We all have to start somewhere, but starting can sometimes be the most difficult part of a process. This is true for most things, and it is true for roller skating as well. It can be a little disheartening to visit your local roller rink for your first ever skating session and see all of the experienced skaters performaing all sorts of complicated movements. You will get there though, you just have to take that first step! Roller skating can be easy once you get the hand of it! If you thinking of visiting Skate World, located in Leesburg, Florida, to try your hand at rolling around the rink, here’s everying you need to know!

The Necesities  

• In order to roller skate, you need, well, the skates. But since you are a first timer, some safety equipment is a great tool to have while you’re learning. Elbow pads, knee pads and a helmet will help keep you protected while you’re getting the hang of things.

Let’s Get Into the Rink Now! 

• You’re all geared up, so now it’s time for the fun part! Before you start rolling around the rink, and doing tricks, you need to know the basics.
  • Place your feet shoulder width apart.
  • Bend you knees and squat slightly. This will give you a bit more spring, and aid your balance.
  • Find a sweet spot with this general stance that you feel comfortable with.
• You’ve got the stance down, now let’s get moving!
  • To start rolling around the rink, position your toes outward and your heels inward.
  • Practice walking like this until you find your balance. You may fall a few times trying to get it just right, but that’s what the pads are for! After a while, you will gain more confidence and be well on your way.
  • Start to move your feet more quickly, and take longer strides.
  • Begin to push off harder with one foot while you glide on the other. Glide farther and farther distances

Look, you’re roller skating! It’s always a great idea to take someone with you that has previous experience to help get you up to speed.

 

School is back in session! The winter break was great, but now it’s time to hit the books again. When school is going on it can be easy to slip into video games and television after a long day at school. Every now and then won’t hurt anyone but after school activities should be mixed up from time to time. But what activity exists that is as fun and enticing as a video game? Here at Skate World in Leesburg, FL, we think we’ve got just the thing for you… Roller skating! See why you should join the party and make your nearest roller rink your next after school destination!

1. It’s Fun – Though most don’t think of exercise as being fun, roller skating is the perfect mix of both!
2. Social – Roller skating is a great way for your child to see current friends and make new ones! If you have made a recent move, hitting the rink might be a great way for your child to meet new friends!
3. Great Exercise – Instead of being sedentary on the couch, let’s get up and get active! Roller skating is recommended by the American Heart Association as a great aerobic activity.
4. Affordable – You might be thinking “This all sounds great so far, but isn’t it expensive?” No! Going to the rink is a very affordable and fun outing. This enjoyable evening out won’t break the bank!
5. Better Brain for School – Studies have shown that regular exercise is a great way to boost the brain’s cognitive function. Regular roller skating could lead to better school performance!

Roller skating is just one of those activities that is too good to be true. But unlike a lot of things that are too good to be true, this activity is VERY real! Not only is it an all around enjoyable pastime, but it is also really great for your health! Now, you might be thinking that there is no way something can be so fun and yet so good for you at the same time. Well, you might be surprised to learn that roller skating is actually recommended by the American Heart Association as a great aerobic activity. Discover the world of benefits you can gain from hitting the rink at Skate World, located in Leesburg, Florida!

Health Benefits of Roller Skating 

• If shedding some callories is the goal you are after, there is no more fun way to acheive that than to skate them away! Roller skating can burn up to 600 calories in one hour!
• Fast or slow, it doesn’t matter the pace that you keep while roller skating. As long as you keep a steady stride it can, and will, improve your cardio vascular health!
• If you come to the skating rink on a regular basis, chances are, you are giving your muscles tremendous exercise! From your legs to your core, skating will make you strong!
• Your endurance will greatly improve when you skate on a regular basis. And the more times you skate, the longer you’ll be able to do it each session!
• The health benefits extend beyond just physical. Roller skating is a wonderful way to blow off some steam and destress after a long week of work or school. Roller skating is great for your physical AND mental heatlh!