What is the best workout strategy when using inline skates?
Dr. Foster created the Rollerblade 10 Minute Workout for both recreational and competitive inline skaters. If a person wants a general fitness workout, they should skate a slow warm-up for 5 minutes, stretch major muscle groups for about 5 minutes, then skate a comfortable pace for 20 minutes, and then skate a slowed cooldown for about 5 minutes, followed with another stretch to the major muscles to avoid cramping. Data suggests that a person practicing this workout can increase their aerobic power by 15 to 20% and burns 14,000 calories by skating 3 – 4 times a week for 3 months. A serious fitness participant or competitive athlete should take a slow warm-up for 5 minutes, with stretch, then skate in 1 minute intervals for 20 minutes, alternating skating in a standing position and a racer’s tuck position. As you become more comfortable with this workout, you will want to skate in the tuck position for longer periods. Thus, limiting the flow of oxygen to the heart, athletes can reach a
