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 ...

Hula hooping may be literal child's play, but as it turns out, the physics behind the gym-class staple is so complicated that ...

Hula hooping is so commonplace that we may overlook some interesting questions it raises: "What keeps a hula hoop up against gravity?" and "Are some body types better for hula hooping than others?" A ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Your favorite childhood activity is now a fun and effective workout. PokPak05/Getty Images Remember spending hours with a hula ...

As a kid I never quite got the hang of hula hooping. My friends could do it for what seemed like hours, yet the second I lost concentration, my hoop would clatter to the floor. I was glad when ...

Hula hoop exercises provide an aerobic workout while activating muscles in the hips, pelvis, lower back, thighs, legs, and abdomen. Studies suggest that this exercise promotes heart health, ...

"I couldn't exercise today either..." I never stuck with anything I started, and as someone who kept repeating that ...

Hula hooping is so commonplace that we may overlook some interesting questions it raises: 'What keeps a hula hoop up against gravity?' and 'Are some body types better for hula hooping than others?' A ...