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In Kentucky, hoop dreams usually revolve around basketball, but when Rhonda Miller and her students get together, there isn’t a net or a free-throw line to be found. Miller, 28, of New Albany, Ind., teaches a kind of hooping that is one part rhythmic gymnastics and one part good, old-fashioned backyard child’s play. “I think the first appeal is the fun, but then after you start hooping, you start sweating,” Miller said. “It’s really good for your core area.” Miller, an art therapist by day, picked up hooping from a friend about 2 1/2 years ago and watched videos on YouTube for about six ... Read Full Story

Do you know what the biggest problem with exercise routines is? Boredom… fortunately one of the latest fitness trends may just introduce you to a fun workout that will have you dancing and twisting about. Forget the days of aerobics, cardio this, Kick box that, or stepping up and down aerobics. Zumba classes, Belly Dancing and Fitness Hoop are the latest exercise classes to hit America. These are just some of the "new aerobics" classes that you will find at your local health club or fitness center. Remember while you're having fun you will also obtain benefits such as these: Building tone and muscle ... Read Full Story

This past Wednesday, the Obamas invited over 100 children and their parents from local D.C. schools to the White House lawn for a kids fair to promote healthy living and eating. The afternoon was filled with a packed agenda of physical activities like jump roping and obstacle courses, and Michelle Obama spoke to the crowd about how to make healthier eating choices. While it must have been such a treat for these kids to visit the President's humble abode, the best part of the afternoon had to be the First Lady's participation in a hula hooping session where she swiveled her hips like a ... Read Full Story

Here’s how to lose inches from all over your body. I’m going to share with you ways to make inches disappear from your waist, butt, hips, and thighs… WITHOUT you having to waste tons of time cooking meals or working out at the gym. How to Lose Inches 1. Waist… do the vacuum pose and use a hula hoop You know about hula hooping… just be sure to get a weighted hula hoop. They’re more expensive, but SO worth it! Hula hoop for 10 minutes a day whenever you have some spare free time. A great tip to save you time… do it during ... Read Full Story

Here are some “beyond common-sense” tips for losing inches off your waist. I’m sure you’re sick of reading about drinking more water and eating more fruits and vegetables. Duh! Here are some “REAL” tips. Tips for Losing Inches 1. Focus on the isometric vacuum pose for at least 5 minutes a day There is nothing else you can do that comes close to this exercise for reducing your waist size. 5 minutes is all you need, but you do in fact get even better results doing these 15-20 minutes a day. First, the vacuum pose is a term for sucking in your belly. No, ... Read Full Story