Ten Ways to use a hula hoop: Exercise Dance Jump rope (like a double-dutch jump, with two people turning a big hoop and one person jumping in the middle) Gymnastics Hooping contests Playing catch Diving targets–run through a rolling hoop (better on the beach than a parking lot) Step-through games, for kids too young to…
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How Do You Keep the Hula Hoop Up?
Here’s what I tell first-time hoopers: Hold the hoop level with the ground. Roll it across your tummy. Move your hips in a circle. I created this video to show you. That’s all there is to it! The most common challenge adult hula hoopers have is that they will move their head more than their…
Where Can I Buy A Weighted Hula Hoop?
If you live in the central third of North Carolina, you can buy a weighted hula hoop from me at any of the events where I take the hoops, or at one of my classes at the Garner Senior Center or the Cary Senior Center. You can also give me a call. Mine aren’t as…
Hula Hoop Sizing
We’ll assume you’re new to hoop dance, or you wouldn’t be asking about hula hoop sizing. Short answer: First time women? A hula hoop should reach from your sternum (bra line) to the ground. First time men? The hula hoop should reach from your shoulder to the ground. Men who weigh more than 250 pounds? …