Roller-ski Vs. Rollerblade Training
Many people who want the aerobic training that comes with a running regimen are unable to hit the roads because their knees or ankles cannot take the pounding. For some of those, rollerblading or even roller skiing are options for enjoying the outdoors without the pounding that can come with jogging.
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Identification
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Roller skis are cross-country skis made for use without snow. Initially made to provide cross-country skiers with an off-season workout option, they have evolved into an aerobic exercise alternative.
Benefits
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Roller skiing involves both the upper and lower body in the activity, just as cross-country skiing on snow does. Because of that, they provide a better full-body workout than traditional rollerblading, which works the legs without providing much benefit to the upper body.
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Effects
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Both roller skiing and rollerblading give the body a low-impact workout that can substitute for other aerobic activities. The gliding action that comes with both puts less strain on the joints and can therefore be a good replacement for, or complement to, running or jogging.
Safety
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Because stopping is made easier by the design of roller skis, it can be safer than rollerblading. Injuries to arms from falling while at a high rate of speed while rollerblading is less of an issue because roller skis generate less speed than roller blades. For both activities, a helmet along with elbow and knee pads are highly recommended.
Cost
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Roller skiing is a significantly more costly endeavor than rollerblading, which only requires the purchase of a pair of roller blades. Roller skis themselves are more expensive than roller blades by more than double in most cases. In addition, roller skiing also requires poles and boots similar to those used in snow skiing, adding to the expense of the activity.
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