The secret of Marisa Tomei’s fitness at the age of sixty

Oscar-winning American actress Marisa Tomei (60 years old) revealed the secret of her remarkable fitness, stressing that hula hooping has become an essential part of her daily routine, and described it as “her favorite exercise that gives her energy and happiness.”

This sport, which was once a children’s game, has returned to the forefront of modern fitness trends, because it provides flexibility to the body, strengthens the muscles, and improves balance without straining the joints.
Fitness expert Abi Singh Thakur tells Health Shot that hula hooping is a “safe, low-impact exercise suitable for all ages, helps strengthen core muscles and improves heart health.”

The roots of the game go back to ancient Egypt and Greece, where people used it in sporting and entertainment rituals. In the 1950s, the American toy company WAM-O revived it after seeing Australian children wrapping bamboo hoops around their waists, selling more than 25 million hoops within months.

Today, hula hooping has become a global sport practiced by celebrities such as Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, Liv Tyler and Shaquille O’Neal, because of the benefits it gives to the heart, bones and psychological mood.
Studies indicate that exercising 30 minutes a day raises the heart rate to 151 beats per minute, which is equivalent to a complete “cardio” exercise.

For the elderly, hula hooping is an ideal exercise to enhance flexibility and balance, reduce the risk of falling, and support joint and bone health, provided that you consult a doctor before starting for those who suffer from osteoporosis or chronic inflammation.