You probably haven't tried hula-hooping since you were a kid, but it is actually a really great work out for your abdominal, back, and hip muscles. If you have kids, go out and join them in a hoola-hooping contest. As a parent, being an active role model will increase your child's participation in physical activities. Plus it helps you stay fit too! If you do not have kids, you can still hoola-hoop to some fun music on the radio. Any song with a quick beat will help you get those hips moving! A 150 lb person can burn approximately 50 calories hula-hooping for 10 minutes.
Note: always consult with a physician before starting a new exercise program.