article_snippet: The hula hoop and twister fads of the mid-20th century are also featured.
article_snippet: The hula hoop was an almighty craze in the mid century but also provided a form of exercise .
article_snippet: The Trim Twist was an exercise board popular among Sixties housewives and office workers .
article_snippet: The hula hoop took centre stage, promoted as an exercise tool!
article_snippet: The Trim Twist, a square of pressed board on top of a metal turning mechanism, was a hit with housewives and office workers alike.