Weighted Hula Hoop VS Hula Hoop Comparison Review (Which Is Best For Exercise Workouts & Beginners?)

Are weighted hoops the best for learning how to hula hoop on your waist and beyond? Or are regular dance hoops better for learning hoop dance and exercise? 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, or you want a weighted hula hoop, 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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In this video, I compare weighted hoops vs regular lighter hoops. I look at the pros and the cons of each hoop in different situations, such as doing hula hoop workouts and exercise, or learning various hoop tricks.
I don't recommend blindly buying a hoop without watching this video. Weighted hoops do serve a purpose, just like non-weighted hoops do. Depending on what your goals are with hooping may dictate which hoop is best for you.
Weighted hoops generally are best used for exercise and workouts. Weighted hoops can also add some extra weight to the hoop, making it easier for some to learn how to hula hoop around the waist. However, weighted hoops can also be too heavy for some to do more complex tricks or if you plan on hooping on your hands, legs, and feet. Before anyone tries a weighted hoop, I do recommend you talk with a doctor first because some people have been injured hula hooping before. Non-weighted lighter hoops can be great for learning a bunch of hula hoop tricks and doing hoop dance. However, lighter hoops for the beginners can sometimes be more challenging to use for learning how to waist hoop because they are lighter. Thanks for watching my hula hoop reivew comparison!
If you are interested in learning more from me, I have a bunch of tutorials on beginner hoop tricks, along with how to hula hoop for the total beginners out there. Here are some of my videos below:
Here's some great tips on getting your first hoop. What kind of Hula Hoop is best for beginners?
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Here's my Learning the Hula Hoop Basics playlist:
• Hula Hoop Basics: How ...
Learn the most common mistakes beginner hoopers make here:
• Waist Hooping Essentia...
In this video I teach a total beginner how to hula hoop:
• How To Hula Hoop For A...
• I taught a total begin...
Ever wonder why adults can't hula hoop? Here's why:
• How To Hula Hoop For A...
Here's some hula hoop tricks to learn after hooping around your waist:
• Beginner Hoop Tricks T...
Learn how to hula hoop with a weighted hoop here:
• Weighted Hula Hoop Tip...
Here's how to make your own hula hoop at home:
• How To Make Hula Hoops...
Beginner Weighted Hula Hoop Workout:
• Weighted Hula Hoop Wor...
2lb vs 5 lb hula hoop, which hula hoop is better?
• Which Weighted Hula Ho...
Weighted hula hoop exercise video playlist:
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Smart Hula Hoop VS Weighted Hula Hoop Comparison Review
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First Time Using 5 LB Weighted Hula Hoop
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My Mom Used A Weighted Hula Hoop (I Taught Her Easy Beginner Techniques For Workouts & Weight Loss)
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[@destroylawns]

I bruised pretty bad from the weighted hoop. Then I read about a young woman who bruised her organs using a weighted hoop and decided to get a normal hoop! A normal hoop is much more enjoyable and more conducive for tricks, so time flies and you can exercise longer and get better results!

[@truepeacenik]

I’ve had a weighted hoop. Gave it away. Made my own (many, I tend to give them away, too, at the end of a show -SCI), and here’s my take. A weighted hoop feels like a workout. It feels like something you have to do. A dance hoop feels like playing, something you want to do. If you want the virtuous feeling of “having a workout,” a weighted hoop will delight you. If you want to feel like you have been playing (or dancing), a dance hoop will delight you. I did enjoy the time I had both.

[@st4r.g1rl_8]

Did you make your own weighted hula hoop? And how did you make one of you did? I only have a dance one

[@TheGenny129Grind]

Whoaaaaaa this man is killin the game you guys! I have NEVER seen someone hula a hoop up their body from their knees to their chest and then back down again, dancing! lol I'm impressed.

[@hoopsmiles]

Hey thank you!

[@harminepratsas2925]

You know it’s interesting.. I’ve been hooping for a month and started with a dance hoop. It took me 2 weeks to learn to waist hoop without dropping the hoop. Yesterday I purchased a weighted hoop and after using it for 20 minutes, I picked up my dance hoop. Suddenly the dance hoop was so much easier to use!

