15 best weighted hula hoops of 2023, from £10.95

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Catherine Zeta-Jones is 'obsessed' with hers.

Weighted hula hoops had a moment when they started trending on TikTok during the various UK lockdowns. They've since become a must-have for home workouts, and even our fave celebs are big fans.

Take Catherine Zeta-Jones and Beyoncé. Zeta-Jones has been using a weighted hula hoop long before they started going viral. In 2012 she told InStyle: 'I'm obsessed with hula-hooping. I do it for 20 minutes a day. I don't use the old-fashioned hollow plastic kind we had when we were kids, but I discovered a new one at Danskin that's smaller and weighted.' 10 years later she's still spinning away on IG, while the TikTok hype hasn't died down. A hula hoop workout also goes for every age and fitness level, since the movement is low impact and easily adaptable for beginners and advanced hoopers alike. Add to that the fact that they're totally silent and your neighbours have nothing to complain about, and it's not hard to see why these hefty hoops have caught on.

Naturally then, more and more brands are selling weighted hula hoops, and so there are plenty of decent and reasonably-priced options for you to get your hands on. Read on for everything you need to know about weighted hula hoops, as well as our edit of the best ones to buy for 2023. Some of our favourites have been given a discount of up to 60% for Prime Day, so we've highlighted them below too.

There are plenty of healthy benefits that come from exercising avec le weighted hula hoop, yes. Although, we would like to clarify that the ones we are about to mention relate to the conventional style of hula hooping. Those doing shoulder taps or a dance routine simultaneously are in a league of their own.

Carla Rose, director of HulaFit explains: 'Do they work? In short, yes!' she tells us. 'Hula hooping is a great full body, low impact cardio workout and can help you achieve a happy and healthy mind and body. It's also guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and put the fun back into your fitness routine!'

The extra resistance of a weighted hula hoop is a good way to build muscular strength, but if you’ve only just joined the ranks, using one can seem very different to a standard one. Here are some tips to keep in mind, that will help prevent injury and make sure you're reaping the rewards.

What don't they do, would be a more appropriate question. According to Carla of HulaFit, the potential pros for your wellbeing include, but aren't limited to:

Revolving your hips at break-neck speed in an attempt to keep a weighted hula hoop off the ground will have you burning calories and strengthening stomach muscles (it's essentially an ab workout), yes.

That said, there are many factors that contribute to safe and sustainable weight loss (the kind of weight loss you should aim for, FYI), including food choices, age, certain medications, stress levels and sleep. If you enjoy using a weighted hula hoop and it gets you moving more, losing weight may well be a side-effect, (since we know that the workout we enjoy is the one we stick to).

Carla adds that a weighted hula hoop is especially useful for strengthening muscles, which can better your body composition and contribute to losing fat. 'The added weight creates more resistance which will help to tone your muscles further [than a standard hula hoop],' she says. 'We recommend using a weighted hoop that weighs up to 1.25kg.'

Now that you’re in the know, here are the 12 best weighted hula hoops for everyone - from those looking to save or start their hula hooping journey to those wanting to splash out or advance their technique.

Key specifications

Weight: 0.7kg gravity ball

Diameter: Adjustable up to 132cm

Design: Massage points

Able to dismantle: Can add or remove sections

Never seen a hoop quite like this? Neither had we! It looks intimidating but, as a smart weighted hula hoop, it has a bunch of clever features that will make returning to the norm that much more difficult. Once you’ve adjusted it to your size and clipped it around the waist, the gravity ball will spin around you as you move (we recommend clearing away all valuable objects in the vicinity). There’ll be no chance of it falling down, so you can multitask to your hearts content as the massage points give you a bonus 360° massage.

Key specifications:

Weight: 1.1kg

Diameter: 96cm

Design: Wavy

Able to dismantle: Yes

This weighted hula hoop has a wave groove design said to increase circulation and flexibility whilst working on your waist. The outer foam also prevents bacteria and moisture from setting in and is nice and easy to clean. More than your money's worth at £14.99.

Key specifications:

Weight: 1kg

Diameter: 75, 87, 98 cm

Design: smooth/wavy

Able to dismantle: yes

Core Balance’s fitness hula hoop comes in both a wavy and smooth style to suit your goals. The wavy hoop is designed to increase grip and muscle stimulating ability while the smooth hoop provides more comfort to keep you hooping for longer.

Weighing 1kg, this weighted hula hoop is perfect for beginners, but users will be able to increase the challenge by adjusting the diameter. Need even more options? This style of weighted hula hoop is available in three colours!

Key specifications

Weight: 1.2kg

Diameter: 100cm

Design: smooth

Able to dismantle: yes

ResultSport have been manufacturing weighted hula hoops ever since 2008, long before TikTok made its grand entrance into our lives and certainly long before weighted hula hoops landed on our radar. Named “The Original”, it’s little wonder that this weighted hula hoop has just under 3000 five-star reviews and has been deemed worthy of Amazon’s Choice. 13 years of experience will do that for you.

