Released on = March 30, 2007, 11:54 am

Press Release Author = Dance to Health

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = If you\'re thinking of taking up Inline Skating read this

Press Release Body = INLINE SKATING

Although we assume that inline skates (Rollerblades) are a modern invention, they
are not. All roller skates were inline until 1863.

Inline boots usually have four or five wheels arranged in a single line. The Olson
brothers from Minneapolis spotted a pair of inline skating boots in a second hand
shop in 1980. They realized that they could be used for training and practice when
there was no snow. The brothers formed a company called
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Inline skating provides the same benefits as jogging in calorie burning, reduction
of body fat and leg strength development. It is also effective low-impact aerobic
exercise.

Protective gear is vital.

Before starting do some warm-up stretches.

Inline skating has developed into many sports:-

1.Aggressive, street and vert (for vertical). .

2.Artistic

3. Dance

4. Parachute

5. Formation

6. Freestyle

7. Fun skating, fitness, recreation, street

8. Gymnastics- aerobic, inline-workout

9. Hockey

10. Motorskate - skating with a small petrol engine attached.

11. Offroad, outdoors on sandy ground and grass.

12. Pairs

13. Rollersoccer

14. Speed - distance, downhill, slalom, cross-country

15. synchronized skating - group skating without physical contact between the skaters.

Figure and freestyle skating along with skate dancing, are part of artistic
skating. Inline skaters wear leather boots on which the wheels are arranged at
different heights. These are most suited to skate curved edges.

Like ice dances,figure skating is made up of a set of compulsory movements and
steps. Freestyle originated from ice figure skating. It comprises individual
routines for each skater or couple. Roller skaters invented their own movements as
the sport grew in popularity.

Inline has been included in the World Championships since 200. This style of
skating must interpret the tempo and mood of the music during the routine.


Artistic free skating traditionally emphasis\'s spins that are uncommon on ice.

Roller dance skating is divided into American and International Dance. Both
categories have compulsory dances and steps that must be performed, such as the
Imperial Tango, the 14 Step, the Keats Foxtrot or the Flirtation Waltz.

\"Precision\" or \"synchronized\" skating consists of a group of skaters moving in a
synchronized fashion. Precision skating involves high speed and accurate timing as
one mistake can cause the whole group to fall.

\"Roller Disco\" is a discotheque where all the dancers wear skates. Originally it
was danced to disco music . Disco is still popular with young teenagers, especially
for parties.

Evolving from, but less frantic than Roller Disco, quad freestyle rhythm dance
skating puts much emphasis on finesse, and subtle style. This is non-competitive
dancing on wheels.

Jam Skating (also called \"rexing\" or \"bounce skating) is a mix of break dancing,
roller skating and gymnastics.

All over the word at weekends people gather to skate together in parks and other
open spaces. Everyone does his or her own thing and a great time is had by all. Here
exercise, fun, health and relaxation go hand in hand.
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