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Hourglass figure ideal for mastering art of hula hooping, study finds

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81% Informative

Study by New York University suggests narrow waist and large hips are optimal for keeping a hoop spinning in a stable position.

Those with less curvy physiques may be able to compensate by making larger hip movements at a faster pace, the analysis concluded.

The findings may have useful applications in how to harvest energy from vibrating objects or manipulate objects using rotational forces.

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86

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88

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64

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informal

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English

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53

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possibly offensive

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long-living

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