Before you can actually start hula hooping, you have to choose the right size hoop. The general rule here is that when you are standing and the hoop is in front of you, the hoop should be between your chest and stomach. However, you can also make some adjustments for your weight.

Beginners, should start with a bigger hoop. The smaller the hoop is, the harder it is to keep it up. But above all, just make sure that you get a size that you are comfortable with.

Don\'t be afraid to try making some changes on how you keep your hoop up. Especially when you are just starting and haven\'t figured out what is comfortable for you yet. Experiment to find the best position for you. To begin with, just put one foot in front of the other, and then start shifting your weight to get the hoop going.

If you want more of a challenge eventually, you can always go for a smaller hoop or try to do some tricks and routines with it. But for beginners, just start with the basic one, and a basic routine for it - Just work on keeping the thing up.

They say that if you are left handed, you are more comfortable hooping counterclockwise. As for the right handed individuals, they generally hoop clockwise. This is a guideline you can use to get you stated.

However, as with any rule, there are some exceptions to that. If you are having trouble moving in one direction, try reversing it and see what happens. You will be able to tell which one is the best for you. Once you are comfortable with the direction your hoop is going, stick to it. This is the best for you.

After you get the hang of the basic move, you can now move on to the more complex ones. For this, you might want to search the internet and see if you can imitate the routines that you find. This is a great, low cost way to get started in advanced hooping, and develop some ideas about what can be done.

Remember, patience is a virtue. You have to understand that everything in the world needs time for it to become what you want it to be. The same goes for hula hooping.

You have to practice and practice until you get the movements right. Some people even try to hula hoop with more than their waist. After they get good at it, they simply move things up a notch for themselves. You can experiment with using your hands, feet and arms for the routines.

It is quite nice to see people who are able to keep several hula hoops rotating on their bodies, all at the same time. It requires a great deal of discipline, patience and determination for a person to achieve it. With practice, you may be able to achieve the same level as these hooping masters, as long as you believe in yourself, and know that you can.

Everything you do now has its own rewards in the end. Do not get too frustrated if you fail the first time because that is to be expected. Just try to relax and get it into your mind that you can do it and everything will fall into place.