| Roller skating became very popular during the | | | | necessary for team placement. |
| 1970's. It's still a great way to get in shape and | | | | Endurance 20 min of skating to warm up |
| have fun too. | | | | Posture and stride |
| There are benefits: | | | | Speed 5 laps in one minute 20 laps in five |
| Skating works every major muscle group on the | | | | minutes, 3 second recovery from falls |
| body | | | | Agility crossovers, stops, hopping from foot to |
| Great for your core stability and cardio | | | | foot, whips and pushed, pacing lines, weaving lines, |
| Skating moderately will burn 330 calories | | | | and one foot gluides |
| Under the vigorous training of the Lilac City Roller | | | | Falls left and right knees, baseball slides, single |
| Girls, your body will burn 600 calories in one hour | | | | knew and turn and four point fall |
| (that's more than 1 hour running or biking) | | | | Blocking giving and receiving hits |
| What will it take for you to join the roller girls? | | | | Under the Lilac City brand, roller girls range in age |
| Obviously, you need the proper equipment. The | | | | from 18 to 47 in the adult league.There is a also a |
| Lilac City Roller Girls list quad roller skates, knee | | | | junior league for girls 10 - 18. You have to love |
| and elbow pads, wrist guards, mouth guard and a | | | | the roller derby. This league is totally run by |
| helmet as your best bet for staying safe. Once | | | | athletes and is non-profit. It takes physical |
| your gear is secure, the "fresh meat" coach will | | | | dedication, a commitment to the league and your |
| take you under her wing to teach you the ropes. | | | | team, a competitive edge and a love for the |
| There are physical tests you will have to pass to | | | | community that supports them. |
| join the ranks of skaters. 's roller girls are ready | | | | I am not ready to skate like the Roller Girls but |
| and willing to teach you the skills to pass the test | | | | think I might want to skate recreationally ... |