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In-line Skating for Fun and Fitness.

Why Run When You Can Roll?
In-line skating can provide the same fitness benefits as running. A person weighing 150 pounds can burn nearly 360 calories in a 30-minute in-line skating workout, which roughly equals the calories burned in a similar running workout. An added benefit is that In-line skating produces less than half the impact shock to joints that running does.

Lean Legs
In-line skating offers a comparable muscular workout to running and cycling because the muscles work for a longer period of time during an in-line skating stride than in a running stride or a cycling crank cycle. In-line skaters also tend to workout for longer periods of time because it’s more fun.

Target Zones
In-line skating has higher muscular activity levels for some muscles of the hips, thighs and shins than running or cycling.

If you're new to In-line skating, or would like to get a refresher class before skating the beach walk, visit a local roller skating rink. Fountain Valley Skating Center and The Skate Zone in Huntington Beach, both offer lessons for those of all skill levels. The Skate Zone also offers youth and adult Roller Hockey, and has a full Pro Shop.

Find the In-line skate that's best for you

In-line skating vs. Running
Routine in-line skating produces nearly the same increase in aerobic fitness than running does.

Muscular Activity Levels
Inline skating creates muscular activity levels for hips, thighs and shins as running or cycling.

Impact Shock
In-line skating produces less than half the impact shock to joints that running does.

Leg Muscles
In-line skating strides work leg muscles for longer time than running strides or cycling crank cycles.

Calorie Burning
In-line skating burns as many calories as running.

Resources:
-Research conducted by Rollerblade, Inc., in conjunction with the Exercise Science Department at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA.
-Comparison of muscle activity patterns during in-line skating, cycling and running, 1996, Department of Exercise Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA.
-A comparative analysis of the effects of running and in-line skating training, 1995, Department of Exercise Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA.
-Comparison of impact shock during in-line skating vs. running, 1995, Department of Exercise Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA .
-The comparative analysis of the energy cost of in-line skating, running and stepping exercise, 1993, Department of Exercise Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA.

For more information on on In-line skating visit www.rollerblade.com

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