T.W.
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Total Body Transformation Through Hooping

Started this discussion. Last reply by T.W. May 29, 2010. 18 Replies

Okay hoopers!  I saw a commercial involving a DVD workout set and I got to thinking:  Has anybody totally transformed their body through hooping?  Has hooping toned you up and/or given you a 6-pack?… 

Chest Hooping

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kathryn Jul 13, 2010. 35 Replies

I am currently working on chest hooping (among other things) and I figured "What the heck!" and ask:  For those that can, how easy or how difficult was it for you to learn how to do?  Also, any tips… 

What is your favorite trick?

Started this discussion. Last reply by spider baby May 9, 2010. 20 Replies

I once read somewhere from a fellow hooper that learning one new trick often will never leave you bored.  I must admit that hooping around my waist is more joyful for me because I'm learning new… 

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T.W. replied to the discussion 'Hoop Haters'
"I have found that those that can't make sense of it, they make fun of it.  That says more about THEM than you.  Just do YOU.  And know that you are not alone in your hoop bliss!  Be blessed!"
Oct 23, 2011
T.W. replied to the discussion 'Hoop Haters'
"Hi-5 right back at'cha!!  Be blessed!"
Oct 23, 2011
T.W. replied to the discussion 'Hoop Haters'
"I've yet to run into any hoop-haters (hoop-smirkers, yes!  But not haters.)  And I live in Cleveland!!  Most people are curious onlookers and the few that venture to ask me or anybody I'm with are polite and genuinely…"
Sep 25, 2011
T.W. replied to the discussion 'A little advice for a beginner hooper please...... :)'
"1 hour to 2 hours is a good time frame for practice.  Any more than that and you WILL FEEL IT...TRUST ME!!!  Those that make fun of hooping not being a workout obviously don't know much about it...but they better ask somebody, for…"
Jul 4, 2011
T.W. replied to the discussion 'The most basic- Waist hooping help'
"In the beginning, a tip that helped me out was making sure my pelvis was tucked up instead of down.  If you don't understand what I mean, suck in your belly and tuck the lower part of your abs up (imagine your butt cheeks squeezing…"
May 27, 2011
T.W. replied to the discussion 'Why "Flow" needs to die in a fire'
"You bring up an excellent point.  At times I stress out about not being as smooth with my movements as I'd like to be.  Now come to think of it, it's amazing how much I've progressed from when I couldn't waist hoop to…"
Feb 4, 2011
T.W. replied to the discussion 'Hoop Haters'
"Let's see...men hoop-dancing=being gay? I guess that's up there with men wearing pink.  Personally, seeing guys wearing their pants so low that their underwear is exposed is questionable to me, considering where that style originated…"
Dec 13, 2010
T.W. replied to the discussion 'Hoop Haters'
"That "old high school friend"'s comment goes beyond being a "total hoop-hater."  It's interesting that he would have such a harsh opinion about your hooping, and he's a drummer!  I've met many…"
Dec 13, 2010
T.W. replied to the discussion 'Hoop Haters'
"I don't think I've had any negative experiences as well. Usually, I hoop with a group of people and whoever's looking at us are so curious that most will attempt to try hooping. Overall, it's a positive experience!"
Oct 25, 2010
T.W. replied to the discussion 'Hoop Haters'
"Yeah...it's that "crabs in a barrel" thing! Misery truly loves company!"
Oct 25, 2010
T.W. replied to the discussion 'Hoop Haters'
"Who knows? Maybe they have nothing better to do?!"
Oct 25, 2010
T.W. replied to the discussion 'Hoop Haters'
"So true, so true!"
Oct 25, 2010
T.W. commented on the blog post 'Starting Anew, I suppose.'
"I agree with Pauliann. You may not be obsessive about your hoop like some people I know (wink, wink) but I think that you'll be picking up your hoop often enough so that it won't get old for you. I started hooping a year ago this month and…"
Oct 1, 2010
T.W. replied to the discussion 'I am not a babysitter'
"Caroleena, you are right on target with the advice. Working with kids brings the challenge of enforcing rules and boundaries to kids that haven't got a clue about such things (I guess the same can be said for some of the parents!) Every hoop…"
Oct 1, 2010
T.W. replied to the discussion 'How do you justify taking your hoop everywhere?'
"What's to justify? You love to hoop. And those that know and love you know this fact. I don't think any justification is necessary. Achieve orbit and enjoy!!"
Jul 22, 2010

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Do you teach hoop classes? (You'll be added to our directory)
No
What skills do you have?
Hooping
What year did you start hooping? (e.g. 2003)
2009
What is your goal for 2012 and why is it important? (Doesn't have to be hoop related.)
To be better than I was in 2009!

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At 6:30pm on May 25, 2010, Ayanna Kafi said…
Thank you for your kind words!
At 10:34am on April 11, 2010, Colleen said…
Hey, hey Tracie!!!
At 6:59pm on April 9, 2010, Renee said…
awesome sweetie!!!!
At 9:36am on April 3, 2010, Betherann said…
Thanks for your comment on my pants video. :) The music (awesome, I know!) is Cartouche by Blackmore's Night: http://www.blackmoresnight.com/
At 5:56am on December 9, 2009, Rose said…
Welcome to Hoop City!!!
 
 
 

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