SIZE INCLUSIVE HULA HOOPING
Last updated: July 26, 2026 If you’ve tried hula hooping and decided you simply can’t do it, I’m so glad you found us! Please don’t give up until you spend some time here at Ruby Hooping. Most beginners just don’t realize they are trying to learn with a hoop that is just way too small, […]
At Ruby Hooping, we hear over and over from aspiring hoopers, “oh, I can’t hula hoop.” And we always reply the same way: “Hooping is for everyone!” We know it can seem intimidating at first. Most people wonder if there is a trick to hula hooping. If you’ve ever pondered what is the correct way […]
Hula hooping every day provides a world of benefits to your mind and body. It’s a fun, effective workout. Its growing popularity, especially among plus size folks, has empowered countless individuals on their fitness journeys. I’m not going to give you general information today about the benefits of hula hooping. If you want that, take […]
The short answer? No, smart hoops usually do not work, if by “work,” you mean lead to long-lasting, meaningful results with regard to fitness and/or weight loss. Read on to get our in depth answer to this question, and to find out what does work incredibly well! Comparing the so-called “smart” hoops to one of […]
“Exercise, exercise, exercise!” Whether it feels like you’re wishfully clicking your heels together or summoning up an otherworldly horror, this loaded word can bring up a lot of emotions, especially for us plus sized folks. Even as a small child, I can remember having a clear understanding that people with bigger bodies needed to exercise, […]
Happy New Year from all of us at Ruby Hooping! New Year, new you? Nah, we say “New Year, more empowered you!” January inspires most of us to set fresh fitness resolutions, but it can be hard to know where to start. Teresa, your resident Ruby hoopmaker, here with the first post of 2025. Great […]
It’s that time of year again, fall is easing into winter and the holiday season is in full swing. Inspiration struck and you realized a new hoop is the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one! We’re so glad you landed here at Ruby Hooping- welcome to the Ruby fam! A quick scroll of […]
(Updated for 2025) Choosing the right clothing can make or break your hoop experience, especially when you are just starting. Dressing incorrectly is one of the first mistakes most beginners make. Not you, though; you came to Ruby Hooping to soak up all the hoop knowledge before beginning. Dressing Right for Hula Hooping No Matter […]
Updated for 2025 There are plenty of generic articles on the topic of hula hooping health benefits, so if you’re just looking for scientific data, this probably isn’t the article for you. I’m not a doctor or a scientist. I’m just somebody who has been hula hooping, teaching hooping, and making custom hoops for people […]
Updated for 2025 As a professional hula hoop instructor and hoopmaker, whose customers are often plus size women and/or people who are trying to get more fit, I started getting a new question in 2020 that I had never gotten before in ten years of being in this industry: “Should I get a regular hula […]
Updated for 2025 There’s no exact answer that applies to everyone when it comes to how long it takes to get good at hula hooping. Everyone’s experience is unique and different. So, I will tell you how long certain aspects of hula hooping took me to learn, and I will share my experiences as a […]
Updated for 2025 Which hula hooping style appeals to you the most? Read on to find out more, or you can take our 30 second quiz now which will give you a personalized hoop recommendation! You may have seen various hula hooping styles on social media and wondered, how many different styles are there? Some […]
Updated for 2025 The biggest size hula hoop I have ever seen in my life, as a hula hoop maker and hoop dance teacher for more than a decade, is probably this one that is 17 feet! Most people have only seen very small hula hoops at the dollar store. They are usually about 32″ […]
Updated for 2026 Let me just cut to the chase: The short answer is yes, a bigger hula hoop is easier to learn how to hula hoop with than a smaller hula hoop in almost all cases, especially if you’re just starting out, or you are plus size. Wondering where to start? Take my free […]
Updated for 2026 If you’re looking up info on hula hooping benefits, you probably already have an inkling of just how special hoop dance is. Maybe you remember hula hooping as a child, or wanting to. Maybe you saw someone in a video moving elegantly in your social feeds. Hula hooping has a magnetic vibe […]
Updated for 2025 Whether you are interested in making hula hoops or buying them, figuring out what type of hula hoop tubing you want can be pretty confusing, especially to beginners! There are quite a few types of hula hoop tubing available today, and each kind of tubing generally comes in different sizes. Here is […]
We get readers every week wanting to know if they can hula hoop with a bad back! So, Ruby Hooping has invited hoop dance instructor and speaker Missy Cooke to write a guest blog post for this topic! So can you hula hoop with a back injury? The answer is YES!
Updated for 2025 If you’re new to the concept of hula hooping for exercise, you may be surprised to find out that hula hooping burns as many as 600 calories per hour! That’s the equivalent to an hour of Zumba or even jogging!
Updated for 2025 When you think of hula hooping, what comes to mind? I think for most people, it’s the image of swaying hips! So it makes perfect sense to feel some concern about taking on hula hooping after having a hip replacement.
Updated for 2025. If you’re interested in how to lose weight hula hooping, the size and weight of your hoop are very important factors to consider.
