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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 Hoop Dance
Hula Hoop Dance has been in existence for about ten years. It combines dancing with hula hooping to create a beautiful type of dance. These hula hoops are much heavier than the small, light weight hula hoops we all remember from our childhood.These hula hoops are typically handmade and are decorated with pretty coloured tape and ribbons. You will find them for sale online, at markets and at festivals.
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Hula Hoops Questions
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How do you catch the Wii Fit Hula hoop? 2 AnswersWhile standing on the balance board, bend your knees. Then, lean forward, on the board, and lunge your upper body forward, up and at an angle. It helps to put... read more -
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
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Hula Hoop Forums and Blogs
- Yahoo! Groups: The Hoop Loop
- Google Blog Search: Hula Hoops
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Cheese and Onion hula hoops, so nice yet bag soooooo small
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home from college early, in bed with beef hula hoops, watching jezza kyle, if this isn't the life then I don't know what is!
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Just wondering, can a pregnant woman do hula hoops? *boink boink
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Tried to get someone's SpAd hooked on Hula Hoops. Partial success.
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Oh and to top it off with some bbq hula hoops ;)
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