Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Getting Started With Skating

By Nathan S. Perez


If you'd like to have a chuckle and are searching for some thrill, skating might be the perfect option for you. The thrill of swinging on ice is sure to give you a new high. In the event you are new to the field of skating, the following information will help you to get started with much ease.

To start skating you need to make certain that your skates fit you the absolute best. They must be neither loose nor tight, just the proper size. Lace your skates with care before taking off. If you are not sure of the way in which the skates are worn or if they aren't fastened properly, you must seek somebody's help.

The newbs must grasp that skates are meant for ice only. You should never walk on the ground wearing them. But, if you do walk on the ground, wear skate guards along. And, only remove them on reaching icy surface. Before you reach the rink ensure you walk only on the carpeted area. You do not need to worry for that as maximum skating rinks have a covered area to get into the rink. The carpeted floor will help you walk nicely up to the rink.

It's best not to try and glide on ice when you've just started skating. You should try and pick up on the different moves slowly and steadily. Also, cling to the rail when you step on the ice the first time. You can keep holding on to the railing and try moving along the side of the rink. Trying any fancy moves in the first days though , could increase your chances of slipping and falling and going through back pain on account of it.

When you get used to walking on the ice with the support of the rail, try and stroll away from it slowly. You may find problems in doing so but you may not give up. Gather the confidence and try gliding without support. Don't move too far away from the rail. Just an in. or so would be fine so that you are able to get a hold of it in case you lose balance. The trick's to bend your knees a bit and walk, also swing your arms how you do on a treadmill. Finally you will be able to glide unreservedly across the rink.

Especially the sufferers of back trouble must learn the best way of skating to stop it and other injuries they are probably going to sustain. It is always recounted that a job well started is half done. Therefore, to have the best experience of skating on the ice you need to start the right way.




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