Rollerblading is not just for kids. It's a fun way to reduce stress and burn calories. In rollerblading your muscles get a different workout while propelling the body forward; the "in and out" swaying motion of your legs works out the inner thighs and hips. Swinging arms vigorously adds an element of upper body workout. Another good thing is that rollerblading is a low-impact exercise but gives a high intensity workout to the leg muscles since you're mostly in a squatting position. Rollerblading or "inline skating" is an aerobic activity where 30 minutes of skating at a steady pace burns nearly 300 calories.
The downside is that rollerblading requires a high degree of concentration and constant awareness of your surroundings. To avoid injury while falling you need to wear protective gear like wrist guards, elbow pads, knee pads, and helmets. Some people wear cycling helmets while rollerblading but they don't give full protection to the back of your head. Chances of falling backwards are as high as falling on your hands and knees. Rollerblading in summer is a good way for skiers and ice-skaters to get some off-season practice.
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