Frequently Asked Questions: FAQ
May 30, 2003 in Community, Fresh
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers, and if you don’t see it here just ask.
Q: What is hooping? A: Introduction to hooping.
Q: How do you learn to hula hoop? A: How to hula hoop.
Q: How do you make a hula hoop? A: Find out here.
Q: Where can I find an adult-size hoop near me? A: Our advertisers will ship hoops pretty much anywhere, but if you want some help finding the hoop business nearest you just ask.
Q: I joined Hooping.org and I still can’t get in. What’s wrong? A: Usually this is as simple as you skipped the part about validating your registration confirmation email.
Q: I joined Hooping.org and never got my registration confirmation email. What do I do? A: It’s probably in your spam folder. Given that our registration emails are automatically generated with a link in them, some mail filters may identify it as spam. If you are using Gmail, we guarantee it. So check your spam folder. Please note that if you have your mail forwarded that Gmail and other services don’t forward mail it believes to be spam, so you have to go to the actual Gmail website (or equivalent) and look in your spam folder there. The same thing applies to smart phones, you have to go to the actual site on a real computer. Gmail hint: Your spam folder is located a few lines below your inbox. For some it’s hidden along with your trash in a “six more items” listing a few lines below your inbox.
Q: Where can I find other hoopers in my area? A: We think that this might be the best place to start.
Q: How do I start a hoop group in my area? A: If you’ve checked and there isn’t one near you to join, or you just want to start another one anyway, this will help you out.
Q: How many calories can I burn hula hooping? A: You can burn a minimum of 210 calories per 30 minute session. The test subjects in that study were new hoopers and the better you get the more “active” you are while hooping which increases your caloric burn. Numerous people have done personal tests that have delivered stats as high as 600 calories an hour.
Q: I’m thinking about starting a hoop business of my own. What should I call it? A: Check out our Hooping Names Directory for performers and businesses so you can be sure you’re not choosing a name that is already in use. Hooping.org encourages you not to choose one that is even confusingly similar – that’s what the directory is there for.
Q: How do I advertise on Hooping.org? A: You can find out here.
Q: I want to nominate a video or photo or tutorial, etc, to appear on Hooping.org. How do I do that? A: You can find that out over here.
Q: How do I change my username? A: You can’t, sorry. You can change your display name to whatever you want, but once the username is in the system it remains there.
Q: How do I change my avatar? A: Go to the very top navigation bar and look under “My Account” and then look under profile. The rest should be self explanatory.
Q: I’m getting too much email. How do I change my notification settings? A: Go to the top bar. Look under “My Account.” Scroll down to “Settings” and go into “Notifications.”
Q: How come some people have longer profiles than I do? A: Because they’ve completed the remaining profile section that you haven’t. Go to the very top navigation bar and look under “My Account” and then look under “Profile” and then under “Edit Profile.” There are two profile areas to complete and you completed just the “Hooper Basics” when you joined. Then there’s the longer “Additional Background Info.” Click on “Additional Background Info” to complete your remaining profile information.
Q: How do I post a video? A: Hooping.org doesn’t host videos, so first upload it to a service like YouTube or Vimeo. Once you have a video you’d like to share on one of these services, simply paste the url into the box and publish. Hooping.org takes care of all the rest for you. We’ve set it up for the following links to be automatically embedded for you: YouTube, Vimeo, Blip.tv, DailyMotion, Flickr, Hulu, Viddler, Qik, Revision3, Photobucket and Scribd. Input any URL from one of the listed sites above into an activity update or forum post and we take care of the rest.
Q: How do I post a photo? A: Please see the answer for the question above, although your personal profile page also has a spot called “Album” where you can upload your hooping pics to your very own album.
Q: My question wasn’t answered. How do I contact Hooping.org?
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laurie said on January 18, 2011
I started hooping wednesday and I am completely bruised on one side….Does anyone else bruise and does it stop happening after a while….I took a break yesterday to heal….
Philo Hagen said on January 18, 2011
Generally speaking once the bruises go away you will most likely never have them again. It’s an odd sort of “right of passage” of hooping and I’m not quite sure why we get them initially and then not at all. Taking a break to let them heal is a good idea. Exceptions can happen if you’re a) using a heavily weighted hoop (generally the labels with those things warn you not to use them for more than ten minutes a day for a reason) or if you have anemia or a condition causing you to bruise really easy. The vast majority of the time though it’s nothing to be concerned about.
Jessica said on May 25, 2011
Yeah, it just happens. When i first started I had bruised sides and bruised hands. It stops for sure.
Erica Diamond said on October 15, 2011
Your muscle memory will start to kick in after a few days/week. Be patient and stick it out!! Good Luck
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hoopingsupplies.com said on February 13, 2011
I find that when people are starting out then tend to bruise for a few reasons. 1) they hoop too low and it hits their hip bone. 2) they hold themselves in a “keep it up keep it up” position instead of making the hoop come to them while maintaining proper position. This can cause various pains or bruises as well.
As Philo mentioned, the super heavy hoops can cause bruising. I worry about 3-5 pound hoops causing internal bruising. Think about taking a 3-5 pound weight and slamming it into your stomach (yikes!).
With all that said, some moves may have a bruise factor more than others. When I learned how to knee hoop I had a bruise on my knees for 3 solid weeks.
What I always tell my students, if there is ever a concern, contact your physician.
Hope this helps!
Memory said on July 22, 2011
Because I have fibromyalgia, I bruise really bad. We’re talking deep dark purple and sometimes white. I’m a scientist, so I was skeptical about arnica gel and the claims that were made, but I’m going to post a treated and untreated photo. This stuff is truly amazing! If I slather it on right after hooping, I barely have a bruise. It also helps with the pain. Amazon has a 3 pack of 6 oz each that is only $10, cheaper than I’ve been able to find any store. Trust me, you won’t regret it!
Kelly P. said on September 29, 2011
I’m trying to find a hoop that would work for the old-fashioned sport of “hoop rolling” for my daughter. The hula hoops I find in stories don’t work for this. Does anything like this exist anymore?
Philo Hagen said on September 29, 2011
I haven’t seen anything specific to hoop rolling, no. But most of the advertisers on Hooping.org make custom hoops and most use polyethylene tubing which is thicker and heavier than what you’re going to find in a toy store. Perhaps one of them can make you something that would work.
serfmunke said on October 8, 2011
My husband asked me what happened to my arms. I told him hooping. He laughed and said I need to video that response so he doesn’t get in trouble. I play soccer too so you can imagine the bruises. I love them, makes me stronger;)