Where and how to use these skates
Skating is a popular way to exercise while having fun - indoors and outdoors!
- Use these skates at the roller rink, or outside on paved trails, sidewalks, and boardwalks.
- If you are a beginner, skating lessons at the rink or park are a popular way to learn.
- Find a local rink and get rolling!
Tips:
- New skaters will often try skating first inside the house, starting on carpet to go slower, then try rolling on hard floors.
- Check wheel and axle tightness and adjust as needed prior to use.
- Make sure wheels are clean before using at the rink.
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Health Benefits of Skating
Skating is a life skill and healthy activity for all ages!
- You can improve balance, agility, strength and endurance, and have fun while doing it.
- It is a low impact exercise that can be done almost anywhere.
- It's perfect for individuals or family and friends who want to stay healthy and active.
Medical research shows that skating ranks third among physical fitness activities.
- Benefits include stamina, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, balance, weight control, muscle definition, digestion, and sleep.
- Inline skating at a speed of 20MPH can burn 360 calories/hour.
- To help prevent injury, always wear a helmet and protective gear (wrist guards, knee pads, and elbow pads).
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Fit and Sizing
These skates fit true to children's whole US shoe sizes.
Tips for sizing up
- Wider feet, growing feet, or half sizes may wish to go up a size.
- Wear thicker socks.
- Add a shoe insert/insole (sold separately).
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