Roller Skate Fitness

Easy on the joints

Skating provides you with fluid motion that keeps
you from damaging your joints, helping you enjoy movement similar
to running to or dancing without the harsh impact. According to a study conducted at the University of
Massachusetts, skating causes less than 50 percent of the impact shock to joints compared to running. In other
words, an aerobic roller skating workout has the same benefit as the same amount of time spent jogging, only
without the joint damage.

Great as a cross training exercise

Roller skating is equivalent to jogging in terms of health benefits and caloric
consumption, reduction of body fat, and leg strength development. So if you’re an athlete and you’re looking for
an activity to keep you in shape during the offseason, pick up a pair of roller skates!

Calorie burning

An average-sized man who weighs around 190 pounds can expect to burn about
10 calories each minute of roller skating, while an average-sized woman weighing 163 pounds can expect to burn
about 9 calories per minute. The calorie-burning benefits of roller skating add up quickly; you can burn between
300 and 600 calories if you skate for a full hour.

Good for mood

Have you ever seen a person roller skating and frowning at the same time? Of course not!
Between the music, lights, sunlight, social aspect, health benefits and fun, roller skating is one of the most fun
workouts!

Works the arms and legs

Skating works the legs and glutes as you power through movement, while your arms
and core get a workout as you balance your body during the movement. According to GetRolling.com, roller
skating helps build strength, especially in the muscles of the lower body. Stronger muscles and better
coordination work together to prevent injuries and keep you active and limber as you age.
Great for improving balance, agility and coordination: Roller skating helps improve balance with the strength
of abdominal and lower-back muscles, since you must maintain a steady core to stay upright. Coordinating
balance and leg movement improves coordination.

Strengthen the heart

The American Heart Association recognizes roller skating as an effective aerobic exercise
that helps strengthen the heart. According to research conducted at the Universitat Konstantx, moderate roller
skating increases a skater’s heart rate to levels ranging from 140 to 160 beats per minute, while skating at top
speeds can increase heart rate up to around 180 beats per minute.

Endurance

In addition to increasing muscle strength, roller skating can help increase muscle
endurance. Adding a few uphill climbs to each skating session trains your muscles, along with your cardiovascular
system, to use the body’s energy stores more efficiently. This means you can skate longer distances – and do
other intense workouts – without becoming exhausted.

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