[@ASMRTingledPink]

After watching your tutorial on making your own hoop, I made one today! I have never "hooped" in my entire life, and was never able to, but have always wanted to. So I started watching your videos and some others, and decided I was going for it! I could not find the 3/4 in size, so I got the 1 inch size of the irrigation tubing. And because of your tutorial, I made a bigger one that comes up to my chest. After a lot of tries, I got it going for about 20 seconds before I had to start again, but yay! I did it! I will be 53 in December, and my goal is to learn this before my birthday. Thank you for the awesome videos!

[@hoopsmiles]

That's awesome!!! I think you will definitely get it. 20 seconds is a good length of time!

[@cbrooke16]

Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and suggestions!

[@clarer2006]

This has been so helpful, thank you. I am going to order my first hula hoop today, probably a lightly weighted one to start off with. I do some basic bouldering and hope that hula hooping might strengthen my core strength and help with my climbing. Have a great day x

[@SouthAnnie]

Thanks for all this great info. Loving your vids.

[@hoopsmiles]

Hey thank you! I appreciate the compliment

[@lynnjohnson5876]

I'm a beginner and have now learned so much from your videos. I struggled with a weighted hoop first while learning. Then I borrowed a regular hoop and could not believe how much better I could hula hoop all of the sudden. Definitely going to get a regular hoop!

[@hoopsmiles]

Awesome! Treying different hoops is the way to go! I'm glad the regular hoop worked out for you

[@Curvyfitplus]

as a beginner when i was my heaviest weight i had to use a water weighted hoop! i think its nice to have different hoop sizes to practice with!

[@hoopsmiles]

Nice! I found hoops with water in them to be more challenging because of the unbalanced weight, but having a bunch of hoops is the way to go.

[@misschloejade4170]

I’m hooping with a weighted hoop and I’ve had to learn how to hoop again because I haven’t hooped since being a kid. I’m using a weighted hoop because I’m disabled and traditional exercise is too strenuous for me :)

[@victoriawright1591]

I bought a weighted hoop just because I could get one faster than a regular hoop lol. I started off with a light up kids hoop from target, which I learned quickly is entirely too small. Ordered a weighted hoop just because I could find a larger diameter. Eventually I’ll order a regular one too!

[@ladyflyabout]

Awesome! Thanks for the help!

[@juliegonzalez9843]

Thanks for your videos. I just want to learn to hula hoop, so I will get or make a regular hoop.

[@ricky0244]

You are very informative and fun to watch 😺

[@hoopsmiles]

Oh thank you!

[@Lalunamoondeer]

My absalute favorite is my homemade big momma 1 inch padded tubbing 56 inch inside diameter. Love her so much she is the Cadillac of Hoops

[@kaitlinzink5260]

Good job dude. Thanks

[@fayolasaunders6342]

Thanks for all the information ☺️

[@hoopsmiles]

you are welcome

[@user-yf4nc4bd8l]

Thank you….this is exactly what I was looking for. I’ve loved hula hooping since a small child so now of course I want to exercise and show out at parties cause I can 😊

[@LionheartLivin]

Got a 2 pounder, decent padding, having HELLA fun!!!;) Spanks!!!;)

[@mollysilverman333]

I didn't even know weighted hoops were a thing. I bought one at Goodwill for $2 and realized it had water put into it. Definitely hoping to learn some tricks so I will be draining the water . It already hurts my hands and arms trying to spin it that way. And I will check out your building hoops video bc I doubt I could buy one around here but I'm married to an engineer who loves to build things. Thanks for the video!

[@travelwithheather]

Thanks for this video. Way too informative

[@hoopsmiles]

You're welcome!

[@neestovekin8251]

Too informative 😂

[@EreIGo]

Your kitten tees are life. Today’s subject looks like my youngest, Frankie.

[@hoopsmiles]

hahaha! Lol. Nice. Frankie sounds like a cutie! I love cats

[@hairlear1020]

Yes!! I like this!!! Very much!!

[@hoopsmiles]

Awesome!! I'm glad

[@lorilatham5732]

I’m 64. I bought my first hoop that is up to my bellybutton. Still too small. I’m waiting for a larger hoop to come. Thanks for your great videos. No weighted hoop for me! My goal is just to hoop for 10 minutes. Next goal is to walk using the hoop. Whooo!

[@hoopsmiles]

Awesome goals! I'm glad you are getting a better sized hoop. It can make a huge difference.

[@emilyevans4637]

Okay so I'm just doing research on this and am looking for something to get my body moving and keep my ADHD interested, I also find the comments really helpful. I just want something to flow with.

