no blue on the hips, and down a small meeting of 2-3 minutes where I spent my time picking up the ground, I managed to make twirling around my hips. After a few days I make small meetings of 10/15 minutes is effective for the abs muscles and refine the size. Oh yes, do not hesitate to watch tutorials on youtube to show you how to do, but do not give up, anyone can successfully make the hula hoop! This product is also convenient because it defeated it easily mounts. Beautiful color too.