Do you also love the Dutch winter weather? We sure do! Especially when we get to go ice skating!
You can burn around 400 kcal per hour while skating — that’s comparable to a run. You burn so many calories because your whole body is engaged: you need to move forward and stay balanced. It’s hard work, and that means a high energy burn.
A few more fun facts about ice skating:
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People have been skating since prehistoric times — back then, they used animal bones.
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After Formula 1, ice skating is the most popular sport in the Netherlands.
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Because it often takes place outdoors, you also get a boost of vitamin D.
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Why do we skate counterclockwise on ice rinks? Most people are right-handed, which also means their right leg is stronger, making it easier to take turns to the left.