Waist Hooping Essentials: How To Hula Hoop The Right Way For Beginners

Learn how to hula hoop better around the waist by fixing the most common mistakes beginner hoopers make. In this beginner hula hoop dance tutorial, I look at 8 errors I see so many beginners make when first learning how to hula hoop dance. If you are looking to buy a high quality hoop suited for beginners and you are unable to get fitted for a hoop in person, I recommend buying from my Amazon affiliate links below. Disclaimer - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. That means I get extra money if you buy through those links, which can support videos like this being available for free. Thank you and happy hooping!
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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗔𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗼𝗽 (𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝟮 𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿)
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Sometimes the best way to learn how to hula hoop is to learn what you are doing wrong first. I also will go over tips on how to hula hoop around your waist the right way.
Many beginner hoopers out there will make these critical mistakes preventing them from being able to hula hoop successfully. If you want to improve your hula hoop basics, then I definitely recommend watching this video. I have ordered all the mistakes starting with mistake #8 going to number 1. Mistake number 1 in this video, in my opinion, is probably why most people fail at hula hooping around the waist. Also hula hoop size and type can make a huge impact when hula hooping around your waist.
If you are interested in learning more beginner hoop tricks from me, I recommend checking out my beginner hooping playlist and videos below:
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I Taught a Total Beginner How To Hula Hoop Around the Waist
• I Taught a Total Begin...
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• Beginner Hoop Tricks T...
Why Adults Can't Hula Hoop:
• How To Hula Hoop For A...
I Taught a Total Beginner How to Hula Hoop 2
• I taught a total begin...
How To Choose Your First Hula Hoop
• Choosing Your First Hu...
Learn How To Do 10 Critcal Hand Hooping Tricks:
• Hula Hoop Basics: 10 H...
Learn how to hula hoop around the waist with a weighted hula hoop:
• Weighted Hula Hoop Tip...
Watch how I teach a total beginner how to hoop dance better:
• Hula Hoop Basics: Lear...
Lift up and bring down hula hoop into lasso tutorial:
• Hula Hoop Basics For B...
5 Best Hula Hoop Tricks for Waist
• 5 Best Beginner Hula H...
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[@hoopsmiles]

Be honest... Who out there has made at least one of these mistakes?

[@AngelAdelezZ]

Maybe me I don’t know

[@hoopsmiles]

Lol! Well hopefully that changes

[@dianehaley8463]

Meeee

[@saniatalat5270]

Check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3aWaIOjedh0frM

[@gayathrimb2987]

all of it...still trying very hard to keep the hoop up..:)

[@AetherealGirl]

Great advice, thank you. I just got my first hoop a few days ago and after watching this video I'm finally able to keep it spinning around my waist.

[@hoopsmiles]

That's awesome to hear!

[@heatherframpton9693]

Great job! 😁

[@IceQueen3101]

Thanks for this video. I bought a hoop, and it arrived today, but couldn't really figure out how to hoop on my own. So I checked youtube and found your channel, which was really helpful. Now the fun can begin, and I managed at least a 2 minute long hoop on my own. Thanks again! :D

[@hoopsmiles]

That's awesome!!!

[@btoothfairy]

You're such a good teacher. Thank you. THIS is the kind of instruction I need.

[@hoopsmiles]

Awesome!! I'm glad it helped out!

[@erikasef]

If anyone had told me to tighten my core when they taught us to hoop in elementary school I would have been hopping all my life 😮 thank you! I know these are basic skills but it’s helpful that someone’s actually teaching them!🎉

[@natrlchallenge]

Thanks so much for providing guidance! I'm going to try this tomorrow!

[@jenn4593]

Wow. Thanks! I was wondering about all these mistakes. This video is super helpful!

[@EClee8]

I really like your outfit!

[@hoopsmiles]

Thank you so mcuh!

[@AngelAdelezZ]

hoopsmiles I like ur outfit too!

[@umm-e-wali937]

So cute 💕 💕

[@abjkl]

You're a good teacher! Thanks for the video.

[@BridalSewing]

Fabulous & helpful vid. Thank you!!

[@sandya5537]

Got my hoop today, never learned how to, I made the mistake of getting a weighted hoop , thought won't learn it but just after correcting mistake #8 I got it. Thank you so much!

[@hoopsmiles]

That's awesome! Glad to hear

[@girlwhowentbazzinga]

thank youu. just got my first hoop and gonna keep trying to improve

[@SerenityFlowArts]

Great video!! Thanks for sharing

[@dollycruz3476]

We really need to hear those mistakes to learn . Thank you sir, !

