Hula-hooping instructor Joan Vilardi teaches a class on the sand at Corey Beach in Blue Point. Credit: Linda Rosier Vilardi ...

When Karl Lagerfeld introduced his ridiculously oversize hula hoop beach bag at a Chanel runway show in the fall, he inadvertently struck a pop-cultural chord. Among the most talked about accessories ...

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 ...