Hula hoop workout
Time: 18:15 - 19:45
Location: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
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- Course Code: FKK83
- Dates: 29/04/24 - 27/05/24
- Time: 18:15 - 19:45
- Taught: Mon, Evening
- Duration: 4 sessions (over 5 weeks)
- Location: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
- Tutor: Cristina Codina Llavina
Course Code: FKK83
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Duration: 4 sessions (over 5 weeks)
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What is the course about?
Get fit and tone your core in a fun way. In this new body toning class you will learn to hoop on your torso and limbs. This workout uses over 30 core muscles. As well as hooping, you will stretch, tone and relax the body.
What will we cover?
Hoop on your body, arms and legs; improving the functions of the cardio-vascular system. Balance your pelvis in a
natural healthy way. Tone, stretch and relax.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Use core muscles effectively
- Perform moves with a hoop, both on and off the body
- Demonstrate improved balance and coordination
- Experience increased strength and stamina
- Mobilise and free the spine using the hoop
- Improve self-esteem and general sense of wellbeing.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Suitable for beginners. Bigger and slightly heavier hoops are easier to use and keep them on your body. Even if you start out believing you can't hoop, with one of these hoops, you can! Nearly everyone can hoop, regardless of age, size or sense of rhythm.
You will need to be able to read and write short sentences, follow verbal instructions, observe and copy physical movements and use spatial awareness within a group.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course is led by the tutor, who will demonstrate the moves and give you continuous feedback. You will be
encouraged to participate and learn by discovery as well as follow instructions from the tutor.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Weighted Hula Hoops are provided. Please wear comfortable clothes suitable for exercise and trainers.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Any other movement course from our programme.
With 15+ years of experience in teaching the Alexander Technique and core posture alignment, my background in Health Sciences has shaped my commitment to helping clients achieve healthier movement patterns and reduced stress. Collaborating with institutions such as City Lit, City Academy, NHS, and more, my expertise as a Member of STAT and a CNHC-registered practitioner ensures the highest standards. An unconventional addition to my practice was the hula hoop, introduced by my Head Training lead Ilana Machover during my Alexander Technique training. It offered a playful way to integrate alignment skills into dynamic movement. When the pandemic hit, rediscovering the hula hoop became a fitness savior, adding a joyful dimension to my classes. It engaged core muscles, enhanced coordination, and provided stress relief, proving to be a versatile tool for holistic well-being. My journey emphasizes the adaptability of traditional practices and the importance of innovation in promoting health and joy.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
