The toymaker who invented the Hula Hoop and Frisbee has died.
Richard “Rich” Knerr and his partner Arthur “Spud” Melin co-founded the Wham-O company which specialised in fun products like Silly String and the Super Ball.
Knerr, who retired when he and Melin sold Wham-O in 1982, died this week at the age of 82 after suffering [...]
A picture paints a thousand words but a video is even better!
Here’s a hula hoop video for you (it’s just over 5 mins in length):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9MntsaShi8
Yes, you did hear right - her name really is Betty Hoops!
Leading high street and online retailer John Lewis currently have the Gaiam Dance Hoop and Workout DVD in stock via this page on their website. Stock moves fast though, so if it’s unavailable amazon also have a range of dance hoops too - click here to see the hoops.
Here’s the product information:
Putting the fun into [...]
Welcome to our new blog about the humble Hula Hoop.
Whilst we might mention kids hula hoops for use as toys in outdoor play we’re here to promote the use of adult size dance hoops as an excellent means of getting and keeping in shape. Hooping classes are becoming very popular across the UK as a [...]