7.5.10
My Favorite Hooping Book
Hooping: A Revolutionary Fitness Program (Book & DVD) by Christabel Zamor and Ariane Conrad (Paperback - June 4, 2009)
1.4.10
29.3.10
Hooping Moves to pass off in class....
Figure 8
Foot Hoop
Up the Stairs
Knee Drop
Shoulder Isolation
Arms, L - Shaped, In Front
Arms, L - Shaped, Up High
Hoop and Drink
Seaweed in the Water
Hands in Back
Grapevine
Leg Lunge Back
Leg Lunge Front
Leg Lunge Side
Left Leg Lift
Right Leg Lift
Circle Left
Circle Right
Limbo
Pump it
Side Step
2nd Position Squat
Bootie Blitz
Jump Up
Arm Dips
Walking Forward
Walking Backward
Running Forward
Feet Together
Revolving Doors
Rib Cage Isolation
Hip Isolation
Stirring the Pot
Stretching
Balancing Work
Hoop Wars
Foot Hoop
Up the Stairs
Knee Drop
Shoulder Isolation
Arms, L - Shaped, In Front
Arms, L - Shaped, Up High
Hoop and Drink
Seaweed in the Water
Hands in Back
Grapevine
Leg Lunge Back
Leg Lunge Front
Leg Lunge Side
Left Leg Lift
Right Leg Lift
Circle Left
Circle Right
Limbo
Pump it
Side Step
2nd Position Squat
Bootie Blitz
Jump Up
Arm Dips
Walking Forward
Walking Backward
Running Forward
Feet Together
Revolving Doors
Rib Cage Isolation
Hip Isolation
Stirring the Pot
Stretching
Balancing Work
Hoop Wars
15.1.10
My Hooping Classes are super fun and give you a GREAT core workout!
Watch this video of me on KSL-TV, Studio 5, demonstrating how to Hoop!
Currently TWO locations to choose from: Taylorsville High and East High Campus
I make and sell quality hoops, especially for my students and anyone else who would like a hoop. Cost: $10 for a plain hoop, $2 extra if you want your choice of 6 bright colors of ribbon to decorate your hoop. If you prefer, find or make your own hoop but a good hoop is essential for a positive experience in this class. RSVP to reserve a hoop from me.
How to make your own Hoop...
10 ft. of 3/4 inch PVC (This PVC only comes in 100 ft. rolls, so you can make 1 or 10 hoops. Either way you have to buy 100 ft. Roll of PVC)
1 connector that fits in the 3/4 inch PVC
PVC Cutters
1 Hair Dryer or Heat Gun
Black Electric Tape
8 - 12 oz. of water
Work gloves
Directions:
Cut PVC into 10' lengths (getting 10 hoops out of the 100 ft. of PVC roll)
Wear gloves and push one end of the connector halfway into one end of the PVC hoop.
In the other open end of the PVC, pour 8 oz water (or 12 oz if you prefer, for a little heavier hoop.)
In the end that you just poured water into, heat up the opening of the PVC with a Hair dryer or Heat Gun.
As soon as it is soft (approx. 1 min or so), quickly push the other end of the connector in, sealing the entire hoop together.
Wrap black electrical tape around the seam.
Before decorating the hoop, wipe it clean with a damp rag.
Decorate it any way you like. I prefer bright neon colors against the black PVC. You can use stickers, office labels, electrical tape or bright neon ribbon or tape. Just get creative. Use a clear tape to secure it firmly in place at the beginning and the end of the wrap.
1 connector that fits in the 3/4 inch PVC
PVC Cutters
1 Hair Dryer or Heat Gun
Black Electric Tape
8 - 12 oz. of water
Work gloves
Directions:
Cut PVC into 10' lengths (getting 10 hoops out of the 100 ft. of PVC roll)
Wear gloves and push one end of the connector halfway into one end of the PVC hoop.
In the other open end of the PVC, pour 8 oz water (or 12 oz if you prefer, for a little heavier hoop.)
In the end that you just poured water into, heat up the opening of the PVC with a Hair dryer or Heat Gun.
