Rollerblades For Beginner to Advanced Skaters


Updated 04/12/11 3:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Rollerblades to Buy

As soon as Spring arrives, I can hardly wait to dust off my rollerblades and skate around town. I've been skating ever since I learned how to walk, so strapping in my blades not only helps to keep me in shape (did you know you can burn up to 371 calories in 30 minutes rollerblading?), but it also brings back fond memories of my youth. Whether you are just learning how to rollerblade or are a Tony Read more

Hmm . . . Does Anyone Still Rollerblade?


Updated 10/04/10 7:43 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 19 comments

Does Anyone Still Rollerblade?

Over the weekend I took a bike ride down an especially scenic path next to the San Francisco Bay and during the ride saw a guy on Rollerblades whiz by, twice. I am the proud owner of a pair of in-line skates, purchased in 1999 and, sadly, in storage since 2003. Does anyone Rollerblade any more? In-line skates were developed as a substitute for ice skates for a Russian speed skater training for Read more

Kitewing: A Sport For All Seasons


Updated 03/14/07 1:35 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Snow may be long gone soon, but there are still some variations on snow play you all might be interested in. Kitewing, or "the wing" for short, gives you the wings to fly. Check it out. It's like windsurfing, but you can use it with skis, snowboards, ice skates, or in-line skates - so you can use it when all the snow has melted. All you need is some wind and a big open space to soar. Most Read more