Skating is a great way to get this recommended exercise. Consider:

· Roller skating is equivalent to jogging in terms of health benefits, calorie burning, reduction of body fat and leg strength development.

· Just one hour of moderate roller skating (6 mph) burns 330 calories for a 143-pound person. If that same person skates vigorously (10 mph), he or she will burn up to 590 calories an hour.

· According to a study at the University of Massachusetts, skating causes less than 50 percent of the impact shock to joint compared to running.

 

Roller skating provides a wonderful way to stay in shape and makes for a stronger and better body.