How on earth do you work a hula-hoop? I've bought one for exercise, but I can't work out how to do it?

Question

What's the technique, to keep it going? It's driving me mad.

Answer 1

do jumping jacks instead, my friend lost 50 lbs in 2 months from doing 100 jumping jacks a day and eating 2800 calories.

Answer 2

You have to keep pivoting your hips to keep it to stay around your waist. If you really don't know how to keep it up you can see You-tube videos on how to use a hula hoop.

Answer 3

I can do it and i'm 9 you must be thick

Answer 4

just practise and soon it will all fun into place

Answer 5

ive tried countless times over the years  and failed to master it

my 8 year old granddaughter is a natural at it//

no idea why /its easier said than done

i think the bottom line is you can either do it or you cant

Answer 6

All you do is make sure the hula hoop is above your hips and rotate your hips in a circular motion.  

Answer 7

just swing your hips and u will get it