What are the benefits of roller skating?

Roller skating is very beneficial to physical health, and it can effectively exercise people's balance ability. Roller skating also consumes a lot of energy, which is also very helpful for weight loss. Studies have also shown that moderate roller skating is also beneficial to cardiovascular health. Let us learn about some common benefits of regular roller skating for human health.

Roller skating is a whole-body sport that can improve the functions of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and enhance metabolism. For example, it can improve the strength of the muscles in the arms, legs, waist, abdomen and other parts of the body and the flexibility of various joints, especially in terms of improving people's balance ability.

At the same time, roller skating is also a healthy aerobic exercise. Generally speaking, the maximum oxygen consumption of roller skating (the benchmark for measuring exercise intensity) is 90% of running. The best intensity of aerobic exercise is to maintain a speed of 23km/hr. The heart rate measured when roller skating is 74% of the maximum heart rate. This is a typical aerobic exercise that can achieve the effect of strengthening cardiovascular system and burning fat. Therefore, more and more girls are taking roller skating as a sport to improve their body shape, lose weight and shape their bodies.

As a simple and economical sport, when people play roller skating, apart from the roller skates and protective gear needed when they first start learning, they hardly need to spend any other expenses. The service life of these sports equipment is also very long and there is no need to replace them all the time. Moreover, roller skating is not like other sports such as swimming and tennis, which require specific sports venues. You need to pay a high membership fee and apply for a membership card to enter professional venues for practice.

When roller skating, it is best to take some effective protective measures, especially for beginners. It is best to wear sports protection on the knees, elbows, palms, etc., to avoid injuries to the body joints when slipping due to poor balance. You should also drink some warm water appropriately.