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 ...

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

When I think of a Hula-Hoop, I immediately have lots of funny moments in my head…from when I was 10 years old. It’s been a long time since I’ve had one in my hand, let alone circled one around my hips ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Deanne Love, a 45-year-old professional hula hooper in Brisbane, Australia, about turning her passion into a career. It has been ...

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