When we hula hoop, the area that exerts force is the abdomen, so it can effectively slim the belly. Some people want to train their abdominal muscles with a hula hoop, but can a hula hoop really build abdominal muscles?
Can Hula Hooping Train Abdominal Muscles?
Hula hooping cannot train abdominal muscles.
To exercise the abdominal muscles, it is necessary to train the muscles in the abdomen and make the muscle fibers thicker. However, hula hooping has a low intensity and mainly relies on the exertion of the waist. It fully exercises the muscles of the waist, abdomen, and obliques, which can tighten the waist and abdomen but cannot train the muscle fibers in the abdomen. Therefore, it cannot build abdominal muscles.
Can Hula Hooping Slim the Waist?
Hula hooping can slim the waist.
Hula hooping is an aerobic exercise that can work out the whole body. When hula hooping, the waist exerts force. When the hula hooping reaches the aerobic exercise stage, it can fully exercise the fat and muscles in the waist and abdomen, achieving the effect of slimming the waist. However, each hula hooping session should last at least 30 minutes, and it should be done at least 3 times a week.
What Exercises Can Train the Abdominal Muscles?
Crunches
This is the most classic abdominal exercise, mainly targeting the upper abdomen. During the exercise, place your hands behind your head. Absolutely do not use your hands to pull your neck to help bend your body. Do 3 sets of 10 to 12 repetitions, with a 30-second rest between sets.
Leg Raises
Leg raises work on the lower abdomen and lower back. For beginners or people with weak back strength, to reduce the difficulty, you can bend your legs instead of straightening them. It is worth noting that when lowering your legs, do not touch the ground. Do 3 sets of 10 to 12 repetitions, with a 30-second rest between sets.
Sit-ups
Lie on a mat with your knees bent at about 90 degrees, feet flat on the ground, and feet apart shoulder-width. Keep your back against the ground and your hands can be placed on your chest or beside your ears. Use your abdominal muscles to lift your upper body repeatedly.
Precautions for Training Abdominal Muscles
1. It is best not to train abdominal muscles every day because exercising the abdominal muscles causes muscle fiber rupture, and muscle repair and reinforcement require some time. Therefore, it is best to train them every two to three days.
2. Training the abdominal muscles requires long-term persistence. During abdominal muscle training, it is best to eat more protein-rich foods, such as dairy products, meat, poultry, and eggs, which are beneficial for muscle growth.