[@soniaguerrero6766]

I loved the way you made your hoop bigger, so naturally jajaja. I learnt with your videos since I was a begginer, eleven years ago, I love the way you teach! Thank you, HoopSmiles! I wish you the best. Have a great day, drink water and eat vegetables

[@ossyrehder2889]

Thank you Hoopsmiles.....You are an awesome instructor...for real! The outfit is so cute on you too!

[@hoopsmiles]

Hey thank you so much! I've had mixed reviews on the outfit thus far. I appreciate it. It's always good to see your comments!

[@phieephiee6669]

Thank you so much. Your explanation is really help me.❤

[@martinlewis2143]

Fantastic! Thanks for the video tutorial! 🎸🕺

[@XYsNo4BYes]

Hot dang hot dang. So helpful!

[@anne7505]

Thank you very much for doing this video. I'm thinking of incorporating a hula hoop in my workouts but never used one before. I found your videos very inspiring. Keep up the great work 👍😘

[@hoopsmiles]

Awww thank you so much!!!

[@quzgunsu]

I was finally able to keep the hoop up after your videos. You are really good at teaching.

[@hoopsmiles]

That's awesome! I'm glad you can!

[@tadpole53]

I am not an expert, so here's a tip from someone who just got a hoop to practice with: I think the shape of the tubing makes a big difference! I grabbed a hoop from Walmart just to play around with, and when I got home I noticed the shape of the tubing is like a teardrop shape instead of a circle. I've always been able to hoop on my hips, but with this one it falls down if the hoop is flipped the wrong way, which I'm finding is making tricks harder since I can't just keep track of which way it's facing. I hope that makes sense!

[@sooziebea]

Omg! Number 4 is what I do. Kinda go into a crazy mess... I’m going to dig my hoop out of the wardrobe and give it a go again!

[@hoopsmiles]

lol. That is a pretty common mistake! I acknowledge you for catching it. When I first started hooping, I moved my body crazy like as well. I don't even think I was successful my first go around.

[@vinodprakashgupta9785]

Maine koi gulati nahi ki thi kyuki jo ring mai nachati thi wo buhut bhari thi aur usa kobhi nacha leta tha lekin mai hulki ring bhi nacha leti hu kyu ki maine usse buhut practice ki thi

[@mauriewhite8003]

Thank you! This helped a lot.

[@hoopsmiles]

Glad it helped!

[@sejalsanjayvamja]

Great information...thx

[@Lukkaboc]

Thank you!

[@aidadollani6426]

Thank you so much for making this video it really helped and one common mistake you didn’t mention that I do a lot is I touch the whole little because I think it’s gonna fall and there’s a talent show coming up at my school so I really wanna hula hoop and your video helped a lot thanks again I really don’t know why I was making that mistake._.

[@erinpayne-place8776]

My new goal in life is to this! My new BIG hoop is coming Sunday. I will be the crazy 44 year old at music festivals with a hoop.

[@nandhana4695]

Thank you sir; Love from India ❤️❤️

[@mmihaitiganus2648]

Thank you. Great tips.👍

[@hoopsmiles]

You're welcome 😀

[@swativohra4657]

Thank you 😊 so much... this video helps me a lot...

[@hoopsmiles]

I'm glad to hear the video helped you

[@rahayuhandan]

Good info, Bro. Thank you. Salam from Malaysia with a smile of hoop hoop hoop !

[@hoopsmiles]

Thank you so much. That's great to hear!

[@amidst5962]

You're the hoop master 🫡

[@saindayal]

thanks for the first mistake solution

[@hoopkrayz4209]

This is great!

[@hoopsmiles]

Hey thank you so much!

[@reemgo273]

Thank you. 🌻🌻 I thought a smaller hoop will be easier for me to try as a beginner

[@hoopsmiles]

If you are doing waist hooping, typically smaller hoops around your knee to waist in diameter can be more challenging for some to use. However for hand hooping smaller hoops are better.

[@KillerQueen55]

This is fantastic! Thank you for creating this video!

[@hoopsmiles]

you're welcome! I'm glad it helped!

[@AngelAdelezZ]

hoopsmiles ya tysm

[@evieabat7234]

You’re so awesome! I love your vibe! Any hoop you would recommend? My friend’s hoop is for working out, so it’s heavier.

[@hoopsmiles]

Thank you so much for the compliment! Unfortunately I don't have a hoop to recommend at this time

[@wenthulk8439]

Seems like practice is the biggest improver

[@emmat3531]

Thank you. This is an excellent video. I'm a newbie. I've been hooping since the beginning of June.

[@hoopsmiles]

That's awesome! And thank you!

