Hula hoop dance-off: KLG vs. Hoda vs. Florence Henderson

By Danielle Brennan, TODAY.com producer

Since it’s Try-Day Friday, TODAY’s Kathie Lee and Hoda decided to go for a classic exercise that’s making a comeback as a fitness trend: Hula hooping. How did our ladies do? Take a look:

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Hoda and Kathie Lee try hula hooping. Who did a better job?

Even as the segment ended and Bobbie’s Buzz began, Kathie Lee didn’t stop showing off her moves. She continued to hula hoop as Bobbie shared her best beauty sleep products.

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Not done yet! Just because Bobbie's Buzz began didn't mean Kathie Lee was going to stop.

 

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Kathie Lee's grand hula-hooping finale really was impressive.

Who knew that among Kathie Lee’s other talents (writing, singing, co-hosting, drinking) she should add hula hooping to the list?


It didn't stop there. After Florence Henderson and Deborah Norville appeared to talk about the 60th anniversary of TODAY, the former staffers participated in their own hoop-off. Who won?

 

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Henderson, a former TODAY girl, took the title.

Is there a hula hoop battle royale in the future? If so, Florence and Kathie Lee should team up.

Who do you think won the hula hoop dance-off: Kathie Lee, Hoda or Florence ? Cast your vote below. 

Who won the hula hoop dance-off?

 

TODAY's Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb chat about all the fun that was had on set — and at Thursday night's kickoff party — with anchors present and past for the show's 60th anniversary.

 

How do you do at hula hooping? What other exercise do you think the ladies should try on Try-Day Friday? What about the other anchors? How do you think they would do? Tell us in the comments!

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Danielle Brennan is a producer for TODAY.com. She hasn't tried hula hooping in at least 20 years but she knows that both Kathie Lee and Florence Henderson would put her to shame. Now if they ever tried singing out-loud while running on the treadmill ... Danielle knows she'd win that battle.

Results with 1 short comment
Total of 153 votes

57.5%
Kathie Lee
88 votes
5.2%
Hoda
8 votes
37.3%
Florence Henderson
57 votes
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Kathie Lee

Control, 'she' had it! I started making hula hoops this summer. Burn approx 90 calories, 15 min, small glass of wine!

     - 4:56 pm EST on Fri Jan 13, 2012

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    Comment author avatarKyle Petersenvia Facebook

    It was so much fun hooping with Kathie Lee and Hoda. Great work guys. Check us out at www.TrooHoops.com

      Reply#1 - Fri Jan 13, 2012 1:04 PM EST

      Great stuff! In addition to burning calories, hooping helps with cardio capacity, balance, and coordination. We teach hoop fitness for all ages with hi-quality hand-made hoops. Come see us in Fla., www.behoopful.com, FB: Be Hoopful.

        Reply#2 - Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:13 PM EST
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