[@tinascott2505]

I think I need lots of hoops because I want exercise, but I want to dance too! Thanks for all your videos!

[@hoopsmiles]

Thanks. You are welcome

[@lavlem]

damn if only i found this video first before I bought my weighted hoop lol

[@judithtingley4209]

At 82, I've been making weighted and unweighted hoops and teaching hoop classes for over 10 years. Peeps who tell me they cannot hula hoop first learn with a weighted hoop because it is easier and they have success from the get-go.. They start to move around and learn a few other basic tricks and then gradually add in unweighted hoops. It's not unusual to end up with 7 or 8 or more hoops of different sizes and weights so there is one for all their moods.

[@irdkhonestly]

Now i came to know which one is better as i was so confused Thanku for creating this video

[@hoopsmiles]

Awesome!

[@Softsista]

I have a weighted hoop that i bought a couple of years ago for exercise! Now I’d like to use one for different tricks so I guess I’ll be buying a non weighted one now

[@notimeforlove9535]

Thank you sooo much . Because of your tips I can hulahoop. ♥

[@hoopsmiles]

That's great to hear!!!

[@chaoticMadnessx]

Awesome video. I am a semi-beginner at hula hoop, I did when I was 9 lol (25 now). I want to ask you I bought one that 75 cm. Is that okay or I needed a larger one? Thank you!

[@LakshmiUK]

I do both weighted and the dance hoop. Thank you for the info. Thanks for the nice videos. Could u do some videos for the intermediate hula hoopers like doing some tricks. Its amazing to see how you do the shoulder and chest hoop transition. I tried and tried and tried , just couldn't do it...

[@hoopsmiles]

Thanks. Yes, I hope to do some more intermediate trick tutorials eventually. I have some older tutorials that might be of interest to you, but some of those videos are many years old now. I want to remake some of those trick videos in 4k, along with adding what I have learned since then.

[@nirupriyab4964]

Thanks!! Lighter hoop

[@hoopsmiles]

Awesome!

[@oldworldapothecary4736]

Lol picked up my first hulahoop in almost 35 years!! Wow....I cant keep this weighted hoop up!! Guess I have lots to re learn!!! (Im quite certain I bought the right size...just really bad at keeping it up😬😂) Loved the video!! Will keep watching!!

[@hoopsmiles]

That's great to hear you got a hula hoop. Hopefully you will be hooping for many hours in no time!

[@janetleeharrison]

Whoa, I had no idea there was such a thing as a 5 lb. hoop! Appreciate your honest review of it. I'm sure I couldn't hoop very long with it before my back/kidneys were killing me. Glad to see you hooping & posting videos. You have the best collection of cat shirts I've ever seen, BTW. I've gained weight during the global quarantine, but you look fit as a fiddle. Go you!!! Hugs from rainy Florida!

[@hoopsmiles]

Hey thanks so much. As always, I appreciate your comments. Yeah the 5 lb hoop is really intense. I don't see much value in it for myself other than using it in videos like this. The 1.9 pound hoop isn't too bad though

[@joeaffica513]

I would like to buy the weigted hoop because I want to lose belly fat. Thanks for this video. It's very informative

[@laxmiparajuli8101]

Well done

[@hoopsmiles]

Thanks

[@mra3382]

Thanks for the informative video! I am interested in getting a hoop for exercise. I heard about wearing a waist trainer when using a weighted hoop to prevent bruising. Do you think this would be helpful? Thanks 😊

[@hoopsmiles]

I dont know what a waist trainer is, but it can help to wear some layers of protective clothing to prevent bruising

[@huijingzhong2040]

I prefer the regular hoop :) Anyway, there is no weighted ones in Peru because very few people practice hula. I am begginer and cannot find big size ones, only standar size (wich height is shorter than mi belly- and I am not a tall person LOL). I also watched how to make one on my own, but really found it difficult haha. A big thank you for taking time to make this videos, they are really useful and I do hope one day can do 50% of the tricks you teach us. Big hugs for you!

[@hoopsmiles]

Awww thank you so much! May your hooping journey continue to go well. That's great you are hooping in a place where not many are hooping. Thank you for spreading the hoop joy in Peru!

[@ReadWithSona]

Thank you so much. I want to lose fat around my waist area. So i will go and buy a collapsible weighted one (3pounds) . Then, Wait for 2 months. If it doesn't go well or want to perform some tricks, i will buy the regular one.

[@hoopsmiles]

Aweosme! I hope it works out!