[@emmat3531]

@@hoopsmiles You're welcome. I've also shared your video with a friend who's struggling to keep that hoop up.

[@hoopsmiles]

@@emmat3531 Awesome! Thank you!

[@saniatalat5270]

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[@pavithrareddy8157]

Thank you sooo much

[@hoopsmiles]

You're welcome!

[@bjb0808]

Good tips!

[@hoopsmiles]

Thanks so much!

[@frankieroberson3398]

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[@pantherprincess]

Ok homie i enjoy you lmao this was super helpful and i just like you. Thank you!

[@hoopsmiles]

Thank you!

[@jannatammar5573]

Lol btw I like your shirt the cat on it Is just😂

[@himachalvlogs6140]

I m beginner and I do mistake number 6 thanks a lot for this useful information Love from India......♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@anarkalimamta3448]

So good.

[@hoopsmiles]

Hey thank you so much!

[@sarhsuz]

Thanks! There is a Hula Hooping contest at my College, I'm gonna win!

[@santhoshkumar-nn4mf]

Thanks

[@Itsmarieanne]

I made more than 4 rotations thank youuuuuu (subscribed)

[@hoopsmiles]

lol! That's awesome! Way to go!

[@samigyasingh3809]

Very usefull

[@originalHermit]

Wish I knew what flexing ab muscles really meant, and how to isolate. Going nuts trying and getting nowhere :-(

[@Ninja-xh9lw]

I'm 33 and still can't hula hoop. And I have done all the right stuff and of course all the mistakes when I was little.

[@jenbodhi1133]

Thank you, it’s working now lol

[@shericet]

Good advice for all your tips. i have additional questions is there anything to do to help with isolation of ones core? i am not having much success in that. Thank you

[@hoopsmiles]

That's a tough one. In the beginning when you are trying to find the rhythm of the hoop spinning, it can be challenging to isolate your core. Doing this will take practice. I recommend really focusing on standing up straight, keeping your spin neutral, while flexing your ab muscles. Also, sometimes standing with your feet shoulder width apart, if the rocking back and forth doesn't work, can sometimes create more balance in your body.

[@kalpanapatil2009]

Very interesting

[@hoopsmiles]

Thanks

[@isaiah513623]

Great vid which is really helpful! You are now in my KZbin Hoop Folder. Darl did you look at yourself in the mirror - Darl there are a lot of clashing colours & designs - just saying

[@hoopsmiles]

Thank you for your first statement! To your second statement about the colors, lol! I strategically wore that outfit on purpose for this video. I take your clashing colors as a compliment that I stand out so thank you.

[@isaiah513623]

@@hoopsmiles You are just an eccentric hooper. If I only could master the art but hey I did learn to shimmy (middle Eastern dance aka belly dance) lol - Maybe there is hope for hooping

[@rummagingchaos]

ive been really struggling to keep the hoop up, one thing ive found is that instead of thinking that you’re following the hoop around with your hips, you’re actually bouncing it from one hip to the other. once i understood that i went from maybe 5 rotations to being able to hoop for 30 seconds straight, it only falls because i get tired and stop moving my hips as much 😊

[@biiancca2]

Just started my hooping journey

[@hoopsmiles]

Welcome!

[@lilmisscryalot]

You outfit is a mood, I love it

[@hoopsmiles]

Thank you!

[@denisecmovies3652]

What if your a plus size person how and where do you start, my waist is 50 inches and I am not sure what size to get. You make it look so easy. Do you have any models that are 280 or more that want to hula hoop to lose weight.

[@hoopsmiles]

I don't have any models that are 280 or more that want to hula hoop to lose weight. Why do you ask? Do you want to be want to be that person? I have considered making a video specifically geared towards plus sized people, which is where I would discuss the answer to your question.

[@lilz]

So I am fine hooping in one direction (I am right handed-not sure if that matters- and I spin it counter clockwise) but when I try to spin it clockwise it’s like I just can’t hoop at all. I’ve tried all these tips to help. Is this just a matter of practice? I got counter clockwise pretty quickly though! Like I can walk around, turn around pretty much keep it spinning for as long as I want but I just can’t get clockwise

[@hoopsmiles]

This has happened with others too. I think it will just take some more practice, unless the hoop you are spinning counterclockwise is more advanced. In that case, you might do better practicing with a different hoop in the other direction. Ultimately, I think it will come with more practice. Thanks for sharing

[@isolationqueen-thesilverli4055]

I like your style, it must have been a combo of the outfit and the movement, when showing the mistake of moving the chest when trying to hula, but it cracked me up nonetheless. Flex those abs!!😁💜

[@hoopsmiles]

Hahaha! Thank you! Lol! I don't remember everything I say in past videos, but I definitely remember saying that very intensely

[@mahsla2237]

thank u very much!! Ur video helped me a lot♥️ kisses from South America

[@hoopsmiles]

You are so welcome! I'm glad it helped out so much. All the way in South America! Wow! Thats awesome!

