About Roller Skating

Roller-skating brings a lot of fun to all ages and is also is great for fitness that can be done inside or outside. It is a very popular activity and is consider a sport to some people. Many events are centered around roller-skating including fundraisers and birthday parties. Roller-skating has been around for many years and has a lot of history behind it.

History

The first pair of roller skates were invented in London by a man named John Merlin in 1760. Roller skates were later updated in 1863 by James Plimpton. James Plimpton was able to make the four wheels on roller skates capable to turn easy and have more control. Roller skates then began to take off in London and move its way to the United States. Roller skates are best known in the disco days and to today's events.

Types of Roller Skating

The three types of roller-skating are artistic, speed and aggressive. Artistic roller-skating included having a routine of jumps and skips. Put something together that has dancing in it. There are many activities of competition with artistic. Speed roller-skating is the quickness you have against others. Aggressive roller-skating is performing tricks while competing. Roller-skating can be done professional or as a hobby to stay in shape.

Benefits

Roller-skating is good for your health. You can build you strength and burn calories. Roller skates are sold in stores that are sports related. There are many places you can go to try out your skates or get a workout. They are reasonably priced and last for a long time.