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In a day where video games and television have replaced active play, now more than ever, daily exercise and activities promoting physical fitness are vital to a healthier America. Nearly everyone is searching for ways to help children make more health conscious decisions by encouraging physical activity and healthy lifestyles.

October is National Roller Skating Month and the Roller Skating Association International (RSA)  is encouraging children and adults alike to get exercise through a safe, healthy and fun activity – roller skating! 

Studies show that skating is equivalent to jogging in terms of calorie burning and fat reduction; just an hour of vigorous skating can burn up to 590 calories in a 150-pound person. Indoor roller skating is also one of the safest sports – safer than football, basketball and outdoor roller skating!
 
Many athletes in various sports got their start in roller skating. NBA 2004 Slam Dunk Champion, Fred Jones, credits roller skating with strengthening his leg muscles, which helped result in a successful college career at Oregon and a position with the Indiana Pacers. Olympic gold medal speed skater Chad Hedrick started his career on roller skates before switching to ice skates to compete in the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. Olympic speed skater Apollo Ono also began competing in speed skating with inline skates before switching to ice blades to compete in the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.

 "The whole world should do it. There's nothing like roller skating to the blast of the music while folks dance and show off some tricks. Just have a good time." - Jurnee Smollett, actor from “Roll Bounce”

Celebrities and superstars enjoy roller skating, too! Grammy winner and pop music star Beyonce Knowles hosted her 21st birthday party at a rink in Atlanta. Bow Wow, Mike Epps and Jurnee Smollett, all avid roller skaters, recently starred in the roller skating-themed movie, “Roll Bounce.” Janet Jackson and Kim Bassinger both host star-studded birthday parties at a skating center in California. Singers Missy Elliot and Ciara each featured roller skating in recent music videos. The musicians from Matchbox 20 shot one of their videos in a roller rink where they skated on quad skates.
 
Roller skating centers have always provided high energy, fun and entertainment for people of all ages. The roller skating industry promotes family values and community involvement to offer a good, clean environment for all. Today, skating centers are full entertainment centers with more interaction on the skate floor, fast paced skating and hip music coupled with alternative activities inside the rink like laser tag, video games and much more. Although skating is still the focal point, the environment is one of a full-service family fun center.
 
See what everyone is talking about --- visit a roller skating center today!