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Inline Skating Warm Ups Part of learning to skate is learning to master your edges, and your weight distribution on your skates. The following exercises are designed to help you become aware of your edges, and learn to control them. Doing these warm-ups on a regular basis will help your skating skills and build your confidence on your skates. Remember to practice your warm-ups on the grass or carpet until you are comfortable with a skill, then move to the pavement one skill at a time. Also remember all warm-ups should be done with more emphasis on the outside edge of your wheels this helps to provide a higher friction surface so you don't roll away. (except the scooter push) Remember your goal is to master use of your edges, and weight distribution by doing these exercises, so take time do them before you head out to skate.
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Don't Forget to Stretch You Body
Hamstring stretch: Lie on your back with your left foot flat on the floor and your right leg extended. Slowly raise your right leg as far as comfortable. Use your hands to hold your leg in position. Keep your back flat on the floor. You should feel the stretch in the back of your leg. Remember to stretch both legs. Stretching the Groin Sit up straight. Place your legs up towards your body and place the bottom of your feet together, your knees should be out and down towards the floor Gently and slowly push your knees towards the ground with the your elbows on the insides of your knees. If you don’t feel anything, bring your feet close to your body. Flexing Ankles: In a seated position. Keep your ankles straight and the toes pointed, slowly raise your foot as high as you can and lower it so that your toes are pointed to the floor. Also move the ankles in a circular motion both directions. Either sitting or laying down, point your toes toward the ceiling and write your name in cursive in the air with your pointed toe. Don't forget to write it with both feet! Seated twist: Sit on the floor with your left leg extended. Place your right foot on the floor next to the outside of your left knee. (If this isn't comfortable, move your foot closer to your ankle.) Then put your left elbow on the outside of your right knee and twist your torso and head back to the right. Place your right hand on the floor behind you for support. Reverse and repeat on the other side. Flexing Hips: Standing up, bend the support leg in the skating position, and the other leg stretched out to the side in a stroking position. Slowly and gently lower your body down until you feel the stretch and hold it. Be sure to stretch both legs. Stretching Quads: Holding onto something for balance, grab your shin and pull your foot back toward your rear until you feel the stretch in the quadriceps. Hold and then repeat with the other leg
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More Articles From Inline Skate Resource: Skate Your Butt Off - A Guide to Skating Hills OK, Something is not right here, my feet hurt when I skate! Stretches and Warm Ups for Inline Skating On The Road Again, Traveling with your Inline Skates When Should I Replace My Helmet? How to Avoid, and Treat Blisters.
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