Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Get fit
• Part 2 of 3: Getting Started
• Part 3 of 3: Keeping Safe
• Tips
• What do you need

Roller skating is commonly referred to as "roller blading" since the Rollerblade Corporation was one of the first roller skating companies in the 1970s. Roller skating is fun and exciting and is like skating on concrete. This is a great way to have fun and exercise. If you want to learn about the basics of fitness and technique, you can start learning this wonderful outdoor sport.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Get fit

1. 1 Find a comfortable pair of skates. In almost all sports stores, you will be able to match your shoe size to matching pairs of skates. Inline skates should be very comfortable, vertically fastened at your ankles without inconvenience. It is important to avoid skates that come loose easily. This can easily cause injured ankles.
   • Roller skates come in different types: universal, speed, street and sports, as well as special training skates. General purpose skates are suitable for beginners. Try on several different pairs, checking which one is most convenient.
   • Get on your skates. Your heels should be firmly attached and not slippery in the boot, but the toes of your feet should move freely. Make sure the inner lining is tight and specially padded.
2. 2 Buy a suitable helmet. Never roller-skate without a helmet. It is essential to protect your head during falls. Wear reflective tape to help drivers recognize your presence on the road in poor visibility. Buy a helmet with safety instructions attached to it.
   • Helmets must be FSC certified and must fit snugly around the head.
3. 3 Buy additional security items. You may see people skating without any protective clothing, but when you first start roller skating it is very important to wear at least basic protective gear. They are not very expensive and will help you avoid serious and costly injury. You should purchase:
   • Wrist guards. Plain shields cover the outside of your arms. Some wrist guards also have pads to protect your palms.
   • Elbow pads. They fit around your elbows and protect the fragile areas of your elbows from falls.
   • Knee pads. Make sure they fit snugly around your knees and are well secured to prevent slipping while riding.
4. 4 Wear suitable protective clothing when riding. Wear comfortable, long-sleeved clothing to avoid scars. Since roller skating is an active sport, wear breathable, easy-to-stretch clothing that is not very heavy and keeps you toned.
5. 5 Always wear protection. The fact that you are better at skating does not make you invulnerable. You can still accidentally bump into a branch or pebble. You will fall anyway. Protective form is important to prevent possible fractures and other problems from falls on rough surfaces. Do not try to be stubborn and skate without them, otherwise you risk getting serious damage.

Part 2 of 3: Getting Started

1. 1 Find an area with level, dry concrete for roller skating training. Empty parking lots, walking paths, or other flat and even concrete-covered areas are great for your early workouts. Make sure it is allowed to roller-skate there so you don't end up in anyone's way.
   • Look for unused parking lots. Check out the households on weekends if you want a large outdoor area ideal for training.
   • Look for spots in your parks. Walkways and playgrounds may be suitable for rollerblading. Just make sure it is not prohibited to ride there, and you will not disturb other visitors to the park.
   • In many places there are special parks for rollerblading, however, it is not worth going to such places if you are skating for the first time. They are great when you have experience, but can be a little dangerous and too agile if you are a beginner.
2. 2 Practice balancing on your skates. For this exercise, stand in a ready position against a wall or other support and keep your legs 15-25 cm apart, bend your knees and push off, keeping in the shape of an arrow.
   • Slide forward using your weight and keep your arms in front of you for balance. Look straight ahead. First, try balancing in this position in order to get a feel for how to hold yourself while riding.
   • Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and bend your knees slightly to maintain your balance.
   • First, you can try to get used to the sensations of ice skating, walking in them on the grass. Then return to a hard surface and take the standby position.
3. 3 Take small steps to get used to. When you first get on your skates, you will feel as if you are just walking in uncomfortable shoes. The best way to get used to it is to learn to keep your center of gravity. Take small steps before rolling on the rollers, otherwise your feet may slip out from under you.
   • During your workouts, try to accelerate gradually to strengthen your sense of balance as you move. Slow down your speed.
   • As soon as you try to keep your balance, you will notice that your legs are moving far apart. Keep your balance and continue rolling, trying to keep your feet close to each other.
4. 4 When it becomes convenient, feel free to push off. When you step forward with one foot, push off with the other and slide forward on your supporting leg.Place the pushing leg forward after stepping and shift your weight onto it. Then push off with the other leg. Alternate legs. And now you are already skating.
   • Learn to balance on each leg as you ride. Shift your body weight from one leg to the other as you push and slide. Start slowly until you get used to it.
   • After a while, try rolling on one leg. The more comfortable you feel on each foot separately, the better you will skate. Glide in turn on the left foot, and then on the right, and then, for convenience, slide on both feet without pushing off the ground.
5. 5 Learn to use a brake pad. While some beginners prefer to stop when they hit something, there are many different ways to stop that don't involve hitting a wall. Roller skating will be much easier if you learn how to brake properly.
   • Most inline skates are equipped with brake pads at the back. To slow down, place one foot in front of the other and lift the toe of your front foot, pushing back and letting your heel rub against the ground and slow you down. Do it slowly for exercise.
   • When you're comfortable enough, you can twist your ankles inward or outward to form a V-shape, or place one foot perpendicular to the other to create a T-shape.This technique is widely used in figure skating and allows you to use your heels as brakes to slow down.

Part 3 of 3: Keeping Safe

1. 1 Learn to fall properly. When you fall, bend your knees, extend your arms, and fall forward to keep yourself on the wrist guards and slide to stop. If done correctly, you will fall on your knee pads and elbow pads and other pads and be able to get up and try again.
   • Every roller skate lover falls at some point. Usually, this does not happen at the very beginning of training, but at the moment when you have already become good enough and boldly to ride. It is important that you wear your protective pads at all times in order to be as safe as possible.
2. 2 Drive slowly. It is important to ride at medium speed, even as you get more and more comfortable. Sure, it's fun to ride fast, but it's important for safety to be aware of obstacles that may be in your way.
3. 3 Be careful. As a skater, it is your responsibility to be considerate of those around you. Try not to disturb the people walking next to you in the park and their leisure time with your ice skating. Remember the following:
   • Keep an eye out for pedestrians, small children and strollers, people who may not have noticed your presence at all times, as well as cyclists and any surprises around you.
4. 4 Keep exercising. Once you learn how to balance, slide and stop, you can begin to master more advanced elements, such as making circles and then preparing for descents, skating fast, sliding and even racing.

Tips

• Keep water with you in case you are dehydrated and to flush your cuts well before going home.
• When buying used skates, first check if they are in good condition.
• Check if you need to adjust the rollers. There are many options, such as changing the middle wheels, etc.
• Once you've learned how to take steps, the best beginner's riding technique is to take a V-shape with your heels together. Do not take high or wide steps, and keep your knees bent.
• When you are just starting out, ask someone to support you if you fall.
• Be sure to drink water in warm weather. Take care of sunglasses, a cap, and matching outerwear.
• Exercise on a dry concrete surface. Rain can make concrete very slippery.
• Check the manufacturer's warranty period and make sure it covers a decent amount of time.

What do you need

• Roller Skates
• Protective uniform
• Water