| Inline skating is a fun way to get in shape and stay fit | | | | there are a few things to look for. If you're going to |
| especially on warm sunny days when it's a lot more | | | | buy a really cheap pair I'll guarantee you that you will |
| enjoyable to exercise outdoors than on a treadmill or | | | | not enjoy inline skating. What I suggest that you buy a |
| exercise bike indoors at the gym. These days most | | | | pair in the mid-price range.What should you look for in |
| cities have nicely paved paths through parkland, beach | | | | a pair of inline skates? The obvious being that the boot |
| and waterfront areas to make your rollerblading | | | | fits your feet properly in a pair of sports socks. If you |
| experience more enjoyable. Unfortunately depending | | | | feel the boot rubbing against your ankles or your toes |
| on where you live, you may not be able to or want to | | | | rubbing inside the boot, try another pair because ill-fitted |
| rollerblade all year round.There are many benefits to | | | | boots will result in blisters and soar feet. Just like a |
| be derived from inline skating. It's much easier and | | | | badly fitting pair of running shoes.I prefer laces for the |
| safer on the knees and back than jogging since your | | | | boot with one plastic or velcro strap at the top and |
| legs aren't taking as much pounding against a hard | | | | soft boots with plastic heel and bottom moldings for |
| surface. You don't have to travel as far as cycling to | | | | extra support. Soft boots with no plastic molding |
| get maximum benefits. Along with a great | | | | support usually give way to your ankle over time. |
| cardiovascular workout, blading provides you with a | | | | Wheels should be in the 76-78mm range. 80mm is too |
| fantastic lower body workout by strengthening and | | | | big a wheel for most people. Look for bearings with |
| toning your thighs, gluteus, calves and hamstrings. It's | | | | ABEC 4-5. Most quality inline skates come with ABEC |
| like doing thousands of lunges using your own body | | | | 5 bearings nowadays anyway.I've tried several |
| weight without even realizing it or getting bored!I also | | | | different makes of inline skates over the years. I find I |
| recommend that you combine blading with strength | | | | like K2 the best and highly recommend them. I like their |
| training exercises with weights such as leg extensions, | | | | sleek design, they fit my feet very well and have great |
| leg presses and calf raises to name a few. This will | | | | support. K2s are also very comfortable and light in |
| ensure that your muscles and bones remain strong | | | | weight. Ultra Wheels are also very good and I hear |
| and it helps to prevent any possible injuries from | | | | that Salomon are quality blades too.Inline skates are |
| occurring.Before you begin inline skating for the day, | | | | easy to maintain. The wheels need to be rotated |
| you may want to do a little bit of light stretching | | | | every once in a while to prevent uneven wearing out. |
| particularly focusing on your thighs and hamstrings. | | | | So if you use them 3 times a week, monthly is fine or |
| Right now there is debate over whether or not to | | | | take a look for how much wear there is on the |
| stretch before exercising. I believe you should do what | | | | wheels. The bearings need to be lubricated too. I do |
| feels best for you. Also, the first few minutes should | | | | this by removing the wheel bearings assembly and |
| be done at a slower pace as a warm up for your | | | | wiping the surface of any dirt and then spraying the |
| muscles.I find that roller blading is extremely safe once | | | | entire wheel bearing assembly with lubricant. I don't |
| you get proficient at it. Rarely will you fall by yourself. If | | | | remove the bearings from the assembly casing any |
| you do, it's usually a result of your surroundings. No | | | | more since I find very little dirt gets in there and it's a lot |
| different than cycling or walking on a sidewalk. To | | | | of work.In this article I've discussed the cardiovascular |
| prevent injuries and scrapes, you may wish to | | | | and strength training benefits associated with inline |
| purchase elbow, wrist and knee pads plus a | | | | skating. What you should look for when purchasing a |
| helmet.What should you look for when buying a pair of | | | | pair of inline skates and their proper maintenance.Peter |
| inline skates? If you're new to this sport, I suggest you | | | | Kudlacz is the owner of where you can find online |
| either borrow a pair from a friend or rent a pair just to | | | | fitness and golf programs, exercise instruction guides, |
| try it out, get a feel. When you're ready to buy a pair | | | | articles, resources and tips. |