There are endless ways to diet and exercise in hopes of losing weight. Many of these processes entail unappetizing meals and boring routine movements that all claim to get you to the finish line of your desired weight before the next. The trouble with the plethora of available exercises and endless diets is that none of them are universally apt to work for everyone. While some people respond better to cardiovascular activities, others relish in weight lifting and strength building. The good news is: there is something for everyone. Often times that “something” is happily accepted when it is fun and engaging, and an easy lifestyle to adapt to. For many, this great exercise is rollerblading.

 

So we all know it is a fun recreational activity; something enjoyable to do with family or friends, or even to get away from our everyday thoughts for a moment. Cruising along on little wheels that enable us to “fly” across the pavement is a sure bet form of motion that appeals to many. It has less burdening physical impact than running and it works more muscles than cycling. When on the comparison block, rollerblading actually does very well against the other major forms of exercise, running and cycling being amongst the great. Studies show that a half an hour of rollerblading burns an average of 285 calories, compared to an average 350-360 caloric expenditure from running and cycling. However, increasing the intensity of your rollerblading session dramatically raises the amount of calories that will inevitably be burned. Studies compliment intense rollerblading to burning upwards of 450 calories in just a half an hour.

 

Not only does rollerblading provide a fun way of burning calories, it is a great muscle toner and an overall shape enhancer. Unlike many exercises that simply target a few muscle groups, rollerblading can actually tone all over the body. It is great for the butt, hips, legs, and even lower back. Even the arms and shoulders get a great workout when rollerblading is increased from a simple stroll down the block to a vigorous fast paced workout that involves the entire body; torquing the upper torso to help propel the speed of the lower extremities. And listen here, ladies and gentlemen; rollerblading can actually help you lose that unwanted stomach fat! Yes, it’s true. Because of the high calorie burning of this exercise, as you increase your speed and distance, fat is definitely going to be burned. Although stomach fat is hard to lose, it is amongst the inevitabilities when working out properly. A great way to ensure that a flatter stomach is not reserved to be the very end result is to tighten your abdomen while shifting your weight from side to side and pushing your feet with force. Of course, never forget to breathe while tightening.

 

 

Rollerblading, like any physical activity should not be delved into in excess unless your body is already athletic and accustomed to such strenuous movement. It is suggested to start at just a half a mile, while gradually increasing your length of rollerblading by half a mile each time. Within a couple of weeks, your length should be at a comfortable couple of miles and then you can begin timing yourself, to proactively increase your speed. The faster and longer your rollerblade with increased vigor, the more calories you will burn and the faster you will gain, strengthen, and tone your muscles. Just think, rollerblading allows for optimum body sculpting all the while being a more natural, less impacting form of exercise than many other grueling workouts. Oh yeah, and it is actually great fun!