Obviously, the “invention” of the Hula Hoop is totally different from the invention of the hoop. There is historical evidence that hooping as a dance art is at least 1300 years old, and that is just the date when it was first noted in England. Trademarking, on the other hand, is a modern concept and […]
According to a Chatelaine article “5 Ways To Burn Calories Like A Kid” 30 minutes exercising with a hula hoop equal doing 500 crunches. That’s a fun way to burn calories and get in shape. Click here to read the article
Nationally syndicated sports talk show Only A Game did a great feature on hooping in this weeks show. Take a listen!
Diligence and accuracy pay off when taping a hoop, but no matter how hard you try those pesky air bubbles still seem to find their way into your tape wrap at some point or another. Click here for a helpful tutorial from hooping.org on how to rid your hoop of air bubbles.
Most people are dazzled by the skills it takes to spin a hoop, but many hoopers have encountered rude and downright mean strangers while hooping in public. Sophie HoopPixie Febrey shares some insightful thoughts on how to deal these kinds of interactions in this article.
Metallic tape, aka “bling tape,” looks gorgeous on the hoop but it can be a pain to get it just right. Why? This tape doesn’t stretch, it shows wrinkles more than any other kind of tape, and is notoriously difficult to remove once it adheres to the tubing. For more manageable metallic tape, try cutting […]
Veda’s Victory is the first book in a series that chronicles the story of Veda as she builds self-esteem and cultivates new skills by learning the art of hooping. It’s a great story for all young hoopers or hoopers-to-be. To read a review by Hoopalicious, click here.
Nick Guzzardo takes head hooping to new heights in the 2013 Hoop Convergence Flowcase. Check out the video here.
Ready to give hoop making a go? Here is a very helpful video tutorial. If you prefer written instructions, check these out. Don’t forget the tape!
If you’re looking to try out a few new hoop tricks, here is a great tutorial video on how to hoop on one leg.