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The History of Hula Hoops

The hula hoop--a symbol of youthful exuberance and 1950s innocence--has evolved into a dance trend and a popular fitness tool. What are the origins of this simple plastic hoop that has run the gam...

The Beauty of Performing With Aerial and Dance Hoops

Aerial is an acrobatic form of modern dance performed on hanging apparatus, ranging from silks to hoops, that is taking the world by storm. Taking dance to the next level by moving it off the stag...

Are Collapsible Hoops Durable?

We all know that hula hooping is a safe, effective, and FUN way to get in shape. But, what do you do when you have to go out of town for a few days, whether it’s for work or pleasure? Hula hoops ...

Amazing Hoop Tricks to Try At Home

Hula hooping is a favorite childhood pastime for thousands of people. But, long gone are the days of simply spinning around and around in circles until your hips are sore and your ab muscles are s...

Family Fitness: Hula Hooping With Your Kids!

Parents have often struggled to get their kids up off the couch and outside to play. In our world of technology and social media, it can be difficult to convince them to get their hour of activit...

Do Weighted Hula Hoops Improve Your Workout?

  When it comes to fitness, many people are looking for a “quick fix.” They’re likely to Google terms like “how to lose weight fast,” “quick diets,” or “easy ways to burn calories. As we now kno...

The Secret to Hula Hooping for Beginners

Are you looking for a way to shed pounds and improve your figure? Have you tried the gym, running or various other types of exercise, only to find that they bore you or haven’t given you the resul...

Strengthen Your Core With A Hula Hoop

It’s a hot, sunny day in Washington, DC. Most people are holed up in their offices enjoying the air conditioning, but not First Lady Michelle Obama. She is outside participating in a hula hooping ...

How To Have Fun While Getting In Shape

Does the thought of getting in shape instantly make you think of countless hours in the gym, sweating up a storm, and icing injured muscles? With the amount of discomfort that may result from a ha...

Take Your Workout Anywhere With A Travel Hoop

Keeping fit and trim while on the road can be challenging, especially for those who have oversized exercise equipment, heavy weights or other exercise tools that are too bulky to travel with you. ...