4 Reasons Why You Should Go Ice Skating

Here at SkatePro, it’s peak season for ice skate sharpening. We sharpen thousands of skates throughout a regular season. Ice skating is definitely becoming a popular trend, and if you already have some experience with rollerblades, transitioning to the ice isn't that difficult.

Not convinced? Here are 4 compelling reasons to give it a try!

1) It Will Make You ROFL

There’s no way around this one. Whether or not you have some rollerblading experience, you will have a few close encounters with the ice that will make you Roll On the Floor (or ice) Laughing. But don’t worry. The learning curve isn’t that steep, and within a few hours, you’ll be speeding around the lake or rink.

2) A Great Workout

For some, this might be the most persuasive argument since ice skating is an excellent form of exercise. In a regular hour on the ice, you can burn up to 500 calories. If you speed skate or do high-speed intervals, you’ll burn even more. So, if December was tough on your weight, start ice skating. It also gives your legs a great workout because the activity focuses on lower body movements. You’ll increase joint flexibility in your legs and build up muscles.

3) Get Some Fresh Air

Ice skating is a great reason to get outdoors, breathe fresh air, and absorb vitamin D from the sun. You’ll get all the benefits of being outside, including improved blood pressure and heart rate, better mood, a stronger immune system, and cleaner lungs.

4) You Might Find the Love of Your Life

We’ve all seen this happen in movies and cheesy dating site ads. But let’s be honest. The chances of meeting your special someone on the ice are probably not significantly higher than anywhere else. However, if it does happen, you’ll have a great story to share with your grandchildren someday. One thing is for sure though, the chance of meeting someone special at the ice rink is much higher than meeting them while sitting on the couch at home.

So, there’s basically no excuse left for not getting out on the ice.

Check out our huge assortment of different ice skates here.