4 reasons why you should go ice skating

Here at SkatePro, it’s peak season for ice skate sharpening; we sharpen thousands of them throughout a regular season. Ice skating is definitely becoming a popular trend, and if you already have some experience on rollerblades, transitioning to the ice is not that difficult.

Not convinced? Try these 4 compelling reasons!

1) It will make you ROFL

There’s no avoiding this one. Whether you have some rollerblading experience or not, 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 will 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 will burn even more. So if December was tough on your weight, start ice skating. Ice skating also gives the legs a fantastic workout because the activity focuses on the movement of the lower body. You’ll increase joint flexibility in your legs as well as 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 will get all the benefits of being outside, including improved blood pressure and heart rate, a better mood, a stronger immune system, and cleaner lungs.

4) You might find the love of your life

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

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

Check out our huge assortment of different ice skates here.