| We've all seen those crazy kids doing extreme inline | | | | in for hours and hours of fun. It is also a fun and |
| skating with obstacles, and jumps, and wild tricks, but | | | | eco-friendly form of transportation. And what about |
| we've also seen those very relaxed people, rolling | | | | the fitness benefits? It is recommended by the AHA |
| down the street, at a very comfortable pace, and | | | | (American Heart Association) as a great aerobic |
| we think... I wish I could do that. The truth is that | | | | exercise. When you take long strides you can |
| inline skating is for everyone, from a 4 year old to an | | | | increase the heart rate and even strengthen the |
| 80 year old grandmother. Inline skating can be learned | | | | muscles on your back. Did you know that inline |
| at any age and it is an affordable activity. Learning | | | | skating engages all the muscles in your body? It has |
| the basic techniques takes a relatively short time. | | | | the same benefits as jogging or riding a bike, but |
| You can learn at your own pace... no need to skate | | | | without the impact these activities can have on your |
| backwards right away. The equipment you need is | | | | joints and muscles! Plus, skating can burn up to 600 |
| not all that expensive, and if you invest in a good | | | | calories per hour. |
| quality pair of inline skates and protective gear to | | | | There are awesome skating locations everywhere. |
| start with, it can last a very long time with the | | | | Every city has special paths and trails for skating |
| proper maintenance. | | | | there are indoor and outdoor rinks and skate parks. |
| You can skate alone, or in groups, and you can take | | | | There are also a bunch of social skating events that |
| your equipment with you everywhere you go. | | | | you can attend. You'll be surprised by all the |
| It is not a dangerous sport as many others can be. | | | | possibilities when you start looking for places to go |
| As long as you use the right protective equipment, | | | | and things to do with skates! |
| once you learn to keep your balance and roll, you are | | | | |