Be A Hooper for Life
Learn to hula-hoop and practice tricks, build coordination and stamina by trying timed spins, waist passes, and simple hoop games with friends.
Step-by-step guide to Be A Hooper for Life
Step 1
Put on comfortable clothes and shoes.
Step 2
Move to a flat open space free of obstacles.
Step 3
Stand inside the hoop and lift it to your chest to check the size.
Step 4
Warm up with 30 seconds of light marching in place.
Step 5
Place the hoop at your lower back with both hands.
Step 6
Push the hoop forward in a strong steady motion to start it spinning.
Step 7
Move your hips in a steady circular motion to keep the hoop spinning.
Step 8
Set a timer for 30 seconds.
Step 9
Hoop continuously until the timer stops.
Step 10
Catch the hoop gently with both hands when it slows to a stop.
Step 11
Hold the hoop in one hand at your side.
Step 12
Step through the hoop with the foot closest to your held hand.
Step 13
Pass the hoop under your arm to your other hand to complete a waist pass.
Step 14
Line up with a friend for a hoop relay.
Step 15
Share your finished creation on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use if we don't have a hula hoop or a timer for the activity?
If you don't have a hoop, make one from flexible PVC pipe or a pool noodle taped into a circle, and if you don't have a timer use a phone stopwatch or count aloud to 30 during the warm-up and spin steps.
My hoop keeps falling off—what should we check or change?
Check the hoop size by lifting it to your chest as instructed, then push the hoop forward from your lower back in a strong steady motion and move your hips in a steady circular motion to keep it spinning.
How can we adapt this activity for different ages or skill levels?
For younger kids shorten the timer to 10–15 seconds, use a larger or slightly weighted hoop and practice the step-through and waist pass slowly, while older kids can increase the 30-second spin, add under-arm passes, or compete in the hoop relay.
How can we extend or personalize the 'Be A Hooper for Life' activity?
Decorate the hoop before you start, add music to time your 30-second spins, practice a sequence of waist passes and under-arm transfers to film, and then share your finished creation on DIY.org or run a relay with friends.
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Facts about hula hooping for kids
🤸 Hooping is a fun way to build coordination and core strength while getting a great cardio boost.
🌀 Hula hoops exploded into a worldwide craze after Wham-O reintroduced the plastic hoop in 1958.
🌈 Modern hooping includes colorful LED hoops and even fire hooping for performances (always with adult supervision!).
🏅 Rhythmic gymnasts use hoops on the world stage — many hoop tricks (spins, passes) share roots with performance hooping.
👯 Simple hoop games — like passing a hoop around a circle without breaking hands — make practice social and great for teamwork.
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