The super-cheap fitness trend keeping celebrities slim

It’s time to pull out your old hula-hoop, beauties. Yes, I’m actually suggesting you dust off that plastic tube you used to mess around with on the lawn as a child as put it to good use.

But don’t worry, you won’t look like a goof – Michelle Obama is a hula-hooper, and she’s one classy lady. In fact, she’s not the only A-lister unleashing their inner child in an attempt to get healthy and slim without the gym…

Michelle Obama

Beyonce

We think Blue Ivy needs a little brother or sister to play with, don’t you?

Zooey Deschanel

She’s quirky and utterly hilarious, so it’s no surprise the actress indulges in this slightly left-of-field exercise routine.

Catherine Zeta Jones

The 43-year-old is obsessed with hula-hooping. In fact, she does it for 20 minutes every day. However, it’s not just child’s play for the svelte Catherine – she uses a smaller hoop that’s weighted for greater calorie burn.

Liv Tyler

Tall and slender, Liv loves hula-hooping because it means she can exercise while spending time with her son, Milo. Liv pops on her fave song and hula-hoops until the very end, leaving her completely out of breath.

Olivia Wilde

It’s true – the hips don’t lie. And in Olivia’s case, it’s clear a little hula-hooping is keeping her fit and lean. She’s been spotted giving the hoop a good ol’ whirl around California.

Not only does the humble hula-hoop help to whittle down your waist, legs, back and arm area and uncover those abs you’ve been hiding for years, it’ll also burn loads of calories. Oh, and it’ll make you giggle, which is a wonderful thing. No wonder the celebs are hooked, huh? So, what are you waiting for? Pass over a $20 note and you’ll score yourself some change and a child’s hula-hoop, or if you’re keen to put your super-serious hula-hooping hat on, I’d recommend a weighted version. They’ll make you work a little harder, giving you a slender waist in less time. Win! Have you ever used the old hula-hoop to exercise as an adult? Are you keen to try it out?

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