Skates both in winter and in summer

In fashion circles, it is believed that roller skates are practically the only and best way to improve health, improve fitness for the summer. Others argue that only teenagers skate, who have nothing to do at home, that this is the most traumatic sport. Still, you need to adhere to a sound position and understand that if you approach skating wisely, you can get great benefits for your body. Plus, it’s a great outdoor activity for the whole family!

As we said before, ice skating is healthy. It is very popular with people of all ages. In addition to benefits for the body, this type of relaxation has many benefits for the soul. Such sports minimize the development of depression and reduce stress. It is ice skating or roller skating that will help combine pleasant body exercises and time to give rest to the brain. And physical activity on skates helps the body to reduce the action of the “harmful” hormone – cortisol and awaken useful endorphins. Concentration on the technique of performing the exercises helps to distract from all experiences. After such a rest, the brain will work faster and more efficiently, you will be able to find answers to unresolved questions. In addition to mental relaxation, ice skating helps to achieve good physical shape and improve immunity. The following advantages of this type of recreation are highlighted:

1. It trains and stretches muscles.
2. The flexibility of the body increases, due to the burning of calories, the general appearance of the body changes.
3. Resistance to respiratory infections grows,
4. Movement coordination improves.
5. The body’s endurance increases.

Now let’s see how many calories are burned when skating and inline skating. It depends on the weight and the amount of time you spend:

So, if you decide to start skating, you need to know the following points.

1. The boot should fit snugly around the leg. Therefore, in a store or rental you need to take your own size.
2. Lace up the skates tightly – with hooks and holes at the bottom. If the skates are not properly tightened, you may fall.
3. On straight legs, you will not be able to ride on ice. The first thing to do is bend your knees.
4. You can’t push off with a prong. In general, for now, forget about the fact that there are teeth on the skates.
5. How then to get around? Experiment. In theory, the push should be made with the inside edge of the free leg.
6. After you have bent your knees, “slip” your boots, that is, just tilt them towards each other. Know that you are standing on the inner edges of your skates.
7. Now you need to turn the socks to the sides a little so that the legs ride at an angle. Spread your arms to the sides, you can start moving.
8. In the process of movement, you need to transfer weight from foot to foot. To do this, alternately straighten and bend your knees. Now, you are already driving a little. ?
9. And how to slow down, you ask? The simplest thing is to slide on one bent leg, bring the other leg forward and brake with the heel. Again, you don’t need to use the prongs.
10. If you fall, you need to try to get up, pushing off from behind with your hands and lifting your pelvis. Get on your knees to begin with.
11. When you get up from the fall, catch your breath a little. Do not try to drive further immediately, as a fall may cause a slight shock.
12. In the first few hours, you will notice that you are skating much better. Now it’s time to let go of the board or the hand of the escort.

Winter is over, and with it your dream of learning to skate? Nothing like this!

The summer season is ahead, it’s time to master roller skating. After them, you can easily get on figure skates in winter.

First of all, try your hand at renting videos or from friends. If you enjoyed your first ride, you can think about buying them.

When choosing rollers, you should adhere to the “golden mean”. The quality of cheap skates is poor and you are unlikely to enjoy the ride. And you will not be able to estimate too expensive ones yet. The first videos should be chosen from inline fitness models. In them, all 4 wheels are in one line, the wheels themselves are large. When choosing rollers, you need to take care that the leg is tightly and reliably fixed in the skate, but that nothing will pull it down. The rollers should be 1-2 sizes larger. Don’t forget about protection!

The set of protection consists of knee pads and elbow pads that will protect you from impacts and dislocations.

You can ride wherever there is dry and even asphalt, and there are few passers-by, dogs and cars around. Clothes should be comfortable and not new, so that you don’t feel sorry for them.

So, if you decide to master the videos yourself, try to follow the following rules.

1. The main thing in skating is to keep your balance. To do this, take the following stance: back straight, legs shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, rollers parallel to each other. The body should be slightly tilted forward, thus. the center of gravity of the body will be in front. This stance eliminates the risk of falling onto your back and provides balance.
2. Stand in the original stance: lift your right leg (if you are right-handed), take a small step forward to the right, while straightening the other leg (pushing off the ground with your left foot). Take a push, take the starting position – only it is no longer static, but in motion – and repeat all over again with a change of legs. At the initial stage, the movement will resemble a pendulum – you will roll, swinging from side to side.
3. After making one push, do not rush to do the next – try to roll as long as possible. On roller skates you need to ride, not “walk”.
4. Try to help yourself with your hands: if the right leg goes forward (push with the left leg), then the left hand moves forward, and the right one – back.
5. The simplest and most reliable braking is to use the standard roller brake. It is usually attached to the right leg. To brake, you need to take the initial stance, transfer your body weight to your left leg, lean forward a little more than usual and then, smoothly straightening your right leg, move it forward, placing it on the heel. It is very important to remember about balance: when braking, it is easy to fall on your back.

To avoid injury, the following rules must be followed:

1. Warm up before riding. A “warmed-up” organism is less prone to injury. It will be enough to do 10-15 squats, several stretching exercises and a complex of bends.
2. Practice good hygiene and wear clean socks when rollerblading.
3. Don’t ride for long. As soon as you feel tired in the muscles, stop.
4. Always wear protection on your elbows, knees, hands.
5. Do not accelerate faster than the speed at which you could stop at a distance of 1-2 meters.
6. Avoid descending stairs, slides, driving on uneven asphalt, as well as on the roadway.
7. Perform any new exercise at a low speed and level surface at first, there should be no fences or other obstacles nearby.
8. Avoid slippery areas and puddles, as they can cause injury.

As you can see, ice skating is an all-season activity, ideal for outdoor family fun. It has many benefits. It is no coincidence that it is now so widespread in Russia.