FIT ON FORM Infinity Weighted Hula Hoop for Adults Weight Loss, Smart Exercise Hola Circle Hoop for Women Abs Workout

So I got this based on the video reviews that said it is easy and fun and effective. I am a big girl, pushing 300 lbs, and I wanted something I could do in front of the TV that I might actually use. The hoop arrived nicely packaged, and was pretty easy to put together, especially if you squeeze the "inner" link together just a little. But be aware, that not everyone is a natural at this. The first night I tried it, I was terrible at it. The only circles of the ball were all a result of me throwing it to start it. I just couldn't keep it going. Then my 23 year old son tried it and of course, he could do it within just a couple tries! So some people are good right away, but not me, but I'm also not one to give up easily. The second night I tried again and was almost as bad. I tried shortening the rope but that didn't work for me, but I think I shortened it too much. I also think I was trying to use too much hips, but really this really needs more of a back and forth motion of your whole body. The third night I started hopping back and forth from foot to foot and what do you know, I was able to keep the weight going, but with a lot of effort. The hopping quickly wore me out, I went maybe 5 minutes. The fourth night I shortened the rope just a little, so kind of medium length, not as much as before. I also figured out that I had the hoop way too loose and low on my hips, so I took out a couple of links and that moved it way up over my stomach. This seemed to make it much easier and I was able to hop smaller and go for longer, about ten minutes with only 4 or 5 "restarts". I also found that it helped when my feet were further apart and one foot was a little forward. Tonight is one week later, and tonight I was finally able to keep the weight going with out having to hop. I could just shift my weight back and forth. I was also able to change positions with first one foot a little more forward for a while and then the other foot. This helped my back and knees to not ache. And I was able to keep going with just a few "restarts" for a whole half hour!Now, is it fun...well I like it better than riding an exercise bike or walking on a treadmill. I keep it right on the coffee table, and so far I have used it almost every night. I do see myself using it most nights. I do feel my heart rate up a little, so I'm getting more activity than before and that's a good thing. Time will tell if it is effective. No matter how hard I try, nothing has changed my weight more than 5 pounds in several years, so if this makes a difference I will be very happy. It might take a long time, but hey, the best exercise equipment is the equipment you will actually use.

I absolutely love this product. It is well designed and fun to use. Yes fun! It is not quiet, but the noise doesn’t bother me. At first I struggled to keep it going; however, with determination, I found the correct rhythm for me. Now I can exercise 30 minutes easily(after almost 2 months. I am very picky and I like quality products. I ordered a product similar to this one from another vendor and I was not pleased with it. I highly recommend this one. Thanks Rudy Run for making shopping on-line easy and for your product meeting customer’s expectations.

This is very easy to use once you figure out how to keep it going. (Your motions). The ball spins very quickly, make sure you have enough room around you so not to break or knock over anything.Workout quality I'd call it easy.Quality of hoop, it's a hard plastic, easy to put on and take off. Does not pinch or dig into the skin.The weighed ball is one solid piece, I've read other brands have like an Easter egg type ball.I've had it for a month, nothing sticks, all works well. You'll notice inches off but not so much weight off at the end of a month. Keep going, don't be discouraged!

IMPORTANT READ:A few things you should know about this- when it works it’s really fun and you can definitely feel the burn if you use it regularly for 20-40 minutes a day.However it is LOUD- not for a small house or shared apartment, and when you use it regularly for long periods of time, it breaks!The 4 track wheels split shortly after I got it, and now several months later I started using it again and 1 link has been breaking every session I’ve used it this past week and the weight and broken piece go FLYING, almost breaking my lamps in my living room.Fortunately I have extra links in the box, but 4 links have broken THIS WEEK.My advice, get a silent foam weighted hula hoop without the flying weight attached to it.Should be less hazardous.