Whos got a hula hoop????

I used to go to hooping classes and have a hoop! We were told to buy one that when it was stood up it reached your hip. It seemed really large but apparently that's the best way to go to get the best benefit. Try and get one that's slightly weighted too.

The proper technique is very different from that used on the Wii! You have to stand with one foot in front of the other and basically just move your hips/waist backwards and forwards.

It's a great way of keeping fit and trimming up your waist. Hope that helps a bit, If you'd like any more info you can message me

Mine's about 40 inches high? Its a circus hoop and going by something thats as high as your belly button seems about right

You can get special weighted ones, mine is heavier than normal ones so makes you work harder and better for toning. It also has sections you can add or take away to make it bigger or smaller, the bigger the hoope the harder and better for you.

You can make one with 2"pvc pipe approx 10 feet and a jointer. decorate it with hockey tape or whatever. It is heavier and easier to use. Got this from a bellydance class. I can work it for a couple of min, with practice longer.

You can make one with 2"pvc pipe approx 10 feet and a jointer. decorate it with hockey tape or whatever. It is heavier and easier to use. Got this from a bellydance class. I can work it for a couple of min, with practice longer.

This. I made my own... I have a few.

I have a heavy one weighted with water that's a bit smaller & I have 2 larger ones that aren't weighted that are easier to use (if you're just starting out)

Anyone out there got a hula hoop who can give me tips and advice??

Im considering getting one as ive heard they are good for your tummy area but have no idea what size to get???

Anyone with advice welcome

I do, what do you want to know ??? I have lost 3" off my hips & waist since I starting hooping.

I would recommend checking out www.hoopnotica.com

go to HOOPING.ORG to learn a bunch about what size hoop to buy, where to buy them, how to get started. i have been hoop dancing professionally for 3 years--it will change your life!!!

I love my hula hoop! I like to hoop to loud music so i can dance about at the same time. I also use hand weights at the same time sometimes. There are so good hooping exercised on youtube

Great for your core muscles. I recommend them to my clients with low back pain!

All this great advice makes me want one....bad! Thanks guys!

You can order a very nice weighted hoop from Sports Hoop.com I have a 3 lb hoop they also have 5 lb hoops....3 lbs is plenty imo. My young daughter and I actually had some bruising the first few times :sick: So if you go with weighted you really have to start out with just 5 to 10 minutes and build up...When we were in our "hooping" kick, she and I would hoop while watching Golden Girls - we each have a hoop. We would hoop at a "normal" speed during the show and kick it up during commercials! We got so we could hoop the entire 30 minutes without stopping or "dropping" ....... FuN!

Thanks so much for asking this question. I have a toy hula hoop that I bought to exercise with. I didn't know that there was anything else. I have just ordered a real one. I'm going to find a kid to give my toy to. Thanks!

Heres the website that I ordered our hoops from.....have the 3 lb hoops.
http://www.sports-hoop.com/
Have Fun Hooping

THIS IS FROM MY BLOG POST ~

If you didn't already know, I like to Hoop ! I took a class that a local fitness studio was offering about a month or so ago and instantly became addicted. I purchased my "travel hoop" and a few beginner dvd's thru http://www.hoopnotica.com . I have lost 3" off my waist and hips since I started hooping, my core is stronger and my back no longer aches.

Here’s an easy two-step lesson on how to hula hoop.

1. Make sure you have the right size hula hoop!

If you’re using a kid-sized hoop, forget it! Most hula hoops that you can buy at stores like Target or Toys R Us are kid-sized. Unless you’re the size a child, a child-sized hoop is not going to work for you — especially not if you’re a beginner! You’ll save yourself a lot of heartache (and gain a lot of fun) if you make or buy a hoop that’s the right size for you.

What’s the right size? Try this: Stand with your hoop in front of you. The general rule of thumb is that a hoop should stand somewhere between your navel and nipple height, although some compensation should be made for your waist size, too. General rule of thumb: The bigger you are, the bigger the hoop should be. Larger hoops will rotate slower, making getting started easier. Smaller than that will make the hoop rotate faster, which is more challenging, although smaller hoops may be useful for certain tricks.

2. Put one foot in front of the other, and shift your weight

Hold the hoop against your back. You can start it a little above your waist. Then, push the hoop around your waist, and shift your weight back and forth on your feet to keep the hoop moving.

Easier said than done? Having trouble “keeping it up”? Here are some more tips:

Many people try to move their hips in a circle with the hoop. This actually makes hooping much harder. Try this: put one foot in front of the other and just shift your weight back and forth from foot to foot. It’s less of a circular hip motion and more of just a rocking or pumping motion.

In terms of which direction to hoop in, try ‘em both! You’ll know right away which one is right for you. I’ve found that right handed people generally hoop counter-clockwise, while lefties go clockwise, but many people are exceptions to this rule.

Most of all: be patient! It can take a while to get the hang of it — don’t give up!

You can make one with 2"pvc pipe approx 10 feet and a jointer. decorate it with hockey tape or whatever. It is heavier and easier to use. Got this from a bellydance class. I can work it for a couple of min, with practice longer.

What kind of joiner do you use to connect the PVC? I tried this but the ends come undone...even after being taped up.