Question 1

What is the different between the 2.5 and the 3 lb range.  Should I buy the travel or the regular one?

Accepted Answer

Weight wise theres obviously a half a pound difference. But with both the recommended users weight is 140-180 lbs. 180-220lbs range is a 4lbs hula hoop. And 1-2lbs hoops are considered "play hoops" and usually are harder for beginners to keep on waist. I personally own a 3lbs hula hoop and it disassembles with a push of a button, so it could be taken anywhere. Go with whichever one is the cheaper between the two.

Question 2

I need to know how to disassemble this hula hoop, I did not put it together.
Thanks for your help

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This product was assembled by locking a button on one section into it's notch/hole on the opposing section.  To disassemble you can supposedly locate the button by depressing the foam in the area of the original connection point.  Not easily accomplished to locate since each button, by design, is flush with the tube.  If you are able to determine where this elusive locking button is, then supposedly you press down approximately 1/4" into the foam and twist the tubing in opposite directions.  Hopefully dislodging the button from the hole where it was obviously safe, secure and happy.  Just repeat for each remaining connection.  I have tried several times and decided to leave mine assembled.  If I ever sell my house, it will be left behind for the next occupant.  Hopefully it will be a design engineer!

Question 3

Tell me all the weights that the hula hoops come in

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I've seen different brands offering: 2,3,4 and 5lbs. I'm 5'9" and 148 lbs and I got the 3 lb one. I googled what size I should get for my height and weight. I hope this helps. .:)

Question 4

Does it get your heart rate up?  Could you use it for cardio?

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Sorry it's taken so long to answer this.  No, I would not count this as a cardio workout.  I step up and down on my grandchildrens' stepping stool for that.   As you can see, my workout is very low tech - a hoola hoop and child's step stool. One last thing, get a set of back exercises to strengthen your core.  Hoops hoop 15 minutes, stair step 15 minutes, core exercises 15 minites.

ASIN	B00309XR44
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#47,317 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #46 in Pilates Circles
Brand Name	Sports Hoop
Color	Rainbow
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,569)
Included Components	Instructions Manual
Item Dimensions L x W	41"L x 41"W
Item Weight	3.1 Pounds
Manufacturer	Sports Hoop Inc.
Manufacturer Part Number	Trim Hoop 3B
Material Type	Foam and plastic
Model Number	Trim Hoop 3B
Size	Large
UPC	891508001107

Weighted Hula Hoop, Trim Hoop 3B (3 lb)/4B (4 lb) - Large, Weight Loss Fitness Sports Hoop with No Wavy Ridges (Rainbow Colors)

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