All hoops we carry are considered weighted hula hoops. Weighted hula hoops are a great way to exercise. Many people ask me "what exactly IS a weighted hula hoop?". That requires a longer answer. Weighted hula hoops come in many forms. Many places call any of the larger hula hoops built for adults and hoop dance weighted hula hoops. There are other places that offer hula hoops weighted with water or magnets or balls or....the list goes on and on.