So, you have finally discovered the wonderful world of roller skating! First of all, welcome! Roller skating may seem like it is a difficult task to take on at first, but once you have a good foundation of skills, you’ll be well on your way to being a pro! So, you’ve already seen the rink, and a crowd of roller skaters having a great time. What’s next? And how do you get started? Skate Moore in Moore, Ok has a checklist of things to get you started!

What will you need? 

• Obviously, in order to roller skate, you need the skates. But since you are a first timer, some safety equipment is a great tool to have while you’re learning. Elbow pads, knee pads and a helmet will help keep you protected while you’re getting the hang of things.

When your skates hit the rink

• You’re all geared up, so now it’s time for the fun part! Before you start rolling around the rink, and doing tricks, you need to know the basics.
  • Place your feet shoulder width apart.
  • Bend you knees and squat slightly. This will give you a bit more spring, and aid your balance.
  • Find a sweet spot with this general stance that you feel comfortable with.
• You’ve got the stance down, now let’s get moving!
  • To start rolling around the rink, position your toes outward and your heels inward.
  • Practice walking like this until you find your balance. You may fall a few times trying to get it just right, but that’s what the pads are for! After a while, you will gain more confidence and be well on your way.
  • Start to move your feet more quickly, and take longer strides.
  • Begin to push off harder with one foot while you glide on the other. Glide farther and farther distances

Look, you’re roller skating! It’s always a great idea to take someone with you that has previous experience to help get you up to speed.

 

A lot of people walk through the Skate Moore doors to grab some roller rink time. Some bring their own skates, and some rent them from us. All have a great time! So which one is better? The answer is, it all depends on you! One is only better than the other from person to person.

Here’s some things to think about when considering to buy or rent roller skates:

Renting

• If you have a young child, he/she is going to go through many growth spurts. A skate that you buy today may not fit tomorrow!
• Don’t need to worry about bringing your skates from home. You’ll always have a pair of skates here!
• If you only skate every so often (and why would you, it’s so much fun!) it might save you the big expensive of owning your own.

Buying

• If you are an avid roller skater, you can save a little extra money! While it is more expensive to purchase skates in the beginning, over time you’ll save more money.
• One big advantage of buying your own skates is that you have the opportunity to select a pair that best fits your own feet. If comfort is a big thing for you, buying a pair is the way to go.
• It comes with added bonus of picking out a style that best suits you! Red skates, green skates, blue skates or whatever you like! Everyone has their own traits that make them unique, and buying skates gives you the opportunity to express that!

Whether you want to buy or rent, we’ve got ya covered!

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a roller skating rink? Here, at Skate Moore, we think of smooth rink floors, the sounds of a good time and the smell of snacks. We can sometimes forget that roller skating is extremely good for your health! Roller skating is actually recommended by the American Heart Association as a great aerobic activity.

Fitness and fun are not usually things that go hand in hand, but this is one of those rare and wonderful exceptions. So just what does roller skating do to improve your health?

1. Even at a casual pace, roller skating can help improve your cardiovascular health.
2. Looking to burn some calories? There no funner way to do it! Skating is actually proven to burn just as many calories as other aerobic activities.
3. The strength benefits are tremendous! Skating around a rink on a regular basis can help your balance, and strengthen your leg and core muscles.
4. As you continue to skate, your endurance will also continue to improve. So the more frequently you skate, the longer you will be able to roll around each session!
5. In general, you will feel better! It’s no secret that exercising can do amazing things to how you feel from day to day. Roller skating is not only great exercise, it’s also a great way to unwind and let off some steam. Mental health, and physical!

It’s not very often that fitness and a genuine good time work so well together. Come visit us soon!

 

Welcome all, to Skate Moore’s new blog! For all of you roller skating junkies out there, this blog is just for you! We are truly excited to bring you engaging and exciting posts, so roll on over here once a week to read the latest and greatest.

A blog about roller skating sounds great, but you may be wondering what you should expect. Here is a list of topics we will be covering in the future, that we think you’ll really be in to!

What roller skating content you should expect:

• Current trends
• News
• Up to date happenings at Skate More
• Roller skating tips and tricks
• Gear reviews
• Most of all, our posts will get you geared up to skate and have fun!

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