[@ilovemydogstodeath]

you make that look so easy!!! the last time i hooped i was a child. so this is going to be very interesting for me lol but, im going to attempt to make my own so i can ad some weight to it at a later date if needed. but im not sure about water in it for the sloshing it would do.. help.. lol you may have mentioned that, but my mind gets side tracked lol my use would be to help lose weight. but that 5lb on you a pro.. um.. no thank you! lolol

[@zenithstar11]

Wow

[@quzgunsu]

I think I will get both :D

[@hoopsmiles]

Good choice!

[@juicygirl1019]

I haven't HH in years, so I got a weighted HH but I think a regular HH will be better to start until I get my rhythm. HHooping for excerise.

[@hoopsmiles]

Nice. The weight can be different for various people. Hopefully the hooping will go well

[@karenkey4681]

I got a "regular" hoop in a larger diameter (44 ins.) and I can not keep it up. I went to a hoop exercise class and tried a weighted hoop (40 ins.) and was able to hoop right away. So I have ordered a weighted hoop. I am hoping to figure out how to hoop with the regular hoop but I was becoming discouraged. Thanks for the video explaining everything, I wish I had seen it sooner.

[@hoopsmiles]

Awesome! I'm glad the video helped. Sometimes having extra weight on the hoop can really make a difference.

[@pot0head0pixies]

I recently purchased a "beginner hoop" that is 39 inches. I'm learning to hoop. Sometimes I think that maybe a smaller hoop would be easier because I want to spin it fast and I feel like the large hoop can't keep up with me. Everything I read and watch tells me the larger the hoop, the easier it is. Am I wrong in thinking a smaller hoop would be easier to spin fast? Also, what would be the natural progression for downsizing? Love your videos!

[@hoopsmiles]

Hey first off, thanks! You are not wrong to think that. I feel like if I'm going to be listening to electronic music with a faster tempo, using a smaller hoop can make it easier to keep up with the tempo because it does spin much faster. Where as hoop dancing to slow music, a bigger hoop might match that tempo better. Using a small hoop can definitely speed things up. The key here is will you be jumping to a smaller hoop too quickly is the question? For the advanced hoopers out there, using a smaller hoop can make the tricks they're doing look extremely fast, which can add to the memorizing effect. In order to learn a lot of those tricks, it might take a larger hoop to do so first and then downsize to smaller hoops after you nail those tricks. Maybe in your case because you want to spin the hoop faster, you might be at the point to use a smaller hoop. Why not use both a smaller hoop and a larger hoop?

[@mj3737]

I’m trying to buy some weighted Hula hoop but I don’t know where to buy one can someone give me any suggestions

[@catherinehaley1085]

Made a grave mistake buying a 3kg hoop which is impossible to keep up-just falls to the ground. So i then bought a lighter, weighted hoop thinking it would be much easier, weight 1.2kg. Still struggling to keep the hoop around my waist. So frustrating-as i need to excercise to lose weight around my gut. Please help-you make it look so very easy & effortless.

[@hoopsmiles]

Yeah 3kg sounds like torture. What's the diameter size of your hoop? You may just need a wider diameter size.

[@Heyitsme16]

How can I buy this????

[@rishellereads]

OMG I just got my first hoop and I really should've done some research. I got the heavy (probably 5 pound) hoop, and now my poor body is covered in bruises, as I'm sitting around waiting for my new (not-weighted) hoop... :)

[@hoopsmiles]

Yeah, I'm glad though you are aware of what it's doing to your body. The 5 pound Weighted hula hoop is definitely not for everyone. I would even go to say I wouldn't be surprised if it's not for most people. Honestly, I mainly got it to review and make videos about it. Even me being into hooping, it's too much for me.

[@learningtofly3116]

I have a weighted hoop for class and a bigger regular hoop for home practice

[@kimberlyhernandez6558]

Hi did you find it hard to learn with a larger regular hoop ? Just ordered wondering if I will have to return 🥺

[@imz1199]

Regular hula hoop is the ideal size for me.

[@marinadelic8810]

Do you recomend weighted hoop for a begginer(me).I want it to make my body fit 😃

[@hoopsmiles]

I recommend weighted hula hoops as long as it doesn't hurt the person. If you have never used one before, especially if you are not in shape already, with strong core muscles, then I would recommend erroring on the lighter side of weighted hula hoops, getting something no more than 2 pounds of weight, possibly even lighter. Yes, weighted hula hooping and hula hooping in general can be a good way to make your body fit

[@TeniTenMajek]

I want to use a hoop to exercise, but I know that I’m not great at it. Do you think it would be a better idea to use a normal hoop to build my skills before getting a weighted one?

