. I’m finding it’s working out my ankles. Calves, knees, thighs front & back, bottom, hips and lower back sorry I don’t know all the technical jargon lol the bit your waiting for ……….. -3lb & -1inch waist in 10days. It doesn’t sound a lot but I’ve been on diets most of my life & have never got my waist to shrink. I was ill last year and lost all my calf muscles & already I’m seeing a difference & my chunky knees are changing too. I was a skeptic at first & I do try any new gimmick going but have to say out of all the diet pills, patches,magic earrings, bracelets,waist bands etc this is showing it is working. So remember if you get one don’t give up with i
Love it! I wasn’t sure how I was going to get on with this as I can’t hula hoop but I’ve preserveered and can now get into a good rhythm. The best thing to do is watch videos on YouTube, it’s all about how you stand and move. Would recommend, hopefully it helps me lose the weight I put on while pregnant.
Good produc Be mindful of space to use it, its helpful that the string on the weight can be untied and retied so less space is needed to use it while the weight swings. Easy to use if you apply a side to side hip motion instead of rotating hips, atleast for me it is. Struggle a little to remove or add links, but sturdiness probably means its safer and less likely to break overall happy
It was exciting to use, like being a child again. Lol. Delivery was great. Easy to assemble. Fairly easy to use once you get the hang of it. Just make sure animals are out of the way. Weighted end swings out quite far.
Amazing item Purchased for my daughter,. Not a strenuous exercise item but very effective all over body work out, fun to use . Really is a must buy for anyone wishing to change their body shape or lose weigh
Fab-u-lous! This product is so much better than a previous version I bought which is much harder to use, therefore I’m less inclined to use it! It runs much more smoothly than my previous one and I can keep it going longer therefore I get more benefit. Also, the sprung interior gives more of a massage on my waist than the other version which has solid plates on the interior. Would highly recommend.
Great hula hoop Great hoop easy to put together and strong. Although when I first tried it I did almost wind my husband with the weight as I didn’t expect the rope it’s on to be that long
Easy to assemble and use Took me a little time to get into the groove but now I can put it on and swing immediately. I cannot usually hula hoop and I have picked it up quickly. Easy to assemble. I am a size 24-26 and it fit me fine with no extra bits needed. I have used this for 20-30 minutes a day for just over a week and see the benefit already and taken a piece off. So easy as I can fit it in when I have time and even whilst watching the tv / music on YouTube . Easy to store and take away with you. It is quite noisy. I had a few strange looks off the cat. And you need room for it to swing. Overall very happy and I look forward to seeing more results.
Ready steady go Arrived really quick, very sturdy strong piece of equipment with extra links in the box and a free small towel to use. Only difficulty I have is taking links off but other than that easy to assemble with extra links and to attach the weight on, you do have to get a rhythm going that suits you. I got the purple one as it was cheaper than the other colours.
It isn’t easy to use but I made changes so it worked for me.
Make sure it fits tight around your waist
The track is level
Shortened the weight string, this makes is easier to swing and saves damage to kids, pets and anything else within reach
Just get i I’m using this item as I write this, that’s how easy it is to use. It’s daunting when you first open but one you get into the swing of it it is SO MUCH FUN. As an asthmatic I struggle to find exercise I enjoy and can keep up but I think this is it. Tips: wear a jumper or thick top or it may hurt after a while. I’ve found a fighting stance a leaning my weight back and forth a great way to keep momentum. Loving this so far!
Difficult and noisy I’m sure if you know what you’re doing, this is a great hoop. Unfortunately for me, it’s too loud, extremely difficult to get the hang of and comes apart while using it.
So good i have tried a few hula hoops but i have found this one to be the best, easy to set up, perfect for beginners. and thanks to you i have already managed to get a few links off – so it must be working.
Works perfectly and is easy to use Simple to add and remove sections to suit different sizes. It is a bit noisy when in use but the results are worth it. I worried that it might not fit me (uk size 22) but i didn’t need to use the additional 3 sections that are included in the box so will keep them as spare parts.
