Choosing the Right Hula Hoop Size?

Yes, size does matter when choosing a hula hoop, it is also the most common problem for beginners. When choosing a hoop either for yourself or someone else, there are a few things to consider. Though general rule of thumb is when the hoop is horizonal from the ground it should reach around the hoopers belly button. The bigger and heavier the hula hoop the easier it is to spin!

Beginner Adults fitness & Plus size: Generally, 105cm diameter, 25mm thick, is best for waist hooping. For petite or kids’ fitness 90cm-85cm, 25mm thickness.

Beginner Adult Dance Hoops: 95cm for tall - 90cm for petite, 20mm thick. Though remember the larger and heavier the hoop the easier it is to spin, so if you are still building core muscles and are petite, 95cm is great for waist hooping and building strength.

Intermediate Hula Hoops or Children’s Hula Hoops: 85cm - 80cm diameter, 20mm thick. I recommend this size for intermediate hoopers wanting to explore more tricks within their hoop dance practice. Beginner children, or children’s dance or gymnastic.

Hand Hoops or Young Children’s Hoops: 75cm, 20mm thick. Perfect for children 6yrs and under, or adults wanting to explore more off body tricks.

What are the Best Quality Hula Hoops?

Handmade hula hoops are more specific to the hoopers needs, they are custom made to your height, they come in great colours and patterns, and normally have more grip, so the hoop doesn’t fly out of you hand and sticks to the body much better. They are usually made of better-quality materials, so they are more durable, last a lot longer and are easier to use and learn with. You are also supporting small local business, I buy most of my materials from other local Australian business’s and there for supporting the local economy, reducing our foot print and supporting the individual instead of large corporations, and my favourite keeping handmade arts and crafts alive.

What are Fitness or Weighted Hula Hoops?

Fitness or weighted hula hoops are usually lager in size, such as diameter, thickness and weight. Mine are 105cm diameter and 25mm’s thick and made from a poly pipping, I don’t add any other materials inside the hoops, as this size and thickness gives enough weight to work up a sweat, hopefully get some abs and get resistance training.