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