Ice skating is known for having a slow-ish learning curve, in the sense that it usually takes days for someone to be proficient at a beginner’s level. Though it has a reputation for being a little tricky to learn, many people believe that there is a good way to predict whether someone will be a … Read more
When it comes to sports, it’s common knowledge that people get really dedicated to their exercise of choice. Roller skating is no different in that respect. When people get bitten by the skating bug, they often take every opportunity possible to make sure that they are able to keep on skating. That’s why there are … Read more
For a smoother riding experience, your skating wheels are as good as the surface that they are riding on. If you skate on the wrong surface with the wrong wheels, you won’t only fall of your skates, but might get injured in the process. Skating surfaces or areas are important to skating as they ensure … Read more
When you first start your time at a roller rink, there are a lot of things that you might be wondering. You might wonder whether you have the moxie and mettle to join a roller derby. You might be wondering how that one guy can spin around on one leg. And, you also might be … Read more
Let’s just be real. Wearing a helmet can save your life, but it’s not necessarily the most enjoyable thing to wear. It can be annoying, can limit your vision, or can just make you look a little dorky. Most people don’t want to wear a helmet when they’re roller skating. But, do you have to … Read more
If you ask skaters why they love to roller skate, you will probably hear many reasons, but two among them will stand out – for exercise purposes and to have fun. Both reasons are the major reasons why people skate. And yes, roller skating is good for the body in many ways that you can … Read more
If you’re looking to lose weight, then you probably have been eyeing a new pair of skates. Doctors and weight loss experts agree that skating of all types can offer a fun way to get your aerobic exercise, tone your body, and shed pounds. However, not all types of skating are built equally in terms … Read more
When it comes to sports, certain activities come to mind: baseball, basketball, golf…You get the gist. Roller skating, though, doesn’t exactly come up in peoples’ dialogues when it comes to sports, even though it’s clearly an athletic activity. Some skaters, though, are adamant that it’s a sport all the same. But is it, really? Let’s … Read more