Easy Bought this for the other half and she loves it, no complaints here.
From an engineering view, I don’t think the locking latch will last long but we shall see.
Fun way to excercise I received my order really quickly, easy to put together, a beautiful pink shade.
I’ve used it once so far but couldn’t get the hang of it and ended up smacking myself with the weight a couple of times! Hopefully practice should sort this out.
Great workout hula hoop The hoop was easy to put together, and there are a few extra pieces to increase the overall size to fit the waist. I was recommended this by my sister so bought one in May this year. Yesterday one of the small wheels came off the part that spins inside the waistband. I don’t think the entire hoop is rendered useless at this point so I shall continue using it until more wheels break off. At the speed I’m able to maintain for about 30 to 40 minutes, I’m not surprised it’s showing signs of wear and tear. However, if anymore pieces do break off, I will buy another one. It’s very easy to use and certainly after at least 40 minutes of use, the sweat is pouring off me. It is a great way to lose weight. I do recommend this hoop.
Will take practice to use After seeing Weighted Hulas online I decided to purchase the KMart Hula as it was rated as one of the best.
My Hula arrived in good time and was fairly easy to assemble.
I have yet to keep it going for longer then a few revolutions though.
It would of been helpful if it came with instructions for use and not just instructions for assembly however as I’m having to look up online which is frustrating.
Works well slightly overpriced I brought this and I feel its overpriced compared to others ive seen that look exactly the same
It’s very important to make sure you check the connections are in properly on the opening and closing clasp as I must of not clipped one in correctly and the weighted ball came flying off across the living room thankfully not hitting anyone. Also don’t over do it its so easy to get carried away as its actually fun to use but 2 days later I was in agony in my back and calfs they were solid and had permanent cramp in
But overall a good product I’d just say shop around first unless it’s on offe
Fun way to get a bit of exercise- read furthe If you consider buying this as a miracle weight loss/toning gadget you’re in the wrong section – try buying a unicorn instead.
If you want a bit of fun exercise- buy it!
If you also follow a calorie deficit diet you will eventually benefits using this smart hoop.
I tried for a year to hula with a conventional weighted hoop, couldn’t do it for months and then 30 seconds at most. Strapped this on, one swing and I was off.
My recommendations:
MAKE IT AS TIGHT AS YOU CAN. It works better if it’s tight around the waist.
FASTEN the snaps / links carefully and gently. Any reviews saying anything broke is highly likely down to user error. It’s a very sturdy hoop, bigger than my friend’s cheaper one.
IT TAKES SOME EFFORT TO KEEP IT GOING! If you don’t break a sweat then you’re doing it wrong or are already superfit.
WEAR A TOP – any reviews with people showing bruises are down to stupidity of putting it on bare skin.
ANYONE’S BALL FLYING OFF …fit it on properly in the first place!
Yes, it’s noisy. I saw people looking out the window when I did it in the garden. Wear headphones and listen to music if it bothers you.
Ps: partner reluctantly tried it, swung it and wiggled hips for 30 seconds, claimed it was doing nothing. Correct, he’s now looking for a unicorn.
It Works!
I bought this to tone up and it works.
I use twice a day for 20mins, you have to get used to the noise but if you have subtitles on you’re fine
I wanted something to try to help with the stubborn fat on my stomach. Not sure how effective it will be in the long term as only been using it for a couple of weeks. It’s really easy to use as long as you can hula hoop but is a bit boring to do, so best to listen to music whilst doing it. I feel there’s been an improvement and it’s a good way to do some exercise in your own home
Was not sure about this item!
I am shocked, had for a few days, at first I couldn’t get it to spin and thought “another fad” i went on to internet for a video on how to use and now I am a semi pro at it, something I will use everyday for 5-10 min love i
Smart hoola hoop
Really love this
Lost the knack to hoola hoop so this is an excellent way to relearn the movement
It’s small enough to use indoors whilst watching tv
Easy to take on and off /adjust
It’s quite clickety clackerty but doesn’t bother me as I’m have fun doing somthing I thought I could no longer do
It’s a great tool for exercise as well as relearning or learning a skill you thought lost or could never do
Fun for all ages
All my friends and family are quite impressed with this bit of kit
Gets a big fat YES from me
Does what it should
Like you can add or remove links so other people can use it or when you’ve lost or put on weight. You definitely need alot of room in order to spin the weighted ball. Just remember you can shorten the length of the weighted ball if you are struggling to keep it spinning. It is a bit of hard work to keep the momentum going but definitely doable.
