Roller skates have been popular for many, many years and are enjoying a revival right now. Kids are being lured away from their electronic games and the television to participate in roller skating sessions. This can only be a good thing and will encourage children to become active and increase their levels of fitness. Many adults will probably remember having roller skates as a child and won’t need much encouragement to join in the fun.

Roller skates are now available in many different designs with a range of accessories. To make sure you choose the correct style and fit you should enlist the help of a skate specialist company such as Flywalk who have a wide range of roller skates and accessories available.

Whatever age you are, whether you are an adult or child, you should always wear protective gear to avoid injury if you fall. Whatever your ability you may still have a tumble and any subsequent injury can be very unpleasant. The advised protection is a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads to lessen injuries and pain from falls. It is sometimes perceived as not necessary to wear protective gear and some skate parks or rinks don’t enforce those rules but it is essential to wear the advised gear, especially a helmet.

Wherever you go to roller skate you will benefit from fresh air and exercise as well as from the socialising. Encouraging your child to participate in roller skating will not only encourage them to build fitness and interaction with other children, but you may find you have a child with a real talent for skating.