Eugene Hoopers Take It To The Streets

The Oregon Daily Emerald reports, “Three Eugene hipsters trail down the alley-side apartment steps, scantily clad in a green romper, blue tank top and ruffled sundress. They have forgotten their shoes on purpose. The liberated young women spread themselves out on the sun-stricken cement, ready to spin to their iPod’s ‘Hooping Playlist.’ The hoopsters start to shift their weight back and forth as they whirl large hula-hoops around their waists. Within seconds, the hoops effortlessly whip around their arms, legs and necks as they proceed to groove, twist and swivel their bodies in a meditative boogie fest. University students Erin Howe, Sachi Kaneko, and Maddie Allen meet weekly in the alley of the Alder Street Apartments to practice their hooping skills. Over the past few years, ‘hooping’ has gone from childhood pastime to fitness trend. For some, it is now a way of life. ‘It can be addictive,’ Kaneko said.” Full story: Oregon Daily Emerald

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