[@foxmythical710]

So helpful, thank you!

[@hoopsmiles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tonidavis3897]

Do you think fat rolls affect hula hooping. I have rolls an I think that matters. Thanks

[@hoopsmiles]

Having a plus sized body can definitely affect being able to hula hoop, especially if hula hooping around the waist. To help keep the hoop up, I recommend using a much larger hoop, along with it being a little heavier as well. Also, if you have a lot of body fat surrounding your stomach, another tip is to try spinning the hoop an inch or two higher above your belly button. Believe it or not, I have considered doing a how to hoop video just geared towards people with plus sized bodies.

[@windsormaguire9000]

After seeing your video I realized I made all those mistakes and now I know how to correct them. I'll need some practice. Love your outfit too.

[@hoopsmiles]

I'm glad this video could help! Thank you so much!

[@isaiah513623]

I bought a weighted hoop which is above my naval and I just look at it as it sits in my lounge room against my coffee table - I am terrified of the hoop and I listen to this video every night

[@hoopsmiles]

Yeah. How heavy is the hoop? What stops you from doing it?

[@isaiah513623]

@@hoopsmiles thank you for your comment & I should have spelled navel in my previous comment. The hoop is half a pound and it was recommended by a hoop junkie: www.hoopempire.com/products/weighted-fitness-hula-hoop. I am about to watch your video again

[@AnataWaDareDesuKa]

I've only had my hoola hoop for a few days. I'm not throwing my body in as much anymore. But I find it hard to use my core. I got the hoop as exercise for lower back and hips, as they can hurt sometimes, and to create stomach muscles. I'm hooping for maybe 10-15 minutes, but don't feel 'sore' muscles. Do I really just have to flex the muscles while hooping? And another thing, when I try that one foot in front, the other in the back stance, my hip of the foot in the back hurts. So I don't do that stance, and only hoop side to side. Is that okay?

[@hoopsmiles]

First off, though I'm not a doctor and can't give you the best advice on that matter, but I'd say if you experience pain, then I would stop doing that position. Hula hooping shouldn't be painful. Yes, when hula hooping it can be good to flex your abs. Now I may have really emphasized flexing your abs in this video. The key here is to tuck in your stomach, flex your abs, but do it in a way so you can still breath in and out continually. Flattening your stomach can help you to engage your core muscles more.

[@manjup.1412]

Which size best and cost

[@SuperLiesZ]

I can not find a store that sells regular (not extra weighted) hula hoops in my area. Because I want a hoop of a decent size. I always had trouble with the hula hoop, my left leg is shorter and due to my disability I tend to not really use my core. So I would love to train it with a hula hoop if it is possible for my body

[@unsonnopronfondo]

Hi. I know this is an old comment but just so you know I got mine at a Circus shop (Costa Rica, Malabaristika), so maybe look into circus shops in your area 😊

[@jannatammar5573]

Is wooden hula hoop good?

[@tombloxam4411]

Hey hoopsmiles! I need some help with going the opposite direction from dominate leg. I tried adjusting my feet and weight. No success. Help! SueB

[@hoopsmiles]

Hey. If you are successful in one direction, the other direction should come eventually. It's common for people to really struggle in the opposite direction, with it feeling like you are learning how to hoop all over again. I'd say you are on the right path practicing. That's mainly what a person can do with the opposite direction.

[@butterflybaile9214]

Lol no.2 is funny. Of course move your body!😅👏🏻💃🏻

[@hoopsmiles]

You'd be surprise how much this happens. It happens a lot with kids, but also a lot kids too.😃

[@hanna4yearsago312]

Hi im 165 Cm and I got a hula hoop which is 26 inch in diameter however I always fail. Would you recommend 36 inch instead?

[@hoopsmiles]

26 inches is way to small to learn with on body for most beginners out there and is more for the advanced hooper. That's a great off body hoop for your hands. I would recommend getting fitted for a hoop and trying various sizes out first if you could to see what works for you. Definitely I would recommend going bigger.

[@hanna4yearsago312]

hoopsmiles thanks for recommendation I can’t try hoop sizes out due to covid so I just got a larger one instead and hope for it to work 😬

[@gamesrabbitfacts1247]

Plz make a video on how to hula hoop for kids in Im 10 years boy

[@piccleficcle]

Do you move your waist round or just forward and backward?

