I was using a weighted hoop for several months...I loved it! It was lots of fun, and I felt like it really worked my core. I did get a little bit of bruising when I first started using it (due to it being weighted...it was a 5lb hoop), but once I got past that issue...it was all good. Enjoy it! I actually miss it...haven't hooped ever since the trainer who owned the hoop, quit working at my gym. I had thought about buying one for myself, but they're like $50...and I'd rather spend that on bike stuff.