Aerial hoops doubles

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This is my friend Juli and we are both beginners in Aerial Hoops. We made the routine just about 30 minutes before recording this.

Being used to pole, gripping a metal hoop with only about an inch diameter can cause discomfort at first. Good thing is that our bodies or adaptable and after sometime training in hoops we get used to the grip. In learning Aerial hoops (or any other aerial sport like pole, trapeze, silk, etc), here are the tips that you should bear in mind if you want to try a new move:

1. Know and Understand what keeps you from falling

What are your points of contact? What part of the hoops should be supporting your weight? Should you be pushing, or pulling?

2. Find your Balance

Do the move as slowly as possible if you are unsure where and how to keep your balance. Most of the time, the center of your gravity is your core, so you want to keep them tight and engaged. There is no harm in gripping too much or engaging too much for extra safety especially in the first few tries.

3. Learn how to Dismount

This is very important and is usually overlooked. Injuries usually happen when someone tries to exit from a move. Understand how to safely get out of a certain position, especially with inversions. Understanding the proper dismount is as important as the move itself.

4. Find a Spotter

Finding a training buddy is really helpful and would definitely speed up your progress. A training buddy who can spot you when you want to try something new will make your training more productive and a lot safer.

How about you? Are you trying to learn something new lately that's physically challenging for you? Aerial Hoops is really fun and challenging at the same time. A major advantage of hoops over pole is that you can just literally bring it anywhere. The hoops is not heavy to carry and if you can hang it somewhere sturdy, then you are good to go.

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