Hula hooping may offer an effective workout

The small amount of research available into hula hooping exercise has shown that it helps you increase core strength and endurance, as well as noticeably reduce lower abdominal fat. Photo: dpa

Strengthen your hips, back and stomach, while having fun as well? Hula hooping is no longer just for children, but has become a true-blue workout trend for adults bored with traditional methods.

Workout researcher Lars Donath is all on board. “It’s a low-threshold training device, ” says the expert from the German Sport University in Cologne. The risk of injury is low as well.