I bought this product in Black/Gold whilst it was on sale at 13.99 after several months of umming and ahhing as to whether I should get one or not. At 13.99 I thought I was getting myself a good bargain considering the price on some of them out there. The husband voiced “Urgh, another thing to go in the cupboard and never come out again”
The Smart hoop arrived and I was very excited to try it, I was very apprehensive about the set up, its basically just plastic and I’m rather clumsy at assembling anything but I can assure you the plastic is very dureable and I was able to set it all up and have a quick go which went better than anticipated.
The hoops comes complete with 27 links in total but as a UK 22 woman I was perfectly fine with 23 (24 to have it a bit looser). The ball is already weighted so no need to faff around with finding sand, and it comes with a clip to attach it onto the string and appears sturdy.
I plugged in some earpods, chucked on some fast upbeat music and was on my way. I have literally zero rhythm but I manged to keep this thing up for a couple of minutes before restarting again, I’ll take that.
Do I think this will result in weight loss? Absolutely! When coupled with calorie counting, daily steps and 15-30 minutes of this you must shed something? I got a sweat on after 15 minutes of stop starting, hopping from one foot to the other in a bounce motion almost, so its definitely giving you a work out.
I do plan on updating in a month or so provide a true report as to whether this can aid weight loss.
Really impressed
I can’t comment on weight loss or removing links as I’ve only tried it a few times, and so has my husband(!) but we’re impressed with the design, ease of use and quality
I like how you can adjust it to fit snuggly and when I wear it there are 5 spare links
It came really quickly and it was on offer!
For the win!
Its not as noisy as I was expecting from reviews, its just right
The weight is soft and like sand inside
Love the mint colour, personally
I can see us both using this for a little go, quite ofte
This arrived quickly and was on offer so very pleased with it! I have been using this for 30 minutes every day for the last 4 days and I really enjoy it. Once you get the momentum it is very easy to do. Side to side, back and forth. Comes with 27 links, I’ve started with 19 links. Hope to drop a link in a couple of weeks. That’s the good stuff. One downside to this is, it’s VERY noisy! If it were quiet or quieter it would be perfect. Best to listen to music with earphones. Otherwise, a nice way to raise your heartbeat and fingers crossed, loose some weight 🙂
I’d heard that hula-hooping was good for your mid-section, but I’ve never really got the hang of it, so when I saw this, I was intrigued… It’s a well made, well thought-out piece of kit, that really puts you through your paces in the same way as a hula hoop, but is actually do-able! I’ve built up to around 15 minutes each way now, and can feel some firming up (the adjustable links are a good guide to whether it’s working – if it’s getting loose and you need to remove links to keep it snug around your waist, then it’s working!). I would only make one slight caveat – just make sure that you’re wearing a T-shirt or gym vest underneath it, since prolonged use against bare flesh (in my experience, at least), can lead to some fairly marked chafing, as the articulated links open and close slightly as the ball flies around, leading to repeated minor nipping and rubbing of your skin – just wear a layer underneath and you should be fine, though. It’s a fun piece of kit, to add some variety to your exercise routine (both muscle toning and CV – I used it with a pulse rate monitor on and it kept me ‘in the zone!’), and is quite a talking point amongst family and friends – the kind of thing people just want to pick up and try – you may want to buy two!
