the present invention provides an improved hoop - type amusement device adapted with a counter for counting the number of revolutions achieved by the user . the counter is preferably adapted for attachment to any of a variety of hoop type devices , including the hula hoop , as well as specially configured hoop type devices , such as the type that may be formed from a plurality of variously sized and shaped connectable components that are selectively interconnected by the user to form a simple or complex hoop configuration of a particular desired size and shape . the counter functions to count the number of revolutions achieved by the user thereby allowing the user to monitor and gage performance .