Skateboards & Roller Skates Directory

skate shoes Getting Active with Roller blades Britain is in a health crisis with obesity reaching record levels due to over eating and lack of exercise. Obesity levels in the UK are estimated to equate to 1in 4 people being diagnosed as obese which are approximately double of the levels found in the 1980’s. The trend is thought to be from an increase in the amounts of food eaten coupled with a lack of exercise. The digital age has come at a price; people tend to spend more of their free time both sat in front of a television or a computer and leading a much less active lifestyle. Experts suggest that just 20 minutes of moderate exercise three times a week can help reduce the levels of obesity. However going to the local gym can be an expensive affair with average gym membership costing between £300 and £400 a year.

inline skates What are Roller Blades? Roller blades are a type of skate shoe that opened up a whole new market of use. Roller skates have been with us for over two hundred years but they really took off with the conception of the Rollerblade. It was even a new idea but a modification of inline skates shoe that was marketed in the 1960’s. The original idea didn’t take off which was largely due to the wrong sort of marketing. It was seen in its original form the benefit of these skates for ice hockey players. The makers of roller blades had seen the original inline skate design and realised this was an opportunity for ice hockey players to practice with out ice. This concept meant people could play ice hockey in sports centres, in car parks or even in the street and transfer the skills learned directly onto the ice. The modifications needed involved changing the shoe to replicate a hockey boot and using better, more hard wearing materials for the base and wheels.

rollerblades Roller blades a great way to get fit. Skating is a sport that has been in decline since the mid nineties, but recently there are signs of a recovery. Skating is looking to be gaining favour amongst the UK populace this year with recreational roller skating getting back into the lime light with a number of night club’s reinventing the roller disco. Roller discos are springing up in numerous cities around the country blending a night out drinking with the traditional teenage activity of skating to music. It helps create a more active and enjoyable evening in a friendly environment and is found to be a much better way of meeting people than your average nightclub.

roller skates Whether young or old, on your own, or within a group, novice or expert, there are many people who love the chance to put on their roller blades and show off their skills. If you are looking for a new pair, or if you are new to the sport and need some beginners blades, then why not take a look at Kates Skates for some friendly help and advice. Whether you are on blades or roller skates, you can have some great fun, not to mention keeping yourself fit. Kates Skates have a wide range of many different types of skates and certainly have a great choice. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or an expert, there is something suitable for you. With some really eye-catching designs, you will definitely see something for your taste.

skate shoes Getting Active with Roller blades Britain is in a health crisis with obesity reaching record levels due to over eating and lack of exercise. Obesity levels in the UK are estimated to equate to 1in 4 people being diagnosed as obese which are approximately double of the levels found in the 1980’s. The trend is thought to be from an increase in the amounts of food eaten coupled with a lack of exercise. The digital age has come at a price; people tend to spend more of their free time both sat in front of a television or a computer and leading a much less active lifestyle. Experts suggest that just 20 minutes of moderate exercise three times a week can help reduce the levels of obesity. However going to the local gym can be an expensive affair with average gym membership costing between £300 and £400 a year.

inline skates What are Roller Blades? Roller blades are a type of skate shoe that opened up a whole new market of use. Roller skates have been with us for over two hundred years but they really took off with the conception of the Rollerblade. It was even a new idea but a modification of inline skates shoe that was marketed in the 1960’s. The original idea didn’t take off which was largely due to the wrong sort of marketing. It was seen in its original form the benefit of these skates for ice hockey players. The makers of roller blades had seen the original inline skate design and realised this was an opportunity for ice hockey players to practice with out ice. This concept meant people could play ice hockey in sports centres, in car parks or even in the street and transfer the skills learned directly onto the ice. The modifications needed involved changing the shoe to replicate a hockey boot and using better, more hard wearing materials for the base and wheels.

rollerblades Roller blades a great way to get fit. Skating is a sport that has been in decline since the mid nineties, but recently there are signs of a recovery. Skating is looking to be gaining favour amongst the UK populace this year with recreational roller skating getting back into the lime light with a number of night club’s reinventing the roller disco. Roller discos are springing up in numerous cities around the country blending a night out drinking with the traditional teenage activity of skating to music. It helps create a more active and enjoyable evening in a friendly environment and is found to be a much better way of meeting people than your average nightclub.

roller skates Whether young or old, on your own, or within a group, novice or expert, there are many people who love the chance to put on their roller blades and show off their skills. If you are looking for a new pair, or if you are new to the sport and need some beginners blades, then why not take a look at Kates Skates for some friendly help and advice. Whether you are on blades or roller skates, you can have some great fun, not to mention keeping yourself fit. Kates Skates have a wide range of many different types of skates and certainly have a great choice. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or an expert, there is something suitable for you. With some really eye-catching designs, you will definitely see something for your taste.