Bought this and I absolutely love it. I think the best thing I can say is that I let a friend have a go with it and she bought herself one within 10 minutes of trying it. It is easy to assemble, once you ‘get’ that it just clicks and then making it bigger or smaller is dead easy. When changing the size, just hold it to prevent the weight holder coming out of the hoop. The same with the actual hula hooping, once you get going, you’re away. I’ve been using reguarly and you do need a bit of space because the weight swings out, but it’s brilliant fun. I know one review said the weight came off, but I think you could easily add a cable tie for extra security if you wanted to, but I’ve had no issues with regular use of mine. Plan to incorporate it into our big fund raising push next year somehow. I wasn’t too sure when I got it, but it’s fun and it makes me happy when I use i
Hula hoop
Brilliant weighted hula hoop , would definitely recommend, need to wear it tight to make it turn otherwise it won’t work right , the more you do the more you tone up .
This adult kmart hula hoop is amazing
Colour is fab, so easy to use, very enjoyable lots of fun & keeps you fit & brings back lovely memories of when I was young girl playing with my hula hoop Love it well worth the money!
Amazing!!
Saw this on YouTube, so I thought I’d give ot a go. It’s so much fun. Just make sure you fit it to you and where you want to sit it. I’ve been using it for maybe 3 weeks, I’ve gone from 8 minutes a day to 30 minutes a day. I’ve lost 5 inches on my waist so far. Also doing slimming world
Good
It is weighted and I found it easy to use but as I have a bad knee using the product aggravated it , I have never used it long enough to see if I could have lost weight with it but I think you could as it takes some energy to keep it spinning .
Easy to use
Once I fixed ALL the links …
The shame of it….I tried gyrating my pelvis for Britain…and the thing kept slowing down. I realised that you have to stand with your feet apart and step up and down like you are going up the stairs and the thing starts spinning like a carousel on speed. So as well as spinning the weight you get jogging exercise as well. Too early to tell if I will lose weight.
Works well - although noisy
Unusual design for a hoola hoop – but works very well. Slightly fiddly to put together but that was OK – the only real issue is that is is NOISY as the weight runs round the track
I’ve had my new hoop almost a week. I have been using a hoop for the last 5 weeks and I’ve lost 12lb (also dieting) and can really tell the difference in my clothes. I’m loving my new hoop. It so much better than my other one. Word of warning though – I am very bruised around my middle. You have to wear the hoop very close fitting as it doesn’t work well if worn loose. I am on a facebook hooping group and asked if anyone else had bruising and quite a few people said yes. One person suggested wearing a thicker top and someone else suggested using thin sanitary towels on my stomach to ease the pressure and it actually works. I started using the hoop on Sunday and as I said I have a lot of bruising but this will go away in a few days and I’ll be less tender. I will not stop using my hoop as I love it but just wanted to make people aware that this can happen. I highly recommend hooping and loving my new found waistline. Hope my review helps.
The product appears pretty sturdy and was easy to put together. The extra links was useful as I needed a couple to get it to fit me. As a size 16 (UK) lady, there’s a bit of chub to encompass, but I was pleased I still had a couple of links spare after adding some to get it to do up.
I’m someone who is hopeless at hula hooping, so I thought this would be a good way to get some basic core exercise into my daily routine. There were very basic instructions on how to assemble, but no instructions on how to use. The first attempt was a disaster.
Luckily there is a YouTube video for pretty much anything and after a few false starts, I was away.
But, oh my word though it is so noisy. It’s like someone rattling a plastic sippy cup across playpen bars. Not something you can do at 5am without waking up half the household (plus the cat hates it).
However, noise aside, once you get going it is quite fun, although make sure you’re well away from little people, breakables, chairs and so on, because that swinging ball will take anything out.
I’m still enjoying it and I’m hoping that it’ll trim the middle bit of me down a bit over the next couple of week.
Here’s how you place it on your body and use it.
1. Find a clear area and connect the piece around your body wherever you would use a hula hoop (try different areas out)
2. Hold the weighted part or the string connected to it horizontally from the floor
3. Swing it evenly around you
4. Use the boxer leg movement (Hold your right leg in front of your left and hop from each leg. Look it up if you dont understand. )
5. Continue and count your swings if you’d like or watch tv. If it’s too hard you can loosen the string, and if you’d like a challenge tighten it.
