First lady Michelle Obama hooped it up for health — hula hooped, that is — managing to get in an impressive 142 swivels before her hula hoop hit the ground. Jumping rope double dutch? Not so much. / ...

Benefits: “Great transverse [rotational] and frontal [side-to-side] plane movement, which are important for reducing injury. Develops static balance [a foundation for the more important dynamic ...

Benefits: "Great transverse (rotational) and frontal (side-to-side) plane movement, which are important for reducing injury. Develops static balance (a foundation for the more important dynamic ...

Taylor Hicks, 12, right, smiles as she shows other sixth grade students how to hula hoop. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH Buy This Image A student sits on the gym floor after removing the ankle straps for a ...

Which smart hula hoops are best? Hula hooping is not only fun, but it’s also a great form of exercise that can help you burn calories and sculpt your body. Traditional hula hoops can be challenging to ...