[@AnniM88]

If you can, maybe try both. Personally I can hoop better with a dance hoop. I own both. So if I do want to hoop for longer, i use the lighter one. If you are not really exercising a lot, you might like a lighter hoop too. And you still get a good workout in my opinion.

[@hoopsmiles]

That's a good answer!

[@monicamatteo7664]

I had major abdominal surgery 3 yrs ago and my stomach is HUGE - (never use to be like that) I have asked my Dr about it and he doesn't seem to think it is important - I bought the pink and gray hula hoop and I am still trying to get the darn thing spinning - I need to rebuild my abdomen - any thoughts would be appreciated

[@hoopsmiles]

Ok, well that's good to hear from your doctor. My wonder about the hoop not working is it might be too small. If you got the same hoop as the one in this video, the nice thing is that it comes a part and you can make it bigger. One option is to invest in another pink and gray hoop to take some of those pieces to join with the one you already have to make it bigger. Though it would make it heavier, a bigger hoop might be easier to learn with. As you get better you can detach people and make the hoop smaller.

[@Khadija.revert]

I want to get a weighted hoop for exercise but do i need to get a hoop with the bumps inside or the one without? Does it even matter?

[@hoopsmiles]

Good question. If it is your first weighted hoop, I would recommend getting one with no bumps. I do feel the bumps can make the impact on the back and abs more uncomfortable.

[@aakankshyadura4321]

Does 2 pound weighted hula hoop slim waist???

[@hairlear1020]

Where do you buy a regular hoop???? I like the fitness part of the hoop but also I want the tricks too??

[@hoopsmiles]

Well first and foremost, I would recommend buying a hoop from a handmade hoop dealer in person. If that is not an option, I would buy from a hoop maker off Etsy. There are a bunch of hand hoop makers there.

[@hairlear1020]

@@hoopsmiles Thank you so much I wish I could find a store close by where I live to go directly into the place to purchase one I thank you for your Thoughts 💕💕

[@xinlicodega3558]

I bought a weighted hoop for exercising but can’t get it spinning correctly. I watched your beginner tips videos but still failing. If I buy normal hoop for workout will that still help with losing weight?

[@hoopsmiles]

Yes, both hoops can work for working out with. What size of weighted hoop did you get? How heavy is it and what is the diameter size?

[@xinlicodega3558]

hoopsmiles it’s 2lbs, 38”

[@sadetaborada8954]

Wow! I've watched some of your videos And.. They are so informative and into details! Unlike some videos from female hoopers (no offense ladies, just telling the truth).

[@hoopsmiles]

Thank you for the compliment! Though I do feel there are loads of female hoopers who absolutely amazing and know more hula hoop tricks than I will ever know.

[@killickajoya4712]

I want go tone my small waistline

[@hoopsmiles]

Awesome. I hope it works out!

[@HeatherGrace]

why not have a collection of different kinds of hoops to play with?

[@ogashcheeksdubvee1315]

I agree weighted gives your strentgh with on body moves and and dance hoops help teach you off body skills

[@hoopsmiles]

I agree with you. Having a collection of different sized hoops is nice. However, I feel the weighted hoops are for an acquired taste of hooper.

[@pragyabisht2856]

I recently bought a hula hoop weighing 1.4 kg (3 pounds) and my intention is to lose weight. Is 3 pounds safe enough? Or should I go for a regular hoop?

[@hoopsmiles]

I think it can be for some people. Though I don't really have enough information to advise you on the matter. I think the main concern is if people have some sort of health issue that might cause some problems or they had some sort of past surgery or past trauma to that area that might cause injury.

[@tvtvtfan3767]

My sister used to hoop with a big wooden hula hoop. Talk about heavy

[@hoopsmiles]

Nice. I've never tried a wooden hoop, but I remember talking to someone who had one

[@zannahhach179]

I bought the weighted hoop for my pure exercise. But I'm also going to get a regular one. And no way I'd get a 5lb hoop. That's a bit much.

[@sallybrescini7005]

Weighted hoop seems easier to keep up.

[@navjitkumar9126]

Do hula hoop in your one finger

[@hoopsmiles]

I can hoop on one finger