This is a video reply to a beginner inline skater's question about socks and which ones are the best to wear for roller skating or inline skating. Asha shows variations of socks that you can consider for the perfect, most comfortable fit, whether you are on inline...
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The 5 best methods for how to stop when street skating if you’ve removed your heel brake.
When a skater decides to begin skating on streets, it is I hope with a clear and rational understanding of their skill level and ability to control and stop their speed at will. Not being able to do this is not ideal even in isolated situations, but it is risky and...
Learn the Double Push on inline skates in 6 months!
The following article contains content written by Peter, a Skatefresh customer and scientist based in Cambridge in the UK. Peter only started skating at the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown and unlike most "new skaters" he's already got an amazing Fitness...
6 Essential Skills for Inline Street Skating
Street skating is the most challenging of all disciplines but how do you know if your skills are up to it? Find out what street skating is and whether you’re ready for it with these pre-requisite skills before taking on your first street skate.
How to Skate Backwards on Roller Skates/Quads
At some point in your roller skating journey you will want to learn how to skate backwards. It’s fun, it’s different and looks kinda cool, but when you first start skating backwards is difficult because your body and brain aren’t used to doing everything the wrong way around.
How to get started with inline skating for beginners on rollerblades
This video shows you how to get started with inline skating for beginners on rollerblades (a.k.a. inline skates). This tutorial on our Youtube channel is a quick summary of the most important basics you need (but it's by no means a thorough investigation as I've done...
How to skate dance on roller skates for beginners: First steps
If you’ve recently started quad skating and want to learn how to skate dance, let Asha guide you through your first steps in this video tutorial showing the best feet position and weight distribution for balance and stability.
How to get a more powerful skating stride?
Systematically Improve your skating stride with more power and efficiency by following this essential speed and fitness training drill video tutorial from Asha.
How to inline skate backwards (beginner, intermediate and advanced)
Learning how to skate backwards is a challenge that’s much harder to master without professional guidance on these best exercises and techniques to keep you rolling safely.
How to stop on roller skates and quad skates?
Learning how to stop on roller skates is undoubtably the biggest challenge for beginners when strapping wheels to your feet. Here’s 4 stopping methods every beginner should know.
Is it safe to skate in the rain or on wet surfaces?
Rollerskating on wet or damp surfaces creates extra challenges in stopping, turning and striding, whether you're on quads or inline skates, so it's useful to know how to adapt your skating so you can still get home when caught in the rain. You can make equipment...
How to rollerskate (quad skate) smoothly and reduce fear?
The global pandemic has created a boom in rollerskating. Many beginner skaters have no doubt been enticed onto skates because it looks fun, free and judging by scores of videos on Instagram, (ours included?!) pretty cool. I can confirm after 37 years of skating...
How do I choose inline skates?
Buying inline skates is exciting, but for the new beginner skater — unfamiliar with the many potential choices of boot, frame, and wheel — it's also daunting. But knowing what type of inline skating discipline interests you will help narrow the field. When you first...
How to start inline skating in 4 simple steps
If you're a beginner wanting to know how to start inline skating without getting hurt, you'll probably have a look online for tips and advice. But beware. A quick Google search of this question surfaces some shockingly bad advice for beginners. In particular,...
Edwina – skating in her 70’s
Skatefresh would be nothing without our students. We are proud of and grateful to every single one of them, whether they’ve attended classes in London or Brighton or are using our training courses online. Our most well-known student is Edwina Ellis (@edwina_l8rsk8r )...
Which is better for knee pain, soft or hard boots?
Which is better for knee pain, soft or hard boots? This Blog Question came from Melissa Espy. A: I am so sorry to hear of your knee pain, I presume while you are skating. It’s very hard for me to know what’s wrong in your case: first, I am not a doctor, and second, I...
Does inline skating help you lose weight?
Many people take up skating later in life as a fun way to stay in shape and get fit. And skating for weight loss is definitely possible if you skate for increasing lengths of time with fairly constant exertion. Skating’s popularity as a fitness activity comes from its...
How to start quad skating for beginners?
The 2020 pandemic quad skating revolution is here! This year there's been a huge increase in quad skating for beginners, with new ‘quaddies’ moving on from their few square metres of indoor-sheltered skate practice area onto car courts, park paths, bike...
Is inline skating hard?
Many beginner skaters when first starting out will ask themselves, is inline skating hard? And the answer: well, it's not easy. But that can always change, with practice. Attaching wheels to your feet is an altogether different reality to walking or running. No...
Is quad skating good exercise?
The short answer to whether rollerskating is good exercise, is “Hell yes! What are you waiting for?” Also known as quad skating, this is a great low impact way to exercise and a full-body workout. Even just standing and balancing on wheels requires you to engage your...