Hula hoop is a fun game as well as being a great cardiovascular exercise. In fact, it helps burn up to 200 calories in 30 minutes of exercise. Hula hoops found in stores can be too big or too small, too light or too heavy for your personal preferences. Follow the steps below to find out how to make a bespoke Hula hoop.
Steps
Step 1. Purchase a 160psi irrigation hose of approximately 19cm
You can find this type of hose at home or home improvement stores in the plumbing or gardening department.
To determine the exact length of the irrigation tube with which to build your Hula hoop, measure the distance between your feet and the chest (or any point between the navel and the chest). This measurement is the ideal diameter of the circle, so you need to calculate the circumference to know how much tube you need. (Circumference = Pi (3, 14) x diameter (C = pD))
Step 2. Purchase a pipe cutter and a PVC connector of approximately 19cm
You can find them in the same shop where you bought the irrigation hose.
If you don't want to buy the pipe cutter, a pair of scissors will work too. Scissors require more effort to cut the PVC pipe. But remember that scissors require more effort to cut
Step 3. Alternatively, you can use a jigsaw if you have one
Step 4. Cut the irrigation hose
Use the pipe cutter, hacksaw or scissors to cut it to the desired size.
Step 5. Soften one end of the tube
Boil a large pot of water and soak one end of the tube for 30 seconds.
The end of the tube must be soft and flexible before being attached to the other end
Step 6. Insert the PVC tube connector into the softened end of the tube
Push firmly on the connector to ensure a solid joint.
Be careful not to push the connector too far into the tube. You will need to join the other end of the tube to the connector as well
Step 7. Immerse the other end of the tube in boiling water
Join it to the PVC connector once softened.
The two ends of the tube should fit snugly inside the PVC connector
Step 8. Decorate the hula hoop
Add some personal elements, such as glitter, colors or any other decoration.
Advice
- Add sand or beads (rice, lentils…) to the tube before connecting it to increase the weight of the hula hoop and ensure greater cardiovascular benefit. Do this only if the tube is stiff enough to hold its shape with the additional weight.
- If you feel the connection between the two ends of the fragile hose, reinforce the joint with strong adhesive tape.
Warnings
- The irrigation hose will be extremely hot when you take it out of the boiling water. Use gloves or another form of hand protection to avoid burns.
- If the hose is not securely connected to the PVC connector, the hula hoop may come loose.
Things You Will Need:
- 160psi irrigation hose of about 19cm
- PVC cutter or hacksaw
- PVC connector
- Great pot
- Waterfall
- Protective gloves
- Masking tape (optional)
- Sand or beads (optional)
- Painting (optional)
