Though the exact origins of the hula-hoop are unknown, many trace its beginnings back to ancient-Egyptian Elvis impersonators. Engage in hip-swiveling workouts with today’s Groupon: for $20, you get two drop-in classes, plus two hula-hoop rentals, at Hoopnotica (a $50 value) in Marina del Rey.

Hoopnotica offers low-impact aerobic workouts for all fitness levels to strengthen cores and burn upwards of 400–600 calories per hour. Check the class schedule before dropping in through the plate-glass ceiling for two hoop-twirling classes (a $20 value per class), with hula-hoop rental included (a $5 value per class). First-time hoopers can burn fat without putting strain on muscles and joints during a one-hour Spark class. Learn basic hoop techniques, routines, and terms with individualized coaching from certified instructors who offer a variety of mentoring techniques, which may or may not include waxing their cars. Hoop Fit is a 60-minute workout that uses a variety of different spinning props to streamline backsides for squirming underneath and in between laser beams.

Shed pounds, define muscles, and recapture youth lost in sofa cushions with Hoopnotica workouts. Additionally, clients will receive 10% off their first purchase of any Hoopnotica classes or products while redeeming today’s Groupon.

Reviews

Hoopnotica has received multiple mentions from the press, has a four-star average from nine Yelpers, and has more than 4800 Facebook fans.

• Hoopnotica is the bomb! – J S., Yelp
• My hula hoop, in addition to being great exercise and fun, glows in the dark. – Carla B., Yelp