whyskate? what has skating done for me???

WHY SKATE?

Here you will find what we will call success stories! Send in your success story to SkateToIt

skating: burns up 600 calories per hour.

skating: improves balance, strength, agility and endurance for all ages of girls, boys, men and women.

skating: helps those of any age get in better overall shape and improve aerobic fitness.

skating: improves blood circulation throughout the lungs, heart and other organs.

skating: helps provide a social outlet, which can have a positive effect on self-image and self-esteem, which can lead to improved overall physical health.

skating: attracts young boys and girls, as well as, others who may be hesitant to participate in other sports.

skating: dramatically improves nerve and muscle development and coordination in school age children, which shows up in stronger test scores and other measures of academic success.

*BASED ON STUDIES BY THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION AND SURVEY BY THE NATIONAL SPORTING GOODS ASSOCIATION (1994)

Veronica went from a size 18 to a size 12, in about a year just by skating, read her story!

Read the very funny story, "Fall into Skating" by Wade D. Fludd, by a first time beginner!

Here's Veronica's story:

In January of 2000, I was sick of my clothes not fitting and I went out and bought a bunch of clothes that were size 18. I had been fighting with accepting my size as only changing for the worst & was none too pleased with the size 18 business. I needed clothes that fit, so I bit the bullet and changed my wardrobe over to the larger sizes. Then,  I started roller skating once a week with two girl friends. After a  couple of months, I noticed a big improvement on my cardio-vascular system and stamina.

I had increased my skating frequency to twice a week and bought my own skates. I was a little worried in March when my weight actually started increasing again. It came with a loss of inches at my hips, waist, and ankles, so I was convinced that muscle had started forming (it weighs more than fat). By June I had only lost about 5 pounds, but was down to a size 14.

Now, January 2001, I'm down to a comfortable size 12 & am 25 pounds lighter than this time last year. My friends have noticed quite a bit the difference in my look. I can still eat whatever I want. I no longer sit in front of the TV snacking. Skating has changed my metabolism so that I want less food and don't have to "diet" consciously. I also drink a lot more water because of the extra exercise. I am convinced that the regularity of the exercise is the key. I think any exercise you can do REGULARLY will help you be more fit.

Thanks... to Veronica for letting Skatetoit! print her story.... Good luck with your skating... and continued success!

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