My experience: It’s very fun once you get the hang of it. It’s quite loud so wear headphones if you dislike loudness. Watching tv when doing so is very fun but make sure you dont swing too much or it may unloop and the weight will smash your tv, windows etc. If it’s too tight take off a piece but if its too loose after I suggest re-tightening it if the tightness doesn’t bother you too much. After a while the boxing stance doesnt need to be used, using it as a regular hulahoop works too.
Easy to use once you’ve got it together, but difficult to adjust the sections if you’re sharing it with someone who is a different size to you! Found it hard to get the sections out. Quite noisy, but I’m still able to hear music or podcast over it. Not exactly like hula hooping – no need to constantly bend over and pick up the dropped hoop, obviously – but also not quite the same hip movement required I found. This is more subtle, plus you don’t need to concentrate quite as much, once you’re sure you’ve got the required clearance for the ball. Still get a work out though. Remains to be seen if it removes some inches from the waistline, but it does help work the core.
UPDATE: So I”ve very quickly mastered the art of the regular hula hoop motion. I found that if I push it down so it sits just on top of my hips and keep my hands resting on my hips so that they are just above the hula hoop,
(which also helps keep it in place) then I can keep the ball moving in what I feel is a more comfortable and regular hula hoop motion. It’s also more fun this way.
Ok Ive omly used this twice so far and it takes some getting used to. I’ve managed to keep it going for quite a few minutes by putting one foot infront of the other and basically using a rocking forwards amd backwards motion. Now I don’t recall using a regular hula hoop this way, I think there is a lot more body movement doing it with a regular one so it remains to be seen if this actually works in reducing my stomach. If anyone has managed to use it with a regular hula hoop action I’d be pleased to know. Maybe it just takes practice.
I should add the rubber massage bits are in fact hard plastic, one of which was broken when i received it. Not a problem as I don’t need them all but annoying all the same.
Makes you move
You have to move to get the hoop to rotate which is the whole aim of exercising. I just have to build it in to my daily routine. Loving it so fa
I’ve been using my Green Hoop for 2 weeks! And honestly I’m amazed. I do 1 hour a day of my hoop, I drink plenty of water and I have started to keep track of my calories and cut out all junk food!!
It’s easy to use, isn’t painful and the colour is so pretty! X
This smart hula hoop is great! Arrived on time and packaged well. It is super easy to put together and get started. A little tricky to get the technic and rhythm first go but with some practice.. I’m off and managed 6 mins in each direction on day 2. Would highly recommend
It took me a few weeks to get the hang of it but I’m now able to do 30 minutes a day and find it really enjoyable! I’m down to 18 links and honestly believe that this is the easiest past of my daily routine. Great product with great results. Only negative is it is super loud
10 DAY FINAL UPDATE
UPDATE AT BOTTOM
So throw out everything you know about hula hooping. It’s easy to assemble, comfortable to wear. I was quite pleased I think my highest score was 8. I did do for 30 mins but kept stopping & starting. So im a size 24 & used all the links but I have ordered more. The ring has got to be level which can only happen if I have it high if I have it low it keeps going lop sided so I’m hoping the extra links will place lower on to my hips & I should get a better rhythm. I went on YouTube to watch others for a better rhythm. You definitely need a lot of space around you. I thought I had enough which I didnt so shortened the rope which apparently makes it harder. The bag is already weighted & I would say its heavy. enough. The leaflet recommends 30mins 5 days a week to see benefits. I’m counting my quick swing every 5 count as a win. It isn’t quiet but then I wasn’t expecting it to be but its not overly loud me punching the punch bag is louder. Nobody downstairs heard it just me cursing at it. Its not going to be a miracle piece of equipment but hopefully it will help alongside every else. I have measured and we will see what happens. So day 2 I’ve had a wiggle with the hoop to try and get it level which I managed & it’s defo a bonus I did fairly easily 10 rotations until it went wonky again. Some ppl say it hurts them but I don’t feel anything. At the end of the day if ya have to keep swinginh after every 3 rotation for 30mins I’m sure it can be included in the excerise routine.
