HoolaFit

Once you enroll in the Hoola-Fit Teacher Training, you’ll create a unique user ID and login for our online classroom. From there, you’ll receive immediate access to the full training and can move through the material at your own pace. The program is thoughtfully structured to be completed in approximately 8 weeks, with additional time factored in for practice, integration, and (if you choose) completing the optional certification practicum. Some students move through the coursework more quickly, while others prefer to take their time. Both approaches are fully supported. Your enrollment includes two full years of online access, giving you plenty of space to revisit lessons, refine your teaching skills, and grow into your role as an instructor. If you’d like to maintain access beyond that period, you’ll have the option to renew annually for $99 per year. The training itself includes nearly 100 video and written lessons, along with a comprehensive written manual, downloadable student handouts, and practical teaching resources you can use in real-world classes. The material is intentionally delivered in digestible sections so you can truly integrate what you’re learning, rather than rush through it. You’ll also be part of a growing community of hoop teachers. Live Q&A sessions and training support are built into the experience, so you’re never learning in isolation. We’re here to guide you, answer questions, and support you as you step into teaching with confidence. If you choose to pursue certification, that is available as an optional add-on. Certification includes a written and video practicum, a comprehensive personal video review from Abby, and eligibility for ACE Continuing Education Credits once approved.

The online Hoola-Fit Teacher Training is intentionally self-paced. While many students move through the core material in about 8 weeks, you are given up to two years of access to complete the training at a pace that feels supportive and sustainable for you. If you choose to pursue certification (which is an optional add-on), you’ll complete a written and video practicum after finishing the course content. We recommend taking time to study, practice, and ask questions before submitting your practicum so you feel confident and grounded in the material. As with any online program, we strongly encourage blocking off dedicated time for your coursework. Consistent, steady progress tends to work best and helps you fully integrate both the movement and teaching concepts. Upon registration, you’ll also be able to download the full training manual, so if you prefer to study from a printed copy or review everything offline, that option is available to you. The online lessons are broken into manageable sections, and support is available throughout your training journey.

Yes — but let’s break that down, because it’s probably not what you’re imagining. As an American Council on Exercise (ACE) continuing education provider, we are required to include assessments for anyone who chooses to pursue certification and earn ACE continuing education credits. If you opt into certification, you’ll complete: A 2-page written practicum to test your knowledge and one movement practicum, submitted as a video, where you demonstrate your understanding of the material in a teaching context. Everyone who goes through the training will also complete simple, multiple-choice knowledge check quizzes throughout the course, to move on to the next section. These assessments are how we ensure that every certified Hoola-Fit instructor has a solid grasp of the content and can teach safely, effectively, and confidently. That said, don’t let this scare you! The course is intentionally designed to prepare you for each step of the process. Nothing in the practicum should feel unfamiliar or overwhelming if you’ve engaged with the material along the way. You’ll be supported with clear guidelines, examples, and feedback so you feel equipped and confident when it’s time to submit. It’s also worth knowing that every Hoola-Fit teacher trainer is ACE-certified as a personal trainer and/ or group fitness instructor. That means we complete practicums and earn continuing education credits too. Professional development is a vital part of staying current in the movement, flow and fitness industries, and we practice what we teach. If you’re taking the training for personal growth, skill-building, or teaching insight and do not wish to pursue certification, the video practicum and comprehensive written test is not required.

If you don't pass the practicums, then you'll have two weeks to try again. During that time, we're going to hone in on the specific areas of learning that need to be improved upon. Please know that we're here to set you up for success, and it's not our intention to fail you. But in the rare case that it should happen, we're going to work with you to accomplish your goal of becoming Hoola-Fit Certified. If a passing score isn't achieved by the second go-around, then we'll address next steps on a case-by-case basis.

Does a first-time driver need Driver's Ed before getting behind the wheel? While it's physically possible to drive a car without the course, it's not advised. We believe the same is true for teaching any form of group fitness. It's also best if you are trained in your specialty area. Having a basic understanding of injury prevention, safety precautions, different student learning styles, and structuring efficient class formats are fundamental components of being a responsible instructor. It's also worth mentioning that the majority of well-known exercise regimens offer teacher trainings. And maybe you've already been though one - in which case, you're likely more equipped to teach hooping than someone whose never been trained to teach a movement discipline. After successful completion of another program (like a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training or AFAA personal training certification, for example), you should have a general understanding of how to lead safe and effective group fitness classes. Is there still more to learn, in terms of hooping-specific instruction? Yes - a ton, actually, and this is one of the main reasons why we train hoop dance teachers. Think of it this way: Would you prefer to sign up for hooping classes from someone whose been through a credible teacher training program led by veteran, established leaders in the hoop community or from someone whose never been trained to teach? We believe that teaching is just as much of an art as hooping itself. There's a flow to it, and there's A LOT to learn. Plus, why re-invent the wheel and go through years of growing pains (like we did)? As hooping grows and evolves, training programs like Hoola-Fit help to further legitimize our art form in the fitness industry, too.

