Flexible and Collapsible Weighted Hula Hoop

Abstract

A flexible hula hoop is made of soft, non-abrasive, flexible, stretchy and collapsible material that is filled with liquid weight before use. This flexible hula hoop can have different amounts of liquid weight for the purpose of different levels of exercise. The hula hoop of this invention uses movement with the body of the user to create momentum for the toning of the abdominal, gluteal and thigh muscles, as well as for weight loss and entertainment. Additionally, there is a plug and aperture system to hold liquid in the hollow interior of the hoop while in motion, during transportation, and during storage. In addition, because said hula hoop material is stretchy it is possible to be used for resistance training for the toning of arm, leg and gluteal muscles.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A collapsible exercise hoop that comprises a flexible, soft material including a plug, and aperture to hold weight inside the cavity of said body of hoop during use, storage or transport and having a cushioning effect. 
     
     
         2 . The hoop of  claim 1 , comprising a soft material that can contain liquid. 
     
     
         3 . The hoop of  claim 2 , comprising material that is flexible and non-abrasive that can contain liquid. 
     
     
         4 . The hoop of  claim 3 , comprising material that will stretch and contain liquid. 
     
     
         5 . The hoop of  claim 3 , comprising of material that can be folded and collapsed with or without liquid in cavity. 
     
     
         6 . The hoop of  claim 1 , said weight consisting essentially of water. 
     
     
         7 . The hoop of  claim 1 , including a plug and aperture for the liquid to be removed or added. 
     
     
         8 . The hoop of  claim 7 , including no part that can be removed but can be improved upon without altering the invention. 
     
     
         9 . The hoop of  claim 1 , comprises of material that can be altered in size for additional uses.