Traverse City, Michigan is home to HOOPIN’ FOR THE HEALTH OF IT®, the HOOPINI® COMFORT FITNESS HOOPS®, HOOPINI® RECREATION HOOPS™ HOOPINI® FLAPPY DO HOOPS™ and HOOPERCISE®.
MISSION STATEMENT
HOOPIN’ FOR THE HEALTH OF IT® is passionate about making quality HOOPINI® COMFORT FITNESS HOOPS®; Where “Playing For Health” is promoted through the cardio dance for fitness program called Hoopercise®. HOOPIN’ FOR THE HEALTH OF IT® is also available for education and entertainment through private or public venues.
OUR STORY
HOOPIN’ FOR THE HEALTH OF IT® was born out of the necessity for me to fit into a dress for our daughter’s wedding, June 2, 2007. I started hoopin’ April 3rd & accomplished that goal. No one told me of the transformation my body would make by hoopin’. Friends started noticing the change in me & asked what I was doing (I had my first “six pack” at 46 years old). I told them I was hoopin’ and they immediately wanted in on it. I actually told several that I was hoopin’ for the health of it, hence the name of this business.
You have to understand something and this is as good a place to put it in. I never liked exercise. My motto used to be “I don’t like to do anything that makes me sweat!” I’m not a runner, biker, swimmer, yoga-er, worker outer, etc. However, when I’m in my hoop and have music on, I don’t want to stop. It’s all I can do sometimes to teach my class because I get lost in my own little world of “hoopforia™”.
I had originally tried my neighbor’s hoop that she had bought from a woman’s fitness center here in town. Oh my gosh, it hurt sooo badly! Never had I felt such self-inflicted pain before! The hoop was weighted and had scalloped bumps on the inside (supposedly to break down your cellulite). Then I found a woman in town that made hoops and I bought one of hers and started using it. It was better than the scalloped hoop, but still hurt. I bought several on line...ouch, ouch, ouch. This would be a good time to mention that I don’t have a high tolerance for pain.
My husband & I started working with different materials to design a hoop that didn’t hurt me. Finally, we came up with something that felt good, actually it felt great. I tell folks it’s like hoopin’ with a sofa cushion. Everyone that tried our hoops loved them. Our hoops are weighted, only because of what they are made of. We refuse to weight our hoops with free flowing matter on the inside. Folks are getting severely hurt with other hoops. We began making hoops for our friends, but they didn’t know how to use them. They wanted me to show them, but one big problem, I didn’t know much, (I couldn’t even keep it on my hips at this point) but was willing to share what I knew. So, with a lot of trial, error, and a bunches of fun, my friend Renee’ Stevens and I started our first HOOPERCISE® class June 18, 2007. We still teach together today.
GROUP EFFORT
God surely deserves the credit in our story for He has blessed this endeavor every step of the way. My husband Rod loves me unconditionally and sacrifices so much of his time to support this and manufacture the hoops, Renee' (my Ed McMahon) co-instructor, co-hoop designer who helps me with every little detail of this business, our wonderful students have helped make HOOPERCISE® what it is today with their helpful suggestions, numerous business friends that cheer us on and share their wisdom. Everyone is supportive of this creation and it has morphed into what it is because of all who have “Played For Health” with us. For the first time in my life, I truly feel that I am where God wants me. Life is about relationships and how we invest in them. I love where I am today.
HOOPIN’ FOR THE HEALTH OF IT® is committed to offering affordable HOOPINI® COMFORT FITNESS HOOPS®, HOOPINI® RECREATION HOOPS™, HOOPINI® FLAPPY DO HOOPS™ as well as HOOPERCISE® classes. Our money back guarantee - If we are not successful in getting you hoopin’, we will give your money back, and we’ve yet to do that.
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