In West Virginia, The Herald-Mail reports, "Sometimes vigorous play is the best way to accomplish some serious fitness work. ... Melody Robinson and her daughter, Stephanie Connell, 22, of Hedgesville, W.Va., have been selling hula hoops at Boomtown Hoops since 2004. ... "People love it," Connell said. "They are not only reminded of their childhood, but they enjoy the full workout they get from hooping. Hooping is great for core strengthening, abs, glutes, arms - pretty much everything. ... My mother lost 35 pounds in four months," said Connell. "She combined a proper diet with hooping. She is really an example of how much hula hooping can aid in the weight loss process." Full article: The Herald-Mail. You can also check out Boomtown Hoops in Flip Magazine.