Lessons she learned from her nearly 25 years in the circus help with her current job as a stage rigger — someone who wears harnesses and handles ropes and cables that performers hang from. She works ...

A series exploring Boston’s most unique fitness classes by someone who hates fitness classes. Hula Hooping was a summertime staple in our neighborhood growing up, as I’m certain it was for many. So ...

Weighted hula hooping may help support weight loss by boosting calorie burning, increasing core strength, and reducing abdominal fat mass. But more research is needed. Hula hooping is an ancient dance ...

Sisters Rowan and Blythe TwoSisters (their legal last name) were relaxing one evening in Rowan’s Houston home, when a hoop dancing DVD showed up months after Rowan had ordered it. Its arrival led to ...

Hula hooping is an activity that can be done by the whole family. It’s fun, affordable, boosts your mood and counts as exercise. But sometimes, getting started can be a little frustrating — it’s hard ...

Many types of cardiovascular workouts are hard on your joints, expensive or both. Exercising with a weighted hula hoop, on the other hand, is low-to-no impact and budget-friendly. Plus, it’s an ...

If you think hula-hooping is kid's play, pay a visit to Chris Boykin's Glory Fitness studio. His hip-hop cycle boot camp with hula-hoop fitness combines the cardio blast of indoor cycling with intense ...

Warmer weather is guaranteed to make you feel like a kid again, so it’s time to embrace the feeling and take your workout back to the playground. Hula-hooping with an adult-sized weighted hoop (you ...

Which smart hula hoops are best? If you enjoyed playing with a hula hoop as a child, you’ll be pleased to know that the activity is actually a great way to burn calories and improve your ...