How To Groovehoop
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How To Groovehoop
How To Groovehoop. Hula-hooping is a fun way to keep fit and a favourite since the 1950's. Expert Stefan Pildes uses a custom made Groovehoop and can show you a few tricks.
Step 1: You will need
- 1 42 inch Groove hoop
- 1 Open Space
- 1 Loads of energy
Step 2: Hooping
Take the Groovehoop and place it on the small of your back. Put one foot in front of the other and rock your hips forward and back. Give the Groove hoop a firm push and throw it across your waist, remembering to keep your hips moving forward and back. Now you are Groovehooping
Step 3: TOP TIP
Top tip: Try to not to wear any loose clothing as this will slow the hoop down.
Step 4: Walking trick
To perform your first trick, keep the hoop going with the rhythm of your hips and start walking. Take small steps around in a small circle so that you are turning inside the circle and its turning on you. Stop walking and focus on keeping the hoop spinning.
Step 5: Turning trick
Start groovehooping and when you are ready spin around in a circle lifting one leg to spin back to your starting position. Remember to keep your hips moving! This trick stalls the hoop and looks impressive too.
Step 6: Keep practicing
Now its time to let your imagination flow. There are no rules with groovehooping. Try all the dances and moves you can think of.
Keep practicing, and one day you might be as good as Stefan.