As a child, you probably spent plenty of time on inline skates—but even now, it’s a fantastic way to be active outdoors.
Around the year 1700, inline skates were invented as a way to mimic ice skating when there was no ice. Back then, they looked like ice skates with wheels instead of blades. Today’s skates are much more comfortable and stylish. The wheels are now designed for covering long distances with ease, making them perfect for outdoor tours.
5 reasons to dust off your old skates or buy a shiny new pair:
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It’s healthy! You’re out in the fresh air and staying active.
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It’s a fun workout: It doesn’t feel like exercise, but you’re training your fitness, thighs, abs, glutes, and back muscles!
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You’ll discover new places: Because you can cover more distance than walking or running, you’ll see areas you wouldn’t normally visit. With more experience, you can even do day-long tours!
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It boosts fat burning: Your heart rate goes up, which stimulates fat burning. You burn about the same amount of calories as during a run.
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It’s a fun outing: You can skate anytime—even when indoor sports aren’t an option. You can do it with others and anywhere you like. Skates are easy to take with you!
What are you waiting for? Plan a fun route and start skating!