| Rollerblading is a great past time enjoyed by | | | | move in them. Try to keep your feet both |
| thousands of people worldwide and it would be | | | | pointing slightly inwards as to avoid rolling away. |
| even more so if only people understood just how | | | | The easiest method to start out with is to push |
| simple it is! | | | | both feet slightly out and then bring them back in, |
| The first thing that you need to think about is the | | | | almost as if you were making circles on the floor. |
| actual rollerblades themselves. They should fit | | | | This will gradually allow you to move, and is a |
| your foot well and not be too loose or too tight. | | | | great way to build up to skating properly. When |
| Get help with your size from the staff at a | | | | you feel confident enough with this technique, |
| sports store. Adjustable rollerblades are great for | | | | you'll want to try picking up one foot ever so |
| kids. | | | | slightly and sliding it along the floor in front of you, |
| Be sure to get a helmet and pads for your | | | | trying not to take too big of a step. You then |
| wrists, knees and elbows. You can do a lot of | | | | simply repeat this with the other foot, and so |
| damage if you are not properly protected. | | | | forth until you wish to stop. |
| Now standing up in these may seem almost | | | | Learning to stop is certainly as important, if not |
| impossible to you at first, but just work on your | | | | more so, than learning to move. You can use the |
| balance and after practicing for a while you should | | | | back brake or drag one foot sideways to slow |
| be able to stand, support free without any sort | | | | down. Practice this often, before increasing your |
| of problem. At first however, try using items or | | | | speed or attempting to go down hills. |
| obstacles to help you balance, just to get a feel | | | | Learning to rollerblade is fun and it is great |
| for the rollerblades before you actually try to | | | | exercise. Give it a try! |