Hula Hoop Workout = Exercise + Fun!

Hula hooping isn't only for children anymore! With handmade hoops that are heavier and larger, you’ll hoop your way to a happier body, mind and spirit. Our hoop core fitness class will make you laugh and feel young. It can also stimulate your inner soul and put you in balance.

The benefits of hoop exercise include: cardio conditioning and core strengthening;

toning of the abdomen, thighs, buttocks and arms; improved coordination, balance and posture; and enhanced flexibility.

Targeted Workout

Exercising with a hula hoop targets your abdomen, waist and hips. The movement required to keep the hoop circling works your abdominal muscles and can even work your legs, since you must shift your weight back and forth between them to keep the hoop moving. Hula hoop exercise also can correct your body alignment and improve your posture. Blood circulation is improved because of the continuous movement of the entire body.

Tones the Body

Your hips, glutes, abdomen, thighs, legs, and knees get an entire workout through hula hooping. Because you balance yourself in a way that allows the hoop to stay circling around your torso, your muscles are in a tense state of trying to remain steady. You can always alternate your moves by rotating the hoop using your forearms, since this area can also be toned as you master new movements.

A More Flexible You

Weighted hula hoops are the preferred option, since its plastic counterpart does not give the same results. Your spine and discs may not be very flexible and will benefit from the hoop’s rotating motion. As a result, you may experience fewer back problems or injuries.

Join the fun! We'll provide the hoops – you bring your inner child. Please wear comfortable, fitted clothing.

Michele Willett teaches the Health Passport Hoop Core Fitness class on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:25 p.m. Your first class is FREE. Please register by Friday noon by calling 720-321-8940.

Health Passport fitness classes are held at 463 S. Vance Street in Belmar.  Health Passport members pay $7 per class or may purchase punch cards that cost $25 for five classes.  Non-members pay $10 per class or may purchase punch cards that cost $30 for five classes.

Health Passport is a FREE membership program offering lifelong learning, travel, health education and other special services for the Denver metro community.

Men's Health

St. Anthony Hospital knows that good health comes from many different factors.  That's the reason Health Passport was created.  This free membership program offers lifelong learning, travel, health education and other special services for the Denver metro community.

National Men's Health Week is June 11-17.  With Father's Day just around the corner, why not give dad a gift from the heart--and one that's good for his heart?

Health Passport offers Yoga Just for Men every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-5 pm.  According to instructor Karen Kirby, the class can be taken by men of all ages and fitness abilites.  "I'm a runner and I really look forward to this class," say Neil Montague.  "It gives me a runner's high."

"The class has a lot of good humor and afterwards, I float home," adds classmate Colby Hatfield.  Both men have been in the class since it began in September 2011.  New participants are welcome to drop in and experiece a free class.

Health Passport offers men a variety of activities including fitness classes(strength training, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Zumba and the new rage, piloxing) as well as walking groups, free health screenings and health education classes.

All fitness classes are offered at the Belmar location at 463 S. Vance Street in Lakewood.  Cost for Health Passport members: $7/class, or buy a punch card($25 for 5 classes or $50 for 12 classes).  Cost for non-members: $10/class, or buy a punch card ($30 for 5 classes or $60 for 12 classes).

Other activites and classes are held at various locations in metro Denver.  Check for Health Passport catalog online at http://www.healthpassport.org/ or call 720-321-8940 for information.

Written by,
Leda
Health Passport Volunteer