Improving Balance and Co-ordination: As you need to maintain a steady core to stay upright on your Roller Skates, skating is a great way to improve your balance. Combining this with the movement of your legs as you propel yourself along will result in a dramatic improvement in your coordination.

Works Arms and Legs: Roller Skating is a great sport for strengthening a wide variety of different muscle groups at the same time. Creating the power in your legs whilst maintaining balance with your arms and your core ensures that you get a full body workout. According to some, roller skating can help you burn between 500 and 700 calories per hour! This is compared to approximately 400 calories burnt per every hour of jogging.

Social Activity: Not only is Roller Skating great for fitness, it is also a great way to get out and socialise. Be it skating indoors at your local hall or riding around town, skating is a great way to meet new people or meet up with your friends or family. Introducing skating into your weekly routine can therefore improve your health whilst having loads of fun in the process!