Balls, hoops, slingshots are some of the oldest known toys. Also some of the simplest. No batteries, computer skills or assembly required. But make them out of sturdy polyethylene, color them boldly, ...

If you’ve scrolled through social media recently, you’ve likely seen a video or two of people trying out a weighted hula hoop. The hashtag #weightedhulahoop has millions of views on TikTok, with ...

Some version of the Hula-Hoop has been around for millennia, but the popular plastic version was introduced by Wham-O in the 1950s and quickly became a fad. Now, researchers have taken a closer look ...

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 ...