Real hard.
I joined a Meet Up group and learned a lot. 6 months of Hooping and 5 hoops later and I have some advise for First time Hoopers.
1. Meet with a Hooper:
Super important for many reasons. You can try out a few hoops and learn proper form from a pro.
2. Find the right Hoop:
Adult hoops are not sold in stores... at least not any I know of. Adult hoops are heavy and thick and usually measure up to your belly button. Most adult women can start with a 40" Hula hoop, but see #1.
3. Learn some fun moves:
Hooping can get boring fast if all you know is hooping around your waist. There are great youtube videos out there for beginners to learn a few tricks to make hooping interesting. Again meeting with a hooper to learn is best.
4. Find your space:
Hooping is no fun if you don't have room. Outside is always best, but sometimes the weather outside is not hooper friendly. For those times a nice space inside is necessary. I use a ~6 foot round space in front of my television. Make sure to move all breakables out of the way and only do moves you are comfortable with ie you won't throw the hoop at the television. I only do ON BODY moves... so hooping on waist, hips, knees, shoulders, and chest.
5. Hoop in both directions:
If your Pro Hooper doesn't encourage this She/He should. Make sure you are working in both currents, to the left and to the right. If you don't you could set yourself up for injury.
6. Warm up:
Its an exercise. Just like you would warm up for a run, you want to warm up to hoop. A simple 5 min warm up will do.
7. Stretch:
Before and after. I have to admit I am bad about this, but it is a very good idea.
Alright. That is all I have for now. If you are looking for a hoop Hoopnotica.com is a great company if you are just starting out. They also have some starter DVD's, but again I always recommend meeting with someone who hoops. Hoopers often sell hoops and you can skip the shipping charge!
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