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LSA SKATERS vs LSA RUNNERS... which is better exercise?

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Running is one of those things I do like to do but my stamina eventually can’t handle. I prefer skating as I love how it feels to “glide”; it’s easier on the feet imo.
 

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I prefer street skating. Less pain on the feet and my inner thigh muscles get worked more from the pumping action I have to do for spins and transitions.
 

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man, rollerblading activates all of your muscles. My core, glutes, legs, calfs, upper body feels the burn.
 

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I prefer running.

There are moments during the run where I feel like I am flying or floating in the air. Pure bliss.
 

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I’d rather skate. Where can I get a nice pair? I tried to get some from academy awhile back and it wasn’t quite what I was looking For. I can roller blade or skate but I think skates are so cute and want a pair.
 
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I prefer skating because it’s easier on my knees at my age, when I was in college I really enjoyed running it was such a great stress reliever.
 

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I’m biased. I cannot run. I’m too slow for short distances and don’t have the discipline to pace myself for long distances.

So, there is only ONE answer to this question:










*FYI- for those of you contemplating buying skates. I created a thread devoted to skating equipment. People share their experiences with equipment in that thread.

 
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Skating. I skated for over 15 years before I got into an accident and fµcked up my arm but I was fit as fµck because it actually works your entire body. You are less likely to get stress injuries as well.

I also used to run track and skating is just more fun
 

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I prefer skating because it’s easier on my knees at my age, when I was in college I really enjoyed running it was such a great stress reliever.

This! I love, love, love skating because it's great exercise, fun, and easier on the joints. Running is great exercise but brutal on the bones, joints and ligaments.
 

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Skating is probably better for you because it's easier in the knees. The problem is I fall a lot.
 

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I’d rather skate. Where can I get a nice pair? I tried to get some from academy awhile back and it wasn’t quite what I was looking For. I can roller blade or skate but I think skates are so cute and want a pair.
 

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I'm allergic to running lol. Started skating this past month and I tell you im sweating after 10 minutes. Thighs burning but its so much fun you don't even notice.
 

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Rollerblading! I burn an easy 500 calories per workout and go at least 4-7 miles a session.

My legs look GLORIOUS



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I sprained my ankle skating. I'm team skating all the way though. I'm still healing but my body was getting tight from it-- legs, butt and abs. Something that running just didn't give me and it's just not that fun. Skating you can do for hours just make sure your phone and headphones are charged bc that's the end of the skate session LOL! I'm hoping to get back out there next week.
 

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Well damn, maybe I should start roller-skating. I did a lot of ice-skating growing up and took lessons, so I’m more accustomed to that. But maybe I should give it a try.
 

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I’m biased. I cannot run. I’m too slow for short distances and don’t have the discipline to pace myself for long distances.

So, there is only ONE answer to this question:










*FYI- for those of you contemplating buying skates. I created a thread devoted to skating equipment. People share their experiences with equipment in that thread.


I want to learn but I’m too embarrassed to fall in public lol part of the reason I never learned to ride a bike. I’ll check out your thread though bc now I’m intrigued!
 

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Running because I'm more in control of my body movements verses roller skating.
The skating that I like the most, is skateboarding without doing any athletic tricks.

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Just gliding on the board, connecting to smooth pavements (floors); enjoying life.

I might reinvest in a skateboard, cause it's been years since I've skated.

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I started rollerblading in March and I love it now that I’m not afraid of falling lol. Have lost 11lbs since then and yes it does activate all ur muscles. I don’t remember the last time my stomach looked so flat. Oh and yes it is easier on the knees. I plan on learning on roller skates soon too. I do run occasionally and also hike and I’ve lost more weight in a faster amount of time rollerblading.
 

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I want to learn but I’m too embarrassed to fall in public lol part of the reason I never learned to ride a bike. I’ll check out your thread though bc now I’m intrigued!
Check out the following hashtag 365skatechallenge. There are people posting who’ve never skated prior to their attempts on that hashtag
 
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I started rollerblading in March and I love it now that I’m not afraid of falling lol. Have lost 11lbs since then and yes it does activate all ur muscles. I don’t remember the last time my stomach looked so flat. Oh and yes it is easier on the knees. I plan on learning on roller skates soon too. I do run occasionally and also hike and I’ve lost more weight in a faster amount of time rollerblading.
rollerblading is different from roller skates? Lemme go ask Siri wassup
 

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I think it depends on which you like more. I’ve always hated running but skating and swimming I’ll do all day. Skate enough and your legs will look like the women in this video.
 

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I started rollerblading in March and I love it now that I’m not afraid of falling lol. Have lost 11lbs since then and yes it does activate all ur muscles. I don’t remember the last time my stomach looked so flat. Oh and yes it is easier on the knees. I plan on learning on roller skates soon too. I do run occasionally and also hike and I’ve lost more weight in a faster amount of time rollerblading.
How did you get over the fear of falling?
 
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rollerblading is different from roller skates? Lemme go ask Siri wassup
Yup, I originally got rollerblades because I have nerve damage on my foot and apparently it’s better over all for your ankles and such. I thought once I learned those I’d just be able to hop on roller skates with no problem and apparently that’s not the case. I’ve even met a couple of rollerbladers who are really good at it learning to roller skate and they were falling like they’ve never been on wheels before smh. I did read that rollers skates are more stable tho. Idk, either way I’m gonna do both but I chose inlines first because of my nerve damage.
 

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God I've always wanted to learn how to skate. But I'm at the age where I'm too afraid now lool. I may try it soon though.
 
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How did you get over the fear of falling?
Oh man my very first fall was the worse, fell face first and my helmet (thank goodness I had it on) bounced off the pavement so hard, I split my lip and even my wrist gaurds weren’t enough to keep my hands from scraping. I actually gave up for a bit, then found a basketball court with a fence surrounding it and pretty much practiced there holding on to the fence whenever I felt like I was gonna fall. I would skate back and forth near the fence from one end to the other. I didn’t even realize when I started being less afraid, I just went to practice one day and when I got up on the skates I didn’t feel wobbly and my heart wasn’t beating hard. I started to get more comfortable and started skating in the middle but would go close to the fence when I felt nervous. I still fall when I try to do to much, but usually on my butt and those falls are not as painful lol. If you watch videos they actually tell you to practice falling. They tell you to try to fall on ur hands and knees but I’ve only falling like that once. This week I’m gonna go try and skate at the beach (no fence) so we’ll see how that goes!! Good luck if ur planning on learning. It really does become fun when ur not scared.
 

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How did you get over the fear of falling?
I know you didn’t quote me but one of the most important lessons in skating is learning how to fall. When I feel I’m getting ready to fall I bend my knees and get a little low to the ground all while slowing down. That usually stops me from falling but when I do it’s not as hard. You really want to avoid falling on your knees and butt. I’m an indoor skater so I don’t skate with pads and the when I was first learning how to skate I came home will all kinds of bruises, I didn’t sit down once that night. I fell in love with skating after that even though I was in a little pain. Here are 3 videos that should help.


 

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God I've always wanted to learn how to skate. But I'm at the age where I'm too afraid now lool. I may try it soon though.
I think you should give it a try. There are about 5 older people I see at the rink all the time. I don’t know their exact ages but I’m sure they’re all over the age of 65. They skate beautifully and without any padding or helmets.
 
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I really enjoy running but skating is a great workout too. But I am an adult learner so I'm still afraid of falling!
 

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