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Rollerblading

Description

Rollerblading, also known as inline skating, involves skating on shoes fitted with a series of wheels in a single line. This activity combines physical exercise with the enjoyment of outdoor environments and can be a fun way to improve fitness and coordination.

Time Commitment

30 minutes - 2 hours per session

Suggested Frequency

2-3 times per week

Time of Day

Mornings or evenings when temperatures are cooler and pathways less crowded

How to Do It

Once you have the required equipment, all you have to do is find a safe area to rollerblade. This could be a park, the sidewalk, or an indoor arena which hosts rollerblading events.

If you’re a beginner, you can seek out lessons to learn the ins and outs of rollerblading or you can watch videos on how to rollerblade and teach yourself.

Required Equipment

Rollerblades
Helmet
Other protective equipment, such as knee and elbow pads

Benefits

May increase core strength
May improve balance
May improve your mood
May improve cardiovascular health
May improve coordination
May promote weight loss
May increase stamina

Why it works

Rollerblading is a low-impact aerobic exercise which gets both your heart and lungs working while simultaneously working your core as your body works to balance itself. Rollerblading also strengthens your upper and lower body muscles - your legs as they push your body forward and your arms as they swing back and forth providing stabilization.

Possible Side Effects

Risk of falls and related injuries.
Muscle soreness, especially for beginners or after intense sessions.

Tips

By maintaining a skating speed of 10mph you can burn approximately 6 calories a minute, or 360 calories every hour.
Rollerblading has a lower impact on your joints than running.
Is a good exercise for cross-training as it works your muscles as well as your cardiovascular system