We came. We hooped. We laughed. Sheryl McGlochin, self-named “Crazy Sheryl” and owner of Live and Thrive, promised us a fun new way to workout and that is exactly what she delivered! She showed us a new side of hooping, where it is not only fun but can make you break out in a sweat. We saw firsthand that hooping can help develop tone, balance, and coordination. We enjoyed Latin-inspired moves, hoop battles, and my all time favorite, the freestyle! I witnessed moves that night I had never been privileged to see before this eye-opening evening. Emily even received a new nickname: “Miss Sexy.”

Cute prego Quinn could not participate and thus caught a little video of our creative hooping flair. This first one is us warming up our bodies and our hoops:

And this is my favorite–the Sassies bustin’ a move while hooping. You’ll want to watch the whole thing or you might miss out on a few laugh-out-loud moments. Oh, and I bet you’ve never seen the running man done like this before:

If you are bored with the same old treadmill/weight routine, one of Sheryl’s Live and Thrive classes could be a really great way to break out of the box. Sheryl is passionate about provident, active, healthy living and her drive is contagious. Live and Thrive offers experiences ranging from hooping to cross-country skiing to paddle surfing. They also offer classes on feeding families of four on $160 a month. But really, if you want to improve your quality of life—or at least your hip-swiveling skills—sign up for on of Sheryl’s hula-hooping classes. You won’t regret it! {Unless you’re as thin as Michelle and bruise easily. Get some fat on your body, babe! ~Emily}