TikTok users swear by weighted hula hoops for toning their core and burning calories—but do they really work? The short answer: Yes, and they're making a major comeback as a go-to tool for fun, ...

The Hula-Hoop is one of the most famous toys in history, but the science behind it has gotten little attention. Some of us are master twirlers, while others can't manage more than one spin.

Janet's object is one of the world's simplest toys - the hula hoop. The hula hoop craze of the late Fifties was the first time a toy had taken off in this way - with practically everyone either ...