How to do the Skating
- Roller skating is a fun activity which can be effective in improving cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular endurance. It requires relatively good balance and coordination. It is necessary to learn the basics of skating including turning and stopping and to wear protective gear to avoid possible injury.
- You can skate at a comfortable pace for 30 minutes straight. If you want a cardio challenge, do interval skating speed skate two minutes of every five minutes, using the remaining three minutes to recover. A 150 lb person will typically burn about 175 calories in 30 minutes skating at a comfortable pace, similar to brisk walking.
Muscles worked
| Role | Muscles |
|---|---|
| Primary | quads |
| Secondary | abductors, adductors, calves, glutes, hamstrings |
| Equipment | other equipment |
| Difficulty | intermediate |
No other equipment? Train the same muscles with these
Ordered by how likely you are to own the 6 options.
Easier than the Skating
Same movement pattern, lower entry difficulty — work up from here.
Harder than the Skating
Common questions
What muscles does the Skating work?
The Skating primarily works the quads, with the abductors, adductors, calves, glutes, and hamstrings as secondary movers. Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound, Box Squat with Bands, and Box Squat with Chains train the same muscle, across 9 equipment types.
What equipment do you need for the Skating?
The Right Equipment. Without the right equipment, Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound, Double Leg Butt Kick, and Fast Skipping train the same muscle, and 27 of the catalogue's options for this muscle need no equipment.
Is the Skating suitable for beginners?
It is rated intermediate. Start with Bicycling, Bicycling, Stationary, and Recumbent Bike and work up.
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