Hooping...

Scncartist
Scncartist Posts: 173
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
So I'm thinking about starting up Hooping. From all of my extensive Google searching there isn't any local club/group around for me to talk to about it. So I'll most likely be flying solo here...

I'm looking for others who have done it or still currently are...what are your thoughts? Where would you suggest a beginner like me start? What books/DVDs worked for you?

Also, what do you think the workout was like? What were your calorie losses like, if you know this?

Thank you! :-)

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  • sagithia
    sagithia Posts: 135 Member
    What's hooping?
  • Galathea
    Galathea Posts: 420 Member
    It sounds kinda naughty! :blushing:
    But I also wanna know what it is.
  • Scncartist
    Scncartist Posts: 173
    LOL! Its basically hula hooping, only the traditional hoops come in various sizes and weights...

    Go to: hooping.org for more info!
  • foxxybrown
    foxxybrown Posts: 838 Member
    I heard it's great for the core. My friend has a weighted hoop and I tried it but can't get the hang of it!
  • HealthyEscape
    HealthyEscape Posts: 255
    My co-worker is a "hooper" and has been doing it for about 3 years (she even has a portable hoop that breaks down into a small carry around that she brings into work sometimes!) I asked her for info and this is what she said:

    Go to youtube.com and search for Hoop dancing or hooping and they have tutorial videos and stuff (you may have to weed through things about basketball). Its your best start, along with google for the same items!

    Good luck!
  • Scncartist
    Scncartist Posts: 173
    Thank you @HealthyEscape for your co-worker's knowledge...I ALWAYS forget about youtube.com!
  • Jenks
    Jenks Posts: 349
    Oh, I have a hoop, gonna go check out you tube now. Oh, but to answer your question, becareful when you first start, if you don't ease yourself into it, you'll end up bruised :blushing: I was warned about that by the owners of Ladies Workout Express, and didn't listen :ohwell:
  • Jenks
    Jenks Posts: 349
    Oh, I have a hoop, gonna go check out you tube now. Oh, but to answer your question, becareful when you first start, if you don't ease yourself into it, you'll end up bruised :blushing: I was warned about that by the owners of Ladies Workout Express, and didn't listen :ohwell:
  • Cath138
    Cath138 Posts: 60 Member
    I started hooping a couple of months ago before the winter (I live in Québec, so the winter doesn't help me with the workout!) but I will start again. I have a travel hoop from Hoopnotica and their DVD 1 and 2. I love it! Everything is well explained, and there is a "troubleshoothing" section that helps you when you have a problem. I really love it and I can't wait to take it outside in my backyard!

    If you have more questions feel free to write me!:flowerforyou:

    Hope this helps!
    (If you want to see what the Hoopnotica DVD look like you can go on youtube and there is a ton of video from the dvd)
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
    I took 3 classes of it. Before I did that, I didn't even know how to hoop. In 10 mins I was hooping like a pro! (almost) Youtube is great if you can't find a class to try out. If you do find a class, see if you can get the first one free. :bigsmile:
  • Sadie98072
    Sadie98072 Posts: 212 Member
    Check out www.hooping.org if you havent found it already. Its a great website and there is so much inspirational stuff on there.
    Ive been hooping for a couple of years now and I still get bruises - but I bruise easily :)
    If you have any hooping questions, feel free to ask.
    Stolly x
  • DebbieMc3
    DebbieMc3 Posts: 289 Member
    Check out Betty Hoops

    http://www.bettyhoops.com/
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