Of course, rollerblading, also called inline skating, is fun, especially when you have already reached the point where you can glide gracefully and almost effortlessly. Each stride is perfect, and every maneuver is done to perfection. However, you dont become a master inline skater at once. You first have to fall a lot of times. You have to learn the basic skills, sometimes even in off skates situation. And you have to be careful not to commit the most common rollerblading mistakes. There are a lot of them, actually. Some are obvious, but some are unintentionally done.

If you want to skate like a real pro, do not commit the following mistakes:

Wear ill-fitted rollerblades
Big rollerblades make the feet wobbly. With them on, you can never skate past one meter… Continue reading What You Shouldnt Do When Rollerblading

It was in 1980 that rollerblades were first introduced as training tools for ice skaters. Years after their introduction, the public steadily grew to love the concept of rollerblading and began to hit the roads. But rollerblading has become more than a fad. In fact, it is here for good. All across the world, rollerblading has taken the hearts of both the young and old, of both male and female. But what is it exactly that makes rollerblading a hit to a lot of people?

Means of transportation
Many skaters rely on rollerblades as an easy means of transportation. This is particularly true to kids who find it easy to navigate the neighborhood or school with the rollerblades on. This is understandable since rollerblading is faster than walking or running and is… Continue reading Top 5 Reasons Rollerblading Is Fun

Acquiring injury from a sport is highly likely because, for one, the body consistently receives force and pressure, which at times, can be in greater amount than the body can normally handle. There are also times when the environmental condition to which an athlete is exposed presents potential dangers that are out of his control. Other times, his behavior and judgment abilities are overridden by compulsive actions.

The same is true for rollerbladers. Researches show that as rollerblading becomes highly popular, the more injuries are recorded. In several countries, particularly the United States, Australia, and Canada, injury cases grow in an alarming pace.

While rollerblading injuries are likely to be more apparent among children and adolescents, statistics reveals that older individuals are as equally predisposed to injuries. In fact… Continue reading The Risks: Rollerblading Injuries