Easy maintenance steps to extend your roller skates’ life   High-quality roller skates are not cheap and it is important that you take good care of them. It does not matter if you skate indoors or outdoors. Do you know how easily dust and dirt can ruin your skates? Cleaning your skates improves their durability and ensures that they continue to work well. Here are 4 easy steps to help you keep your skates in good shape. Boots People often forget to look after their boots while cleaning their roller skating gear. The most crucial thing is to keep them dry and well-conditioned. Humidity, sweat, or water from puddles can add moisture that can be damaging. If you have leather boots, you can wipe them with a soft cloth from time to time. And to thoroughly clean them, you can use a leather conditioner every few weeks. It protects the leather and keeps it soft. And if the material of your boots is suede, a suede protectant can come in handy as it keeps it from fading shortly. Rubbing...

  Tips for Outdoor Skating Are you tired of just skating in the rinks and want to try something more adventurous? The outdoors are a perfect place for you. You can improve your roller skating skills by trying different paths. And did you know that skating is a great aerobic exercise? So, by covering long distances, you are also improving your cardiovascular fitness . Not only is skating outdoors more fun but also more challenging! And before you take out your outdoor roller skates , take note of these tips for a better and safer roller skating experience. Check your path As a skater, it is best to know your route beforehand. Paths with puddles or gravel can cause trouble while skating. Skating on wet pavement can cause your wheels to slide, which can result in a fall. Also, moisture can ruin your skating boot and cause the bearing to rust, which would prevent them from spinning. Similarly, a gravel path hampers a proper skating experience and damages your skates. Make sure to ch...

  When we hear the word exercise, typically the first images that come to mind are intense workouts sessions at the gym. But that is not the only way to exercise and stay in shape. Exercise can be fun if you roller skate! Many people do not realize it but skating is the perfect fitness routine with exercise and fun all bundled together. It is a sport that keeps you fit, allows you to have a great time with friends and have unlimited fun. Improves strength As entertaining as it is to do roller skating, it also involves a lot of physical effort.   Skaters have to use their muscles to propel themselves on wheels. All parts of the body, from the legs and glutes to the core and arms have to work together to skate. Regular skating improves body coordination and strength. With the help of a pair of fitness skates, you can perform better. Better balance One of the most important skills required for roller skating is balance. Standing upright and walking while wearing wheels is not...

 Every skater wants a more powerful skating stride. Read on to know more about what you should avoid while adding more power and efficiency to your skating stride.   The skating stride involves the push, the lateral push, and the glide, and the regroup.   During skating, your body weight should be directly over your support leg and not sideways. Many skaters try to accelerate by pushing further, without paying attention to support skate and body position.   While a longer push will help you gain more speed, it is possible if the push is made with the leg only, without lateral body movement.   Over-pushing to the side can cause an inside edge pronation on the support leg, without correctly balancing the bodyweight over the support leg. This is a common mistake that can lead to slow-onset injuries.   Remember that more speed and efficiency are not created by an excessively long push alone.   If you want to impro ve your stride efficiency, spe...

  If you are considering buying your first pair of roller skates and you are sitting on the fence, remember that paying to rent your skates every time you visit the rink isn’t cost-effective. The cost adds up over time. And if you are sure about your love for skating, the best value for money is buying your pair of skates. Here are proven tips for buying the right pair for you. Which Roller Skates to Buy? You must consider several factors to consider when choosing roller skates. Foremost, think about what type of skating you enjoy. Like any other sport, you’d need specialized gear (skates) for the type of skating you plan to do. Inline or Quad Roller Skates? For outdoor or vert skating, inline skates are better. For dance skating, rink skating, speed skating, jam skating, or roller derby, quad skates are the way to go. Instead of the wheels being aligned under the skate, quad skate wheels are set up with two wheels side-by-side in the front and two side-by-side in the back. Hard or...

 Whether you love spending time by yourself or with friends, roller skating is the perfect activity. This is one of the biggest reasons for the growing popularity of roller skating everywhere. Here are some other unbeatable reasons roller skating is a hot trend. Affordable Roller skating is an affordable sport and hobby. You don't need much gear to roller skate and roller-skating gear isn't too expensive either. In addition, it doesn't take much to prep for roller skating. To safely roller skate, all you need is –   ·          Well-fitting skates with good ankle support ·          Safety gear, such as helmet and knee pads ·          Lightweight gloves Enjoy while maintaining Distance After the pandemic, many people are wary of public spaces. When you skate, you can effectively maintain distance from others in public spaces. Also, if you find a...

  Children always welcome the Summer break but this year it is even better! Here are 5 fun skating games you can play with your friends, if you’re looking for activities with friends. Remember that some of these roller-skating games are great for the skating rink while others can be more fun in a safe, outdoor skating area. Don’t forget to be mindful of your surroundings and respect other skaters. Limbo You may have played limbo at a party. However, in usual limbo, you lean backwards to walk under the limbo pole. In skating limbo, you lean forward on skates. Once everyone has had a turn, lower the pole slightly. The objective is to go as low as possible without touching the pole. Follow the Leader Get your friends out on the rink and everyone take turns as the leader. Others do as the leader does. The leader can make it interesting by coming up with their own signature moves, and everyone else imitates. Freeze Tag You may have played normal freeze tag. In skating free...