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JUST WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF INLINE SKATING?
According to medical research, rollerskating and Inline Skating rank in the top 3 activities that improve or maintain physical fitness and general well-being. The medical world has declared Inline Skating better for your health than jogging. Inline Skating at 20 MPH, a skater burns 6 calories per minute or 360 calories per hour.
COMPARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF VARIOUS FORMS OF EXERCISE
Stamina | Muscular Endurance |
Muscular Strength |
Flexibility | Balance | Weight Control |
Muscle Definition | Digestion | Sleep | Total Score |
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Jogging | 21 | 20 | 17 | 9 | 17 | 21 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 148 |
Bicycling | 19 | 18 | 16 | 9 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 142 |
Inline Skating | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 140 |
Swimming | 21 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 140 |
Handball | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 140 |
Skiing X-Country | 19 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 139 |
Skiing Downhill | 16 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 134 |
Basketball | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 134 |
Tennis | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 128 |
Walking | 13 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 102 |
Golf | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 66 |
Softball | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 64 |
Bowling | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 51 |
INLINE SKATING TO STAY IN SHAPE
You can stay in shape just by Inline Skating three times a week for 2 hour sessions. At the Forum, you can accomplish this in the climate controlled comfort of our indoor rink.
If you are over thirty-five, you should consult with your doctor to see just how much Inline Skating he/she recommends for your age group.
If you are over sixty-five, it is recommended that you have a physical checkup first. Your doctor can advise you on the right amount of exercise for you.
INLINE SKATING FOR WEIGHT CONTROL
Regular Inline Skating not only burns about 6 calories a minute, or 360 calories an hour, but also turns fat into muscle - a double benefit. For best result, it is recommended that you skating on a regular basis. That's easy to do in our climate controlled facility. Remember that the faster you skate, the more calories you'll burn.
A few tips on eating and skating:
Benefits of Inline Skating to Get in Shape