San Francisco - November 26, 2007

Hoop, There It Is

The Hooliehoop Workout

You stuffed your face with dressing, helped yourself to doubles of taters, and whipped up extra cream for leftover pie. That T-day feast is sitting in your gut like a ten-pound PowerBar.

Don’t jump through hoops to work it off; try hooping.

As in hoop dancing classes led by Rosie Turner — a full-body workout to be thankful for.

The hula hoop classes integrate a nostalgic pastime with strength training techniques and freestyle dance. The alternative exercise trend slims the core and tones limbs while increasing balance, coordination, and flexibility. It’s a stressbuster, too.

Workshops range from beginner to advanced and cover basic moves and choreography. Turner also leads specialized classes for brides, boot camp junkies, mommies-to-be, and daredevils interested in fire hooping.

It’s borderline indulgent how much fun you’ll have.

The physical rewards are just gravy.

To find a class, go to hooliehoop.com.