Who ever thought spinning and twirling a circular piece of PVC pipe around your body could make you healthier? The Y confidently introduces Hooping as an exercise with no shortage of exhilaration or excitement for its participants.

Weaving world dance and yoga into an effective low-impact class means this exercise can accommodate all levels of fitness. With an inspiring soundtrack of dance music serenading a relaxed, festive setting, you're sure to get a workout worth bragging about.

Stefani Sellers, a hooper extraordinaire of five years and instructor at the Y, found out early on that Hooping elicited radical changes in her mind, body, strength, and stamina. "The hoop as a meditative and self expressive tool, opened so many pathways of growth in my life, in fitness, and overall well being," she said.

Hooping is a free class for Y members. The North and Central Ys offer this class on Monday and Thursday evenings. Anyone interested can learn more at www.ymcaspokane.org or by checking the group exercise schedule for exact dates and times.