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Stir-Crazy Adults Breathe New Life Into Hula Hoops

Wall Street Journal Article By Kim Richters

Hula Hoops made an appearance at a New Hampshire high-school football game in 1958.
Photo: BETTMANN ARCHIVE/GETTY IMAGES

Hula Hooping & Hoop Dance have seen a massive resurgence in 2020, with quarantine, lock-downs, and many unprecedented challenges we’ve faced as a collective.

People from all walks of life, of all experience and fitness levels, body types/builds, etc have been learning and re-learning an activity once seldom enjoyed by adults.

Whether you’re looking for a fun way to spice up your fitness/exercise routines, for an activity to bring together community and loved ones in a safe, socially distanced way, for a tool to help with expression and improve mental health, to make some supplemental income from instructing (online and in-person), and so many more outlets, hooping has been making some big waves! The potential for hooping is limitless.

Melinda Rider founded Hoopologie, which sells hooping products.
Photo: CHRISTINA ENGLE

If you’ve been waiting for a good time to learn, this is a sign!
Not sure where to start?

For personalized recommendations for you and your loved ones:
send a brief email to [email protected] with your experience level with hoops,
your build/ body type, and what style of hooping you’re interested in learning.
We’ll then reach out to you to get you set up with a great hoop, just for you!