Being approved by the American Council on Exercise is the secret weapon that helps our instructors get into gyms and fitness centers throughout the United States. With the approval, we're also able to provide continuing education credits to ACE-Certified fitness pros. The American Council on Exercise is considered the "authority on fitness." This is also the organization that helped to legitimize hoop dance in the fitness world, after releasing their 2011 ACE-Sponsored Study titled, "Hooping - Effective Workout or Child's Play?" The study's findings (which included research by doctors and university professors) indicated that "exercisers can expect similar results from hooping as they’d get from boot-camp classes, step aerobics and cardio kickboxing" and "hooping is an excellent form of exercise." Because of this research, we spent more than a year working on our curriculum, in an effort to meet ACE's high standards. As a result, we didn't release Hoola-Fit until January of 2012, after we earned the stamp of approval from ACE for our live trainings. It's also important to note that we re-up our ACE approval status every February. Our programs are re-evaluated at that time, to ensure that we're meeting ACE's high standards. So, as you can tell, being ACE-Approved is wildly important to us, to the fitness community, and to our certified instructors.

This is our hardest question to answer, and we're going to be totally honest with you: Distance learning is not as personal, nor is it as hands-on. Quite frankly, we're not entirely sure how to replicate the magic that happens in our live trainings, but that won't stop us from trying. This is the reason why it took us approximately 7 years to finally offer courses online. Being face-to-face with our trainees is so very special because it gives us a chance to bond with our Hoola-Fit teachers (and for them to bond with each other). This, in turn, creates a true sense of community. During the live trainings, we have the real-time ability to troubleshoot and answer questions as they arise. The training is also a lot faster in person (it's a 3-day experience live vs. 8-12 weeks online). And when we part ways after our live training weekends, with a new group of empowered instructors who are jazzed up and ready to rock their classes, it's quite beautiful. We want Hoola-Fit teachers to really take that energy in. Our hope is that they'll then replicate the community-building vibe with their own students, after returning to their respective cities. So, going online was a tough decision for us - but ultimately, this is what we determined: our reach is limited without offering distance learning. And if we really go back to our WHY (the reason we created Hoola-Fit in the first place), it's because we want this powerful, transformational art form to reach more people, in more places, so we can impact more lives in a positive way. Therefore, we need online trainings to help make that happen. And the weekly live sessions in our Facebook group help to bridge the gap. Of course, there are pros to pursuing the certification online also! Learning in the comfort of your own home might be reason enough to go the online route. Some may choose distance learning to avoid added travel expenses and/or time off work. Still another reason might be the convenience of going at your own pace vs. having all of the content crammed into a 3-day training. So, please take a moment to really think about which training experience will best support you. If you feel as though you'd learn best by being in-person with us, then please consider joining us at our next live event. You can also request a host packet by emailing [email protected] - if you'd like for Hoola-Fit to come to your city.

While some of the core foundational moves are the same, the way we teach them to children is totally different. It's also important to note that kids don't have the same motivations for exercising as adults. Therefore, we need to meet their specific needs with a core focus on FUN. Simply put, our children's programming includes tons of games and team-building activities to get kids engaged and moving. It also includes class rituals to keep children inspired and coming back. We offer age-appropriate lesson plans for the little ones and even teach you how to empower older kids with class leadership roles. It's our mission to instill healthy habits in children of all ages, to set them up for a lifetime of fitness. Our Hoola-Fit Kids program creator (Abby) is an ACE-Certified Youth Fitness Specialist whose spent years honing her craft. Fun Fact: Her kids programming makes up more than half of her income as a play professional. In our Hoola-Fit Kids Teacher Training, you're going to learn all of her business building secrets and how to book kids hooping gigs. There's a huge opportunity to create abundance in this realm! So, if working with children is where your true passion lies, then this is the training for you. And it's launching in 2026!

You'll still have access to the Hoola-Fit Teachers Facebook group, which houses a community of hoop dance teachers who've been through (or are now going through) our training program. There, you'll receive mentorship and ongoing support. So, if you run into any challenges after you start teaching, we're there to assist. Any time we make updates to the curriculum, you'll have access to that as well. You can also log into your student account anytime you need a refresher. You'll have downloadable marketing materials available, to help you get the word out, generate excitement, and gauge interest for your classes. Last but not least, certified instructors have permission to use the Hoola-Fit logo and reap the benefits of our brand recognition.