How to Rollerblade Without Feeling Like You Are Going to Fall
Taking up rollerblading is a great way to tone your lower body while enjoying the outdoors. Though rollerblading can be invigorating, relaxing or enjoyable for experienced rollerbladers, those new to the activity might find it to be frustrating. For inexperienced rollerbladers, keeping balance and avoiding falls can be difficult. If you're one of those people, have no fear. Learning to keep your balance on rollerblades comes with practice and proper technique.
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Instructions
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Make sure your rollerblades fit properly. Not only do properly fitted rollerblades help you avoid painful blisters, they also give you more control when pushing off and help you maintain your balance.
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Practice in the grass or on carpet before rollerblading on pavement. Grass and carpet limit the rolling of your wheels. Practicing on such surfaces will give you time to get comfortable with your rollerblades while minimizing the risk of serious injury from a fall.
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Choose smooth, flat surfaces to rollerblade on in the beginning.
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Maintain proper posture. Keep your feet 4 to 6 inches apart with your arms slightly in front of your body. Bend your knees so that your shins touch the tongues of your rollerblades. This posture maximizes your balance and helps your body absorb shocks from bumps.
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Squat when your begin to loose your balance. Squatting, rather than standing up straight and becoming stiff, improves balance. Squatting also decreases the impact of a fall, should things go awry.
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Keep your weight on the balls of your feet, rather than on your heels.
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Take a Pilates class or practice the exercise regimen at home. The regimen strengthens your core, which greatly improves your balance.
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Tips & Warnings
Gear, such as helmets, knee pads and elbow pads, protect against injury in case of falls.
References
- Photo Credit roller 6 image by Nathalie P from Fotolia.com
