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
Supporting Studies and Articles
- https://www.rollerblade.com/the-rollerblade-experience/fitness/health-benefit/
- https://www.fitandme.com/benefits-of-rollerblading/
- https://betterme.world/articles/how-many-calories-does-rollerblading-burn/#:~:text=Benefits%20Of%20The%20Rollerblading,-Rollerblading%20can%20bring&text=It%20helps%20to%20develop%20your,the%20edge%20off%20your%20fatigue.
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/exercise/art-20050999
- https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm
- https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/effects-of-stress-on-your-body