Update
So for 3 days I been stop start swinging until my extension pieces arrived. So I tried with 1 extra & then a second but no joy and then I had a think…….. I removed the 2 extensions and a 3rd piece making it smaller instead and as you can see I did good after 22 attempts i done 32 revoloutions.As you can see in the video it is not on my hips its above my belly I know wrong place but it sat level and as you will see I got that ball to swing. It definitely has to be level & tight. Being tight I felt every spring, still didn’t hurt & no bruising. Movement – I’ve seen 2 ways the one I got working is a very small,slow wiggle side to side. The other is slow again with a gentle rocking forward & backwards. Like I said at the very beginning throw out all your hula hooping knowledge you are not doing big hip swivels. It is doing something with my knees I can see and feel a difference in a good way and same for my thighs I’m very happily surprised. Time will tell if having the hoop higher will make a difference. It is definitely something that takes a lot of practice its not like jumping on an exercise bike and go. I hope my review helps and if it does start doing something il be back.
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it’s been 10days I’m managing 10mins non stop it is easy once you find your stance and rhythm. I’m finding it’s working out my ankles. Calves, knees, thighs front & back, bottom, hips and lower back sorry I don’t know all the technical jargon lol the bit your waiting for ……….. -3lb & -1inch waist in 10days. It doesn’t sound a lot but I’ve been on diets most of my life & have never got my waist to shrink. I was ill last year and lost all my calf muscles & already I’m seeing a difference & my chunky knees are changing too. I was a skeptic at first & I do try any new gimmick going but have to say out of all the diet pills, patches,magic earrings, bracelets,waist bands etc this is showing it is working. So remember if you get one don’t give up with i
I wasn’t sure how I was going to get on with this as I can’t hula hoop but I’ve preserveered and can now get into a good rhythm. The best thing to do is watch videos on YouTube, it’s all about how you stand and move. Would recommend, hopefully it helps me lose the weight I put on while pregnant.
Be mindful of space to use it, its helpful that the string on the weight can be untied and retied so less space is needed to use it while the weight swings. Easy to use if you apply a side to side hip motion instead of rotating hips, atleast for me it is. Struggle a little to remove or add links, but sturdiness probably means its safer and less likely to break overall happy
It was exciting to use, like being a child again. Lol.
Delivery was great. Easy to assemble. Fairly easy to use once you get the hang of it. Just make sure animals are out of the way. Weighted end swings out quite far.
Amazing item
Purchased for my daughter,. Not a strenuous exercise item but very effective all over body work out, fun to use . Really is a must buy for anyone wishing to change their body shape or lose weigh
This product is so much better than a previous version I bought which is much harder to use, therefore I’m less inclined to use it! It runs much more smoothly than my previous one and I can keep it going longer therefore I get more benefit. Also, the sprung interior gives more of a massage on my waist than the other version which has solid plates on the interior. Would highly recommend.
Great hula hoop
Great hoop easy to put together and strong. Although when I first tried it I did almost wind my husband with the weight as I didn’t expect the rope it’s on to be that long
Took me a little time to get into the groove but now I can put it on and swing immediately. I cannot usually hula hoop and I have picked it up quickly. Easy to assemble. I am a size 24-26 and it fit me fine with no extra bits needed. I have used this for 20-30 minutes a day for just over a week and see the benefit already and taken a piece off. So easy as I can fit it in when I have time and even whilst watching the tv / music on YouTube . Easy to store and take away with you. It is quite noisy. I had a few strange looks off the cat. And you need room for it to swing. Overall very happy and I look forward to seeing more results.
Arrived really quick, very sturdy strong piece of equipment with extra links in the box and a free small towel to use. Only difficulty I have is taking links off but other than that easy to assemble with extra links and to attach the weight on, you do have to get a rhythm going that suits you. I got the purple one as it was cheaper than the other colours.
Waited to review
It isn’t easy to use but I made changes so it worked for me.