[@hoopsmiles]

Though I have talked a lot in videos about moving forward and backward, there really isn't one technique that is better than the other. I would recommend trying both. Another great beginner stance is with your feet shoulder width apart, moving sided to side to keep the hoop up.

[@victoriamooney6206]

No wonder I can't hula hoop. My hoop is much too small.! thanks for info

[@hoopsmiles]

You're welcome. Hoop size can make all the difference

[@akashbajracharya2246]

I like u because you are so cool

[@hoopsmiles]

AWWW thank you!

[@Life-is-a-Dance]

Good teaching, but how do we know number 8 is the last and not the first lol.

[@umm-e-wali937]

MASHA ALLAH 💕 💕 💕

[@hoopsmiles]

thank you!

[@elvinmay54]

Can I enlarge my weighted hoop. I got one for my birthday and its only 96cm too short for my beginner self

[@hoopsmiles]

You might be able to enlarge it, if your hoop is collapsible. If you buy another one of the same brand, you might be able to add more pieces.

[@Kirst_real]

Whos here in 2020 when ur pe teacher tells u to send a vid of you hoola hooping as an assignment 😂😂

[@michellekajee9858]

I'm getting there. Baby SLOW steps and a lot of crying of failing but I'm NOT giving up. It's not an option. 🙅🙅🙅

[@vinodprakashgupta9785]

Maine ring nachte-nachate sikhi hai upne se

[@hoopsmiles]

That's awesome!

[@sunandakiran3412]

Its me ,choosed small hoop.

[@danielyoung7727]

Where do you find hoops?

[@hoopsmiles]

I would check the link in the video description for the recommended hoop

[@maybebuffalo6049]

I should have watched this video before buying a hoop. I'm a big girl and bought what seemed the biggest size. Not so. I laughed out loud at number 4. Totally me lol. Just completely unable to stop myself. Very close to giving up

[@hoopsmiles]

Hey thanks for sharing here. I'm glad you got into hooping. It seems like most places out there don't provide big enough hoops for people to use. How big is your hoop by the way?

[@maybebuffalo6049]

@@hoopsmiles ooh thank you for the reply x. It's weighted and 3ft in diameter? It's the largest I could find at the time

[@learningtofly3116]

How do you flex your abs correctly

[@hoopsmiles]

Tighten your tummy in, while breathing at the same time. This is something you can practice without the hoop. Keep a tight tummy, while breathing and as you get better you can incorporate the hoop. You don't need to flex your abs so much that you can't breath.

[@aparna3562]

Very nice mere se toh ghum ta he nhi huppa hulla

[@hoopsmiles]

Thank you!

[@margaretjohnston2858]

I could hula when I was a child.

[@hoopsmiles]

👍

[@gozdekurtakarsu]

but where to find one those hoops? :(

[@hoopsmiles]

Are you referring to the giant collapsible hoop?

[@gozdekurtakarsu]

@@hoopsmiles I mean any hoop that is hoopable, I cant find them in İstanbul. The two ones I found: 1,5 kg for working the belly out haha and the other one is 250 grams and hard. so hard that it bruised my fingers and arms :( is that normal? should it be hard or elastic or soft?

[@Js7736]

i really dont get it. am i too fat???? even if i look at all the mistakes.... he always Fall down

[@hoopsmiles]

That sounds frustrating. Thanks for sharing here. I guess my first question would be have you tried a hoop that comes to your chest or even larger in diameter?

[@rwanahmed4271]

How menu ench pcv pipe for beginner?

[@hoopsmiles]

I'm not sure I understand what you are asking? Are you talking about he diameter size in inches for the tubing? If so I recommend 3/4 inch piping for beginners.

[@rwanahmed4271]

@@hoopsmiles Thanks a lot you understand exactly what I asked for.

[@anilrajak5025]

My hoop has grooves is it that I can't hoop

[@hoopsmiles]

Grooves? What kind of hoop do you have?

[@asuspng9856]

i feel like im in 3rd grade all over again watching my friends teach me how to hoop the hoop

[@helennicholson8086]

No i tried doesn't work for me

[@jocelynteh8940]

i just found out i made LOTS of mistakes

[@hoopsmiles]

Yeah. Believe it or not, I struggled to hoop when I first started

[@Healingurh]

I can’t do it 😭😭😭😭😭

[@ellafearless9700]

I really dont know how to isolate my core

[@hoopsmiles]

What I would recommend doing is try the movements without hooping first and see what happens. Are you able to isolate doing that?