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Fit-Pic: Inline Skating, Alive and Kicking by fitink Posted Sat 18 Sep 2010 3:08pm somewhere along the lines that inline skating was a fast-fading sport, at least on a general fitness level around home. And to be honest, I even believed it for a time too. Roller skates were back for roller derby. The summer inline rink at North Avenue Beach wasn't as hopping as I remembered it in years past (or I was missing the action). And the Lakefront Read on »

My inline skating dreams by Ashley Posted Tue 29 Sep 2009 4:09pm I haven't rollerbladed since I was 11, but it's something that Joey and I have been talking about as of late. Yesterday we checked out some skates at a sporting store and I think I'm going to go for it! I figure it's a good purchase and an excuse for me to be more active. Joey and I can take our rollerblades places (like the beach, the island etc Read on »

Health Benefits of Roller Skating by Niyaprakash Patient Expert

Posted Fri 12 Dec 2008 1:18pm . It is a form of recreation as well as a sport, and can also be a form of transportation. Skates generally come in two basic varieties: quad roller skates and inline skates or blades... School, in-line skating as a form of exercise is as beneficial as running or cycling. (Information from International Inline Skating association) During a 30-minute period Read on »

Skating/blading Tips - For beginners by Skaters .. Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 1:33pm Master the basics. First, learn how ot stride, stop, and turn. Taking lessons is a great way to get started Revisit your childhood. Try inline skating, a modern way.... Find an IISA certified instructor Think globally, act locally. Use your inline skates instead of your car for local trips Try inline skating. 50 million people worldwide Read on »

Skating/blading Tips - Reasons to skate by Skaters .. Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 1:33pm

1 Comment Reasons to skate 1: Its invigorating, and provides mental serenity. Reasons to skate 2: It firms up your buttocks and thighs. Reasons to skate 3: For the love of it. Reasons to skate 4: Becaues it frees you. Reasons to skate 5: Inline skating is social. Reasons to skate 6: It clears the air. Reduce your carbon footprint when you skate Read on »

Skating/blading Tips - Aerobic Training by Skaters .. Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 1:33pm Increase aerobic capacity. Try alternating one minute of hard skating in a tuck position with one minute of skating in an upright, relaxed position It's easy on your joints. It causes less than 50% of the impact stress to your knees, hips, or ankles, compared to running Try rollerblading. For aerobic training, inline skating is better Read on »

Skating/blading Tips - Pick your skates by Skaters .. Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 1:33pm the time you spend inline skating, get skates that are comfortable and built well Build from components. To buy a custom speed skate, consider picking each component yourself...Aggressive skates. These are durable recreational skates with small wheels and grind plates to protect the skate when doing aggressive stunts Artistic skates Read on »

How To Make Your Baby Strong? by suzette Patient Expert

Posted Wed 22 Apr 2009 11:05pm Got this from DH today. Would you do the same to help make your baby braver and stronger? BTW, I just fell on my inline skate very badly. Twisted my right knee. It is swelling now. I guess I will have to rest a few days. No skating for a while! Maybe I should be given the rituals above when I was a baby, to help me stronger? Hahahaha! Read on »

I'm travelling today, mis... by Dr. Geoff Medical Doctor

Posted Sun 23 Mar 2008 11:34am I'm travelling today, missed my morning bike ride with katie. Fixed my inline skates yesterday-- I'm looking foward to getting back on my 'blades. Read on »

Break out your bike. Lace up tho ... by NAFWA Healthy Living Professional

Posted Mon 10 Nov 2008 4:40pm Break out your bike. Lace up those in-line skates. Dust off your running shoes. Whatever your summertime activity, the weather is great so get outside and play! Registered Dietitian Andrea Holwegner has counselled everyone from recovering couch potatoes to Olympians on proper nutrition. She recommends the 5 Rs of Recovery after exercising [...] Read on »