About Us

Hooping in QE park on a lovely sunny day...

While hoops have been evident in society for thousands of years, the new form of exercise and dance with hoops referred to as ‘Hooping’ and ‘Hoop Dance’ use a new type of hoop. The modern hoops are bigger, heavier, beautifully hand crafted and decorated and easier to use by adults. Because of the weight and size they are easier to control and spin more slowly while giving a great cardio workout burning as many as 100 calories in ten minutes. As your hooping skills develop you could even start to learn hoop dance.

Hooping and hoop dance provide a fun, accessible workout that benefits both body and mind. I do it because I enjoy it, it makes you laugh and smile – it’s just an added bonus that it helps you keep fit! I’ve never been the type to stick to any form of exercise but once in the hoop I just want to keep spinning! After hooping for around 30 minutes a day I began to notice my body change in about 2 – 3 weeks predominately on my stomach, and my arms and my boyfriend started to get ‘hoop envy’ after noticing my abs tone up considerably!  I also began to feel so much more confident and creative and that’s how Happy Hula Monkeys came about!

Hooping is going to sweep the nation as the newest, effective and fun fitness trend so why not give it a spin?! Male or female, young or old, hop in, wiggle, sweat, laugh, tone your body and clear your mind! The best way to find out is to pick up a hoop and give it a try!

We’re based in sunny Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.
Contact info@happyhulamonkeys.com for details.