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- Developed by: Wham-O
- Common uses: Play, exercise
- Made from: Marlex plastic
- Exact historical origin unknown
- Wham-O sold over 100 million in first year on the market
- Roxann Rose holds world record for Hula Hooping 90 hours
- World Hoop Day was celebrated 07-07-07, the next WHD is 08-08-08
- Hula Hooping has become a popular form of exercise
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Hula Hoops were introduced in 1958 by the Wham-O toy company. The 3-foot diameter plastic hoop with is primarily meant to be spun at the hips, using swaying movements that cause the hoop to stay in place through centrifugal force. The movements resemble Hawaiian Hula dance—the source of the name.
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History
Though similar devices have been in use for centuries—for exercise, archery and play—the modern Hula Hoop was invented in 1957, and marketed the following year, by the Southern California toy company Wham-O (previously known for its sling shot and, later, for the Frisbee). Within the toy's first year on the market, it became a massive worldwide fad with 100 million sold. Recent advancements in plastics had made it possible for the toy to be rigid, light and durable. -
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Hula Hoops Questions
How many calories does hula hooping for five minutes burn? 1 Answer"One minute of Hula Hooping burns as many calories as running an eight-minute mile or high impact aerobic class, according to the Cooper Institute, a health-bas... read more
Where can I buy an adult size hula hoop? I wanna hula like Grace Jones! 1 AnswerThey are pretty much one size fits all. The ones you see at the toy store are the same ones adults can exercise with. You could ask at a fitness store too. A... read more
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Hula Hoop Forums and Blogs
- Yahoo! Groups: The Hoop Loop
- Google Blog Search: Hula Hoops
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In retaliation i took a mini roll, a penguin bar, and a bag of hula hoops, switched fresh eggs wit stale ones and thru socks off the balcony
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Today's my bday - I turn 51 yay! I was born the same year as the Whamo Hula Hoop. Just like hoops have gotten better & more fun, so have I:)
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Is it true what they say about Hula Hoops re leakage? I hope not. <crunch>
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wow Hula Hoops aren't really a library crisp. But i don't give a shizz, i'm hungry.
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Hula Hoops multipack 7 packs for 60p instore at morrisons http://bit.ly/5szpKK
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