First, I won’t say that it’s easy to hula hoop because it takes practice. But once you get your rhythm and exercise sensibly and for you, the noticeable difference will happen.
I’m glad I bought this and joined a group, where motivation is key.
There are plenty similar products out there - this one was a choice for me on price, at the time. It’s definitely easy to put together and of course remove links as you see progress.