The Hula-Hoop is one of the most famous toys in history, but the science behind it has gotten little attention. Some of us are master twirlers, while others can't manage more than one spin. So how do ...

TikTok users swear by weighted hula hoops for toning their core and burning calories—but do they really work? The short answer: Yes, and they're making a major comeback as a go-to tool for fun, ...

It's not the gyrating motion of the hips that keeps the hoop aloft; it's a body type with a sloping surface as "hips." ...

HARVARD — Put on your dancing shoes and grab some dazzling hoops for an unforgettable workshop of hula hoop magic. “Hula Hooping with Wild Kat Hoops” will be held at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at ...

A weighted hula hoop provides a fun and accessible way to lose weight and improve core strength. It is a safe way to exercise for most people, but those with injuries or chronic pain should speak with ...

A high-speed camera films a robotic hula hooper with an hourglass shape, which helps the hoop stay up. Credit: NYU’s Applied Mathematics Laboratory Successful hula hooping requires a body type with ...

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