Key specifications

Weight: 0.81kg

Diameter: 8 x 37cm sections (adjustable)

Design: Wavy

Able to dismantle: Yes

For anyone who's not used a weighted hula hoop before, the lighter weight of 0.81kg for BEATIME's hoop is a solid choice. It's not as heavy as most other hoops, but will still do the trick and work its magic by strengthening your core muscles.

It's made from eight collapsible sections so that you can create the size that suits you, and features a wavy design intended to massage the area as you spin. It's also one of the cheapest in our edit.

Key specifications:

Weight: 1kg

Diameter: 95cm (adjustable)

Design: Wavy

Able to dismantle: Yes

If you're after something super durable, this one is designed with a steel core (as opposed to the plastic that most are made from), meaning it'll last for years to come, then topped with foam padding for comfort.

It's formed of eight snappable sections which are easily put together for you to find the perfect fit, and customers are big fans of how quiet it is to use. Others recommend filling the hoop with sand or rice, if you decide you want to go heavier than the original weight of 1kg.

Key specifications:

Weight: 1.25/1.8kg

Diameter: 100cm

Design: Smooth

Able to dismantle: Yes

At only £10, this weighted hula hoop is great for those anxious to commit whilst still wanting a good quality product. The hoop is encased in soft foam to ensure your comfort and can be broken down into 6 pieces for easy storage.

There are also two weight options, of 1.25kg or 1.8kg, so you can pick the right one for your hula hoop fitness level.

Key specifications:

Weight: 830g+

Design: smooth

Able to dismantle: yes

What's great about this particular hula hoop is that it's not only easy to assemble, it's also easy to adjust the weight, too.

Each linking segment has a magnetic disk and soft massage heads that intensifies the fitness benefits by making it easy to use, even for beginners.

Key specifications:

Weight: 2kg

Diameter: 100cm

Design: wavy

Able to dismantle: yes

They don’t call it the professional sized weighted hula hoop for no reason. Coming in at 2kg, you’ll want to make sure that your form is spot on and that you’ve put in enough time with a lighter weighted hula hoop before taking this guy for a spin.

Once you feel ready, the inner moulded ridges will challenge your abdominal muscles while the padded foam exterior provides the comfort you need to keep circling those hips until the cows come home (form, fitness level and common sense providing).

Key specifications

Weight: 2kg

Diameter: 60-112 cm

Design: Massage points

Able to dismantle: Yes

Hula hooping make your back ache? Then a weighted hula hoop complete with massage ball is the one for you. This one has a digital counter which tracks time elapsed and reps completed, and it's built with links that can be taken out or added in accordingly, to make the perfect fit. The smartest of smart weighted hula hoops, if you will.

Key specification:

Weight: 1.2 - 1.8kg

Diameter: 73 - 98cm

Design: Smooth

Able to dismantle: Yes

Calling all intermediate hula hoopers, we’ve got the weighted hula hoop for you and it’s about to make your hooping ventures a whole lot easier. Boasting no noise, even weight distribution, soft padded foam, easy assembly, easy disassembly and easy storage with a bonus carrier bag, you might just find yourself level with the weighted hula hoop pros sooner than you think.

Key specifications:

Weight: 500g - 2.5kg (fillable hoops)

Diameter: 88cm

Design: Ridged

Able to dismantle: Yes

This weighted hula hoop is probably the most adaptable of our edit - the tubes are easily separated and designed to be filled with rice or beads in order to reach your desired weight. It's also made with a ridged design (foam-covered, for comfort), that offers a gentle massage as you spin. Win win.

Key specifications:

Weight: 1.4kg

Diameter: 90cm

Design: Smooth

Able to dismantle: Yes

Designed by a team who are passionate about what they do and quality tested thereafter, this weighted hula hoop is not only affordable but guaranteed to live up to your expectations. There's even a 2-year warranty to prove it.

Decathlon have also provided an online video, with 3 different hula hoop exercises, to get you started on your weighted hula hoop fitness journey. Spoiler alert! They don’t all involve your torso.

Key specifications:

Weight: 1.2kg

Diameter: 94cm

Design: Wavy

Able to dismantle: Yes

This hoop will satisfy both you and the kids, which is great if you’ve been trying (and failing) to keep them preoccupied so you can get things done. Made from 8 sections, you need only remove 2 pieces for it to be child friendly. You’re welcome!

Key specifications:

Weight: 1.2/1.5kg

Diameter: 100cm

Design: Wavy

Able to dismantle: Yes

Due to a strong polyurethane inner, this weighted hula hoop is long-lasting but lightweight. Don't start picturing an overly bruised middle just yet though, as there is a soft foam outer to keep you spinning smoothly. Available at either 1.2kg or 1.5kg, this hoop has specially designed weighted ridges to work you harder.

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