I've been inline
skating for years now and I find it to be one of the safest and most enjoyable
ways to get an effective cardiovascular workout. Not only is inline skating
easy on your joints like your knees, it also does not put undue strain
on your back.
People often ask me whether
it's easy to learn how to inline skate?
My reply to this question
is that if you can ice skate it's very easy to begin inline skating. It
just takes a little while to get used to the feeling of being on wheels
and the pavement rather than on a blade and ice. If you have never inline
skated, it will take some time to learn and get used to the feeling, just
like anything else in life. I recommend that when you first try it, that
you wear proper protection like elbow, knee and wrist pads. Find a place
where the pavement is relatively smooth and not crowded with people. It
also helps to have a friend to help you along. Take it slow at the beginning
and you will be inline skating in no time.
I've written a comprehensive
article, which can be found on my site, describing the benefits of inline
skating, what you should look for when purchasing a pair of inline skates
and their proper maintenance. You can read the complete article here.
Posted on: Tuesday August 23, 2005 12:45 pm
