Where and how to use these skates

Skating is a popular way to exercise while having fun - indoors and outdoors!

• Use these skates at the roller rink, or outside on paved trails, sidewalks, and boardwalks.
• If you are a beginner, skating lessons at the rink or park are a popular way to learn.
• Find a local rink and get rolling!

Tips:

• New skaters will often try skating first inside the house, starting on carpet to go slower, then try rolling on hard floors.
• Check wheel and axle tightness and adjust as needed prior to use.
• Make sure wheels are clean before using at the rink.

Health Benefits of Skating

Skating is a life skill and healthy activity for all ages!

• You can improve balance, agility, strength and endurance, and have fun while doing it.
• It is a low impact exercise that can be done almost anywhere.
• It's perfect for individuals or family and friends who want to stay healthy and active.

Medical research shows that skating ranks third among physical fitness activities.

• Benefits include stamina, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, balance, weight control, muscle definition, digestion, and sleep.
• Inline skating at a speed of 20MPH can burn 360 calories/hour.
• To help prevent injury, always wear a helmet and protective gear (wrist guards, knee pads, and elbow pads).

Fit and Sizing

These skates fit true to children's whole US shoe sizes.

Tips for sizing up

• Wider feet, growing feet, or half sizes may wish to go up a size.
• Wear thicker socks.
• Add a shoe insert/insole (sold separately).