Ūpoko 18 - Jo Apanui
Type of Exercise: Hula Swag Fitness Poly Stylz
Intensity level: Medium impact
Instructor: Jo Apanui and the Hula girls
Bio: Jo Apanui is a mum, grandma of 3 month old triplets, has a day job but a woman who gets other women motivated and inspired.
The Hula Swag classes are held in Porirua, though instructors have taken a few months off with other family commitments however they are looking to start classes in summer.
If you are interested in attending a class please email jo.apanui@hotmail.com or like our facebook page.
Check your region for similar Hula classes.
Main exercise moves that feature in this episode:
- Kia mau = Ready-to-go
- Puti = Flower
- Waru = Figure 8
- Pana = Push
- Hikurangi = Arms up to Mt Hikurangi
- Hula is suitable for all ages – tamariki to kaumatua.
- Keeping our knee bent will take the pressure off your lower back, and help your sway your hips easier.
- Hula is a great way to work your whole body and increase your cardio fitness.
- To increase the intensity bend your legs lower.
- Hula is suitable for all levels of fitness slow movements down if your new to exercise.
- Maintain a beat you feel comfortable with - focus on correct technique then increase your speed if you want.
