Hoop keeps rattling down around my ankles!

yogicarl

Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong please. I have a 40" hoop which is about 1lb in weight and I am 5'3", about 20lbs overweight.

I was disappointed with the weight of the hoop but the suppliers said they would refund the hoop cost if I sent it back to them - it will cost the price of the hoop to return it so they're laughing really.

They said the concept of a weighted hoop was a recent gimmick and some hoops were so heavy as to cause internal damage to organs as well as bruising, so they are holding to their opinion that the hoop is the correct weight and it is technique I am lacking.

- any tips please?

summer8it

The size of your hoop sounds to me like a pretty good beginner hoop for someone who is 5'3", but you could try using a hoop with an even larger diameter to start with. Larger hoops are slower in their rotation, so they're easier to get started with. You can make your own large hoop from irrigation tubing from the hardware store -- there are lots of tutorials online. If you do decide to make or buy a larger hoop, keep the one you have now. Most hooper transition to smaller and lighter hoops as they progress.

Does your hoop have any grip tape on it? Cloth grip tape will help the hoop stick to your body and not slip down quite so easily.

I agree with the hoopmaker about weighted hoops being dangerous. Even a hoop like yours can cause bruising when you first start!

yogicarl

Thank you Summer. A very kind gesture of the hoop supplier - they are sending out a 44" folding hoop free of charge from old stocks for me to try. I am humbled to think someone would do that.

thank you for your feedback; much appreciated - still hooping!