If you are a beginner hooper, you will want to stay away from the kids hoops at Walmart.\u00a0 They will cause a lot of frustration and you probably won’t have a desire to continue hooping.\u00a0 When you make your own hoop, you will find that hooping will be easier than you thought and will bring a lot of joy with your success.\u00a0 You will be able to make the right size hoop for you.<\/p>\n
This tutorial is just a starting point in your hooping endeavor.\u00a0 There are lots of different kinds of tubing and tapes that go beyond this video, but I want to keep it simple for beginners so it will be easy to obtain the tubing and tape locally.\u00a0 Also, Walmart sells the athletic tape in white and sometimes black.\u00a0 Dicks Sporting Goods has all colors as well as black and white.<\/p>\n
For beginners, friction is very important with body hooping.\u00a0 It helps if you wear natural fiber clothes like cotton or linen.\u00a0 They keep the hoop from sliding down.\u00a0 Many people wear shorts and tank tops because the skin provides more friction.\u00a0\u00a0 I always wear long pants and tops, because the osteoporosis makes me bruise more.\u00a0 So, be careful if you have osteoporosis.\u00a0 Make sure that you are protected if you have bruising.\u00a0 The bruising will go away if you take a few days off or try a different move.\u00a0 Remember, everyone is different.\u00a0 What works for one person, may not work for another person.<\/p>\n
Hooping is considered aerobic as well as weight bearing for people with osteoporosis.\u00a0 The hoops have weight and the amount of weight is increased when they are spinning on your body and hands.\u00a0 Plus, it’s a lot more fun than lifting weights at the gym.<\/p>\n
If you have questions, requests, or suggestions for other tutorials, please send me an email or make a comment on this site.<\/p>\n
HAPPY\u00a0 HOOPING !<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n