As soon as it is soft (approx. 1 min or so), quickly push the other end of the connector in, sealing the entire hoop together.
Wrap black electrical tape around the seam.
Before decorating the hoop, wipe it clean with a damp rag.
Decorate it any way you like. I prefer bright neon colors against the black PVC. You can use stickers, office labels, electrical tape or bright neon ribbon or tape. Just get creative. Use a clear tape to secure it firmly in place at the beginning and the end of the wrap.
12.1.10
Hooping FAQ
How to begin your workout - I spend 10 minutes at the beginning of my workout stretching out and practicing balancing tricks using the hoop. Then I kick it into full gear for about 40 minutes until about 10 minutes before the end of my 1-hour workout, when I stretch out again and practice a few more balancing tricks, always using the hoop. It is much easier to stretch out near the end of your workout since your muscles are warmed up and you have more flexibility. Start with a short workout and build up to a longer Hooping workout. Always check with a doctor before beginning any new exercise program if you have been inactive.
Benefits of Hooping - Between trying to keep the hoop going, watching other people hoop and listening to upbeat music, you forget you are getting a GREAT workout! "Hooping" will get your heart pounding if you keep it going for even 10 minutes! It's an excellent aerobic workout especially when you keep your arms moving at the same time. Besides getting the blood pumping, it strengthens the stomach, back, hips, shoulder, arm and leg muscles. Agility, balance and coordination are also improved from Hooping.
Where to find a hoop - You can't enjoy this hobby without a quality hoop! I wasn't happy with what I found in retail stores or online, so I did some research and learned how easy and inexpensive it is to make my own hoop. Since then I've been making many hoops, not only for myself, but also for my students. I sell them for $12/each. I teach classes in "Making your own Hula Hoop". Receive invites to all of my classes by registering for my free "Hooping" enewsletters at www.liveandthrive.com.
Hooping with others - Hooping by yourself is OK but hooping with others is a LOT more fun! It's fun to watch others try to keep their hoops going. That alone can be great entertainment! I love having "hoop wars". You do that by hooping close to another person without touching them. The first one to drop their hoop is the loser.
Finding a class - Go to liveandthrive.com and sign up for my Free Hula Hoop eNewsletter and receive invites to my upcoming classes. You'll also receive invites to the "Build your own Hula Hoop" classes.
What to wear - Avoid wearing loose clothing or accessories i.e. sweatshirts, jackets, belts, scarves, etc. Especially around your waist and hip area there should be no hoop distractions or obstacles, otherwise, it will make it difficult to keep the hoop going. Also wear lightweight clothing since it won't take long before your blood is pumping and you are heating up!
Kinds of music to use - For a warm up and cool down portion of my workout, I like something slower, peaceful and more soothing, so it reminds me to move slower and relax. When I get into the "meat" of my workout, I like a strong dance beat, especially Latin dance music!
Who can hoop - All ages and abilities can learn to hoop OR even have fun with a hoop! My two and four year old grandsons love going through the tunnel as I hold it up for them. Adults who are carrying a lot of weight around the waistlines will still benefit, even if they can't "hoop". Students who come to my class, who couldn't keep their hoop going, have inspired me. Instead of going home depressed, they put their hoop on the ground and step in and out of the hoop, creating their own simple workout to fit their own abilities. Younger children should use a smaller, lightweight hoop than adults. Females seem to hoop better than males because of the hip movement, which comes more naturally to women but it's a great workout for men or women. Hoop inside your home or outside. Hoop anywhere you can create an open space and you aren't running into each other.
Does it get boring after a while - Not for me! I keep it exciting and interesting by using a variety of tricks, stretches, balancing acts and moves during my 1-hour class. You will be amazed by all the moves you can do from using a hoop!
Is it hard to learn how to hoop? Once you learn the basic technique of hooping, it's just like anything else in life, the more you practice, the better you get.
Do you have to be skinny to keep it going around your waist? I'm far from skinny, especially around my waist and I have no problem keeping a hoop going for an hour without stopping. It just takes practice and it will build up your stomach muscles. I am a mother and a grandmother, so if I can do it, so can you!!
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