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June 23, 2008 - This week marks the 50th anniversary of the original Hula Hoop, a toy near and dear to the hearts - and hips - of both children and adults, according to this report from  Consumers Report.

In recent years, the popular, hip-shakin' activity has evolved into a creative form of aerobic exercise, and is now one of the activities on Nintendo's Wii Fit. Exercising with fitness toys such as the weighted hula hoop, jump rope, or stablity ball is a good way to spice up your workout routine.

Worried you can't hoop with the best of 'em?

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Well, CR says it has consulted with experts on a heavier hula hoop called the Heavy Hoop, a foam-padded steel version of the plastic hula hoop used for workouts. The experts said anyone who can keep a regular hula hoop up should be able to whirl a Heavy Hoop too, and the extra weight may actually make it easier because of greater resistance between the hoop and the body.

The advanced hoop workout may also burn more calories than would high-impact aerobics for people who are fit.

For those who still got it! Check YouTube.

Check out this older guy on YouTube, he's still got it. Click Here.

Get paid to make a video

For those of you who think you still have it, Sports Hoops is seeking videos and will pay up to $500 for those accepted. Click here to see their expert demo. Click here to find out more about entering your video. Official Website for "Sports Hoops," click here.

Click here to the Consumer Reports Health Blog to see comments on the Hula Hoop, click here.

Wikipedia says the exact origins of the Hula Hoop are unknown, click here.

Wham-O sells today's hoops, click here.

>> Read more from Consumers Report on how to stay active and fit—the 10 extra health perks of working out.