There are many people who want to lose weight, increase their fitness levels or improve muscle tone, or maybe all three. Joining a gym is one way to do all three things but it is quite expensive, so anyone on a lower income may not be able to afford the membership. Dieting is monotonous and unless you have a support group can be quite hard going. Many people who have dogs will spend their time walking, which will improve fitness levels and tone your body, but is not a fast paced workout.

Skating of all varieties is a perfect workout, as well as being low cost. If you prefer to go to a rink for ice skating or rollerblading you will have to pay a small admission fee. If you choose inline skating you can skate using inline skates wherever and whenever you please. If you have dogs you can even give them a more energetic workout by roller skating with them, in a safe place of course.

The only equipment you will require is some protective wear and a pair of skates, whether they are ice skates, roller skates or inline skates. You could borrow some from a friend or hire some skates but used skates do not get a chance to mould themselves to the shape of your foot, which could mean less comfort for you.

Here at Skates.co.uk we have skates for all activities and at all prices so that you can buy a lower cost pair of skates until you are sure that you will require a pair of skates long term. We have many styles for men and women, which are both stylish and comfortable. For the more discerning skater we have many of the top name skates available.

Skating is a superb way to work out; burning calories and working muscles you didn’t know existed, as well as having lots of fun.