If you haven’t seen a Hula Hoop since you were a kid, it’s time to take another look. No longer just toys, hoops of all kinds are now popular workout tools. But is hooping really good exercise?

When gyms, yoga studios and other workout facilities shut down in March 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people developed their own home workout routines.

Establishing an effective, sustainable exercise routine is a key component of any weight-loss strategy, says Russell F. Camhi, a primary care sports medicine physician at the Northwell Health Orthopaedic Institute in Great Neck, New York. He’s head team physician at Hofstra University in Uniondale, New York, and an assistant professor at Hofstra/Northwell School of Medicine.

These days, it seems every celebrity has a diet or workout protocol they recommend above all others. As one of the hottest celebrities in Hollywood for years, Jennifer Aniston is no different; recently, she’s been touting the benefits of the so-called 15-15-15 workout plan, or the Jennifer Aniston workout. And trainers say this approach is more than just a gimmick, it’s straightforward and accessible.

Strong is the new skinny.