Make sure it fits tight around your waist
The track is level
Shortened the weight string, this makes is easier to swing and saves damage to kids, pets and anything else within reach
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I’m using this item as I write this, that’s how easy it is to use. It’s daunting when you first open but one you get into the swing of it it is SO MUCH FUN. As an asthmatic I struggle to find exercise I enjoy and can keep up but I think this is it. Tips: wear a jumper or thick top or it may hurt after a while. I’ve found a fighting stance a leaning my weight back and forth a great way to keep momentum. Loving this so far!
I’m sure if you know what you’re doing, this is a great hoop. Unfortunately for me, it’s too loud, extremely difficult to get the hang of and comes apart while using it.
So good
i have tried a few hula hoops but i have found this one to be the best, easy to set up, perfect for beginners. and thanks to you i have already managed to get a few links off – so it must be working.
Works perfectly and is easy to use
Simple to add and remove sections to suit different sizes. It is a bit noisy when in use but the results are worth it. I worried that it might not fit me (uk size 22) but i didn’t need to use the additional 3 sections that are included in the box so will keep them as spare parts.
Bought this for the other half and she loves it, no complaints here.
From an engineering view, I don’t think the locking latch will last long but we shall see.
Fun way to excercise
I received my order really quickly, easy to put together, a beautiful pink shade.
I’ve used it once so far but couldn’t get the hang of it and ended up smacking myself with the weight a couple of times! Hopefully practice should sort this out.
The hoop was easy to put together, and there are a few extra pieces to increase the overall size to fit the waist. I was recommended this by my sister so bought one in May this year. Yesterday one of the small wheels came off the part that spins inside the waistband. I don’t think the entire hoop is rendered useless at this point so I shall continue using it until more wheels break off. At the speed I’m able to maintain for about 30 to 40 minutes, I’m not surprised it’s showing signs of wear and tear. However, if anymore pieces do break off, I will buy another one. It’s very easy to use and certainly after at least 40 minutes of use, the sweat is pouring off me. It is a great way to lose weight. I do recommend this hoop.
After seeing Weighted Hulas online I decided to purchase the KMart Hula as it was rated as one of the best.
My Hula arrived in good time and was fairly easy to assemble.
I have yet to keep it going for longer then a few revolutions though.
It would of been helpful if it came with instructions for use and not just instructions for assembly however as I’m having to look up online which is frustrating.
I brought this and I feel its overpriced compared to others ive seen that look exactly the same
It’s very important to make sure you check the connections are in properly on the opening and closing clasp as I must of not clipped one in correctly and the weighted ball came flying off across the living room thankfully not hitting anyone. Also don’t over do it its so easy to get carried away as its actually fun to use but 2 days later I was in agony in my back and calfs they were solid and had permanent cramp in
But overall a good product I’d just say shop around first unless it’s on offe
If you consider buying this as a miracle weight loss/toning gadget you’re in the wrong section – try buying a unicorn instead.
If you want a bit of fun exercise- buy it!
If you also follow a calorie deficit diet you will eventually benefits using this smart hoop.
I tried for a year to hula with a conventional weighted hoop, couldn’t do it for months and then 30 seconds at most. Strapped this on, one swing and I was off.
My recommendations:
MAKE IT AS TIGHT AS YOU CAN. It works better if it’s tight around the waist.
FASTEN the snaps / links carefully and gently. Any reviews saying anything broke is highly likely down to user error. It’s a very sturdy hoop, bigger than my friend’s cheaper one.
IT TAKES SOME EFFORT TO KEEP IT GOING! If you don’t break a sweat then you’re doing it wrong or are already superfit.
WEAR A TOP – any reviews with people showing bruises are down to stupidity of putting it on bare skin.
ANYONE’S BALL FLYING OFF …fit it on properly in the first place!
Yes, it’s noisy. I saw people looking out the window when I did it in the garden. Wear headphones and listen to music if it bothers you.
Ps: partner reluctantly tried it, swung it and wiggled hips for 30 seconds, claimed it was doing nothing. Correct, he’s now looking for a unicorn.