How Does a Hula Hoop Work?
The Materials Used Hula hoops work because of several factors. One of those is how they are made. Creating a hoop out of light weight plastic that is rounded and hollow in the middle ensures that the object will be easy to keep off the ground if used properly. If the hoop had sharp edges, it would bounce off of hip bones or other parts of the body and become uneven, which would cause it to fall. If the hoop was made out of a more solid plastic instead of being hollow, it would be too heavy to keep off the ground for long periods of time. Keeping It Going Keeping a hula hoop in the air takes a little effort. Moving your hips from side to side is not enough to get the job done. The first thing to do is to step inside the hoop and lift it up to your waist. Holding it lightly on either side, you push the hoop and let go, so that it spins around you on its own. Do this with as much force as you can. Once the hoop is spinning, you must move your hips in a circular motion as fast as you can m