Nothing can ruin playing in a sporting event or being active like a few aches and pains, and if you do it often enough it’s almost inevitable. And though roller skating is perfect in most other areas, it is not excluded from this. Other than the occasional spill in the rink, one of the most common roller skating pains stems from the feet. Blisters. If you skate often and long enough, blisters will most likely happen to you too. A bad enough blister can really ruin an otherwise great skate session, so how do we avoid them? Skate World Leesburg, located in Leesburg, FL,  wants every skate session to be an enjoyable one, so here are our tips on how to keep your feet blister-free.

• Properly Fitting Skates – This should be your first line of defense against pesky blisters forming. Blisters happen when there is too much friction between your foot and the inside of the skate. Be sure that when you rent or buy a pair of skates that they fit your foot well.
• Toe Pushing – This is another huge contributor to blisters from roller skating. Many people when they skate tend to be “toe pushers.” Instead of pushing off with your toe while skating, push off with your whole foot to mitigate the heel moving up and down.
• Double Up – If you feel that these dreaded blisters are unavoidable, double up on your socks and give you feet and extra layer of protection.

We wish you all happy skating! Keep up with more roller skating tips and rink news on our social media pages. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus.

The school year is over and the summer festivities have begun! The summer break is a great time
to enjoy a break from the rigors of exams and projects to relax and have fun. This time of year everyone wants to make the most of their time off, but what summer activities are the best to pursue? Thoughts of summer swing towards the pool and enjoying a little sunshine, but for us, there is no better way to spend your time off than at Skate World Leesburg in Leesburg, FL! Find out why a summer spent in the rink is a summer well spent!

• Air Conditioned – It’s getting HOT out there, and as we get deeper into summer the heat is only going to get worse. But here in the rink the temperature is always the same! Come cool off
  with us.
• Great Exercise – With school related sports and activities at an end, it can be easy to fall into unhealthy habits. Roller skating is a great and fun way to stay active in the summer.
• Great for Everyone – Roller skating isn’t great for just one group of people, it’s great for everyone! Bring the whole family or just yourself, roller skating has something to offer all ages.
• Summer Hours – Our summer hours will take effect beginning June 12th. Check out our summer hours and plan your next visit!

We hope to see you in the rink this summer! If you want to keep up with what we have going on in the rink, check out our social media pages. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus.

Roller skating is, to us, one of the funnest activities imaginable! But all of that fun can be derailed by improperly functioning and fitting equipment, especially roller skates. But a skate that doesn’t fit quite right, doesn’t always mean that you selected the wrong size for your foot. While this is a very definite possibility, you may also just need to simply adjust the laces. Like skates, feet come in all different shapes and sizes, and sometimes minor tweaks need to be made. Skate World Leesburg in Leesburg, FL, wants to see everyone in our rink having nothing less than a great time! So, follow these lacing tips if you are someone who is struggling with this.

• High Arches? If you have really high arches that cause the tops of your feet to be raised a little higher than most, relieve that pressure. Roller skates are supposed to be a little snug, but not uncomfortable.
• Is your heel slipping? If this is you, and you have been fitted for skates by someone who is knowledgable, try this lacing technique that will help alleviate this issue.
• Toe problems? Let’s raise them up a bit! This particular lacing method will help to alleviate hammer toes, toe corn, nail problems and any other painful toes issues you might experience with your toes.

Join us at our rink! Check out our hours and plan your next visit to the rink!

Spring Break is almost here! Students have been hard at work for almost 3 months now, so before everyone cracks under the pressure of tests and projects, a little break is in order. Spring break is a time to step away from the stresses of studying and enjoy a little fun and relaxation. This year, ditch the video games and television and go for something a little more exciting. There are a multitude of different activities you could pursue, but might we suggest roller skating?? Skate World, located in Leesburg, Florida, is hosting an All Night Late Skate in celebration of the time off! Check out the details below:

• Who: You and Skate World! Join us in the rink for some spring break fun.
• What: An All Night Late Skate! Admission for this event will be $30 or $25 for advance VIP tickets (on sale through Sunday the 13th). Ticket includes 12 hours of skating games and fun, 2 hour Pizza and Pepsi Pig-out and Extreme fun zone outside after midnight with Rock wall, Obstacle course, Wrecking ball and Vertical rush.
• When: The Late Skate will occur on Friday, March 18th from 7pm-7am. Come literally skate the night away with us!
• Where: Skate World is located in Leesburg, Florida at 424 North Palmetto St., Leesburg, FL 34748
• Why: To celebrate the hard work students have put in the first half of this semester! Join us for a little fun and relaxation before school starts back.

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!