FIT ON FORM Infinity Weighted Hula Fit Hoop for Adult Weight Loss, 2 in 1 Smart Fitness Exercise Hoop for Women Abs Workout, 24/28/32 Detachable Knots

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’m looking to gradually getting to doing more exercise this year, but I wanted an alternative to my preferred methods of walking or biking that I can do indoors when I am busy until it’s too late to walk or in inclement weather. This works great, because it is also extremely easy to watch tv while using this product, which helps encourage me to use it on days I’m feeling especially lazy.It works well, the links seem sturdy when clicked together and the ball is a decent weight. It takes a second to figure out how to use it; I’ve seen a lot of reviews saying they have to put it on the shortest length not to hit anything, only the shorter it is the harder it is to make it spin. When the ball is out further it can use its own momentum to help it spin, which helps you get it to go faster. I have my string at the maximum length without issue; I stand in front of my tv just far away not to hit it and it isn’t low enough to hit the coffee table behind me. If you have rambunctious children or jumpy dogs this may be a problem and you’ll need to find a private place to use it safely.I’ve only used it two days for 30 mins each, and though I haven’t quite worked up a sweat I am seeing a similar calorie burn to when I go on my usual walks, which are typically about 1.5 miles and just under 30 mins. I’ve found that if I can get it spinning good I can sometimes even lift my feet up, and if I can keep my hips twisting at the right rhythm it’s almost like running in place and I did get my heart rate up a few times. (Note that I’m overweight but not obese; if you have serious extra weight you would probably need to work up to that level of moving). I did already remove a link after just two uses, but rather than it being a miracle product I just figured out the best way to get the ball to move, which meant wearing it a little tighter so that is wouldn’t fall down to my waist as easily (I wasn’t necessarily wearing it loose before, but when the ball is moving quickly it pulls the band away from your body a bit, so you need to wear it a little tighter than you might think).The only potential issue I see is that it seems like the wheels on the internal track may start to wear down over time, especially since I’ve been able to move it fast. I’ve only used it a couple times so this is not quite a problem yet. I’m hoping this won’t become a huge problem, but if it does I will update.I’m hoping that as I continue to use it I can master the rhythm better and be able to get my heart rate up for longer. It is the exact same motion as regular hula hooping, but in my opinion more fun because I don’t have to stop to pick it up each time it falls, I just throw the string around my body easily if I lose the pacing and it drops. I don’t think it by itself will help me lose weight, but I am optimistic that combining with my walking and biking it will help me get in track, and mostly keep me accountable for the lazy days I don’t want to go outside and would rather catch up on my shows.

So for this particular brand, the instruction manual is so so, it shows you how to assemble, and put in the weight.What it does not cover is that there is individual adjustments needed varying from person to person. The tightness needs to vary depending on where you decide to rest the hoop, and depending on your height the rope holding the weight needs to have the length adjusted. My sister and I both tested it and we needed different lengths to effectively hula hoop this thing for more than three rotations.Now for the tool when in use, its of moderate volume level, might annoy some. The spin (if assembled correctly via trial and error) can be smooth - but again you're gonna have to test it around.It's pretty comfortable to wear, just wear a proper shirt to prevent pinching I don't recommend bare skin.As for the workout - I don't know if I am personally hooping correctly, I don't particularly feel anything in my core. But damn did I feel that burn in my thighs. Maybe someone else feels different.All in all I'll keep it. I'm feeling some kind of work out so I'll take it as a win.Just be patient and take time to adjust it to you and you will get spinning to.

I love how easy it moves , very comfortable around the waist . Can remove it on and off the waist with little effort , very easy to put together and quick to put on and off to remove it. well worth the money