The 42" Collapsible Hoop is our most popular hoop for adults. It is preferred among children ages 12+ or more than 48" tall. It is the recommended hoop for all Hemmerle Hoop Company Beginner Level Instruction, and is commonly classified as a "Trick" or "Dance" Hoop.

Compared to many hoops on the market it is "lightweight," but still heavier and larger than the old style hula-hoop. It is more challenging than a "Muscle" Hoop, but can be easily learned, regarldess of age, sex, or prior experience, and has a wide range of applications as the "most versatile" hoop.

The "Original Collapsible Spirit Hoop" can be used for cardiovascular health as well as muscle toning by practicing a variety of beginner to intermediate level techniques. It is a wonderful hoop for dance and mastering almost any hoop technique on any part of the body.

The Collapsible Spirit Hoop XL is just like the Original, but with wider, heavier tubing, and a larger diameter. This the a popular style of hoop among music festival go-ers and the favorite of many men! It is a slow moving, groovy hoop, that will cause massaging sensations in the lower back and abdomen.

Compared to the smaller, lighter version it is quite simple to use, regarldess of age, sex, or prior experience, and has a fairly wide range of applications. It can be used by children, but is not highly recommended due to its weight and the firmness of the tubing.

Like the "Muscle Hoop" it can be used for fitness to build core strength and tone muscles. A drawback of this hoop is that it is quite large in diameter, and may not be able to be practiced indoors or with a large group. However it is very portable and simple to transport because it is collapsible.

It is great for beginners who just want to relax and have fun with the hoop. Some Trick and Dance techniques can be practiced with this hoop, however its weight is inhibiting.

This type of hoop commonly causes bruising in the early stages of use.

The 39" Weighted "Muscle" Hoop is a favored hoop among women ages 45+ and is available in 3 lbs. It is a simple hoop to roll around the waist. It is weighted with water and uses a wider tube than the "Original Collapsible Spirit Hoop." The water inside the hoop takes most of the challenge out of maintaining the revolution.

The hoop rolls very slowly and with firm pressure against the lower back and abdomen. This produces a massaging sensation against the skin and muscles. As the hoop comes across the abdomen with each rotation, the muscles continuously contract to soften the impact which makes for highly effective abdominal toning and shaping. With some other beginner level techniques, this hoop can be used to tone muscles in the arms, legs and upper back.

This hoop is not sufficient for "Tricks" or "Dance" and is not recommended for children.

This type of hoop commonly causes bruising in the early stages of use. This is why we do not make or recommend hoops heavier than 3 lbs.