6 Keys To Skating Like A Pro...For Decades!

[@Sepkov]

I'm a simple person, I see notification, I click and I listen.

[@RobertoFrobs]

Questions for the podcast: - how much time a week do you spend for exercise and skating? Do you avoid training legs on the days before you plan to skate? - what's your resistance training like? Do you often go to failure? How long and heavy are your workouts? - Any tips for stopping in narrow places? - Just how tight show my skates fit my feet? Is it ok to leave a bit of movement? I feel that "the right fit" isn't really sustainable for longer sessions - what's been your experience with 90mm wheels? - what's your heart rate like during a normal session? Does it look like a session of cardio, or lower and with breaks? - How do you set up your frames? I noticed that moving it forward makes powerstops easier - do you find that powerstops on 110 are more difficult? Any advice to make them easier and as reliable as with the 80mm?

[@BillStoppard]

Wow!! So many great questions; huge thanks!!!

[@sonicsportsla]

Essential tips for skaters and all other athletes 🥊

[@michaelafcadio]

Great video and exceptionally important message. The best thing about your strategy is that it can be used for inline skating, snowboarding, skiing, or just about any other form of physically demanding sport or activity.

[@minimobilereview6570]

the amount of motivation you just gave out there is amazing ty for this

[@BillStoppard]

Awesome to hear!! 🙏

[@nhatlam96]

can you make a video about your gym workout routine or recommend one?

[@Headinfoneus]

Bill, you are my hero since 2017

[@haroldwebb9237]

Being about the same age as you Bill, I can't agree more with your segment on strength training. I've also been "fit" and done lots of cardio on skates and other, but when I started being serious about weights (2-3 times per week), my overall fitness went through the roof.

[@HockeyHawk]

Ever since I broke my fibula and did PT- everything you’ve mentioned is so so true, especially as you grow older and still want to skate (or hockey) and have fun! People take advantage of their bodies, and sometimes think they’re invincible when they’re younger- great advice 🤘🏻 I’ll have to try sauna though, that I’ve never done, but I’m intrigued.

[@humblegoddess7772]

As a Yooper, Sauna is kinda engrained in our culture. Try it you will never go back.

[@HockeyHawk]

@@humblegoddess7772 Yooper 😂 I had to look up what that means, I get it now. I know my friends in Finland do it, but I’ve never really seen saunas here where I am. Do you find it helpful personally? Mentally specifically?

[@BillStoppard]

You'll feel a difference after a few weeks of sauna Sarah!! Way to take care of, and push yourself; happy healing!

[@HockeyHawk]

@@BillStoppard Thanks Bill, I’m certainly going to try it, I’ve already found a spot in my gym I had no idea it existed, hah! I look forward to trying new things, and cheers to pushing yourself, I know I’ll never stop. I’ve got the fight in me.

[@the.observer]

my number one would be stretching. i didn't start seriously stretching until my mid-20s. post-workout to me is way more beneficial for recovery than pre is to prevent injury. do both if you have the time, but for me, post is most beneficial. when it comes to lifting, I like to do so for strength and mobility. love lifting and walking with sandbags. thanks for sharing, Bill.

[@BillStoppard]

Sand bags are the real deal!!

[@stefanovr3655]

Thanks a lot for your videos Bill. I started inline skating last year and when I watch your motivational video makes me want to improve my skating level!

[@freethinker3083]

I just started rollerblading again and what I appreciate about you most is that you are very informative. Thank you for your videos!

[@carkmagus6219]

This is the video I've been waiting for since your workout video!!!!

[@ApolloniumUranius]

Thank you! It’s very close and relative topic for me and I have found all the answers from more experienced skates pal! 😊

[@marcsteiner7175]

What a great topic. I would not have been able to skate uninterrupted since 1988 without a good strengthening and stretching routine very similar to what you demonstrated. Focusing on muscles that oppose the ones that are overtaxed when skating has helped me keep a healthy balance of core muscles in the pelvis area and has kept my lower back pain free. A short routine of upper body strengthening and stretching exercises has also protected me from numerous potentially serious shoulder and head injuries. Now still enjoying inline skating nearly every day… I had to learn all of this stretching and strengthening stuff the hard way over many years, and you summed it up in one video. Thanks for putting together these great quality videos. I am sure they require a lot of work. PS: my wife and I love your doggie 😊

[@nikachan816]

Do you have any advice for people with back pain and back problems? Things like lordosis, scoliosis and how to adjust the skating style or training to accommodate for it?

[@Pratalax]

Excellent video! I feel like i can begin introducing these routines element by element in my quest for overall wellbeing (as well of course as total skate domination).

[@BillStoppard]

Yes! total domination!!

[@nikachan816]

That’s awesome, really helpful!

[@StreetBladerBloke]

Agree with other sports strategy. I do RAW powerlifting and skating as main but once a week tennis as well.

[@wza360]

Well done dude! I love that you're picking up such topics. I would add cold shower to this as well, but this is also a very specific tool. It helps to recover, but reduces gains - i.e. if I want to recover fast and my muscles to be ready for next 60km run the next day - cold shower is great tool. But if you want more gains and grow muscle, cold shower should be avoided for 24 hours and more time for recovery will be needed. Etc. Still thanks for reminding other things as well.

[@JohnHunt_]

As a new skater I feel I am putting my weight too far forward and end up leaning over my toes quite a lot. How can I adjust my stance/posture to fix this and center my balance better?

[@GOLDCOASTROLLOUT]

Wise words Bill 🙏🏼

[@rerollinginline]

Question for your podcast: what do you like most about having this channel? Is there anything that gives you the most joy, or a particularly favorite memory from over the years?

[@BillStoppard]

This is a nice question to think about; thank you!

[@EricaBlades]

I love how Bill set off to make a video about healthy habits to build for longevity when skating, but instead made a r/aww video with him an Ernie playing guitar and vocals =) I remember you had a great AMA from reddit and a lot of good questions there. I think making a post asking the Inline community for questions would cast a bigger web on the skating audience to bring in more questions. What are the best/ your favourite times for skate sessions? Early mornings? Mid afternoons? Rush hour (in Toronto?!?!?) Do you have any Pro-tips for gear longevity? Like how this video has good information on how to keep your body in top shape, do you have any tips/ tricks Lifehacks/ Protips from tying skates to cleaning your wheels, anything at all the newer generation of skaters should know about that will help out those of us skating on a budget get more out of our gear. Have you considered making a video about being unafraid of failure when learning new things on skates? Sometime I see that holds back a lot of newer skates - whether on inline or on ice, is that they are afraid of falling. I think cool video idea would be for you to show your progress when learning something new and talking about your mental strategies translating physical feedback of why you fell into mental changes that then loopback into physical changes. What is your homemade "Breakfast of Bill" - When you're at home and want to treat yourself, what's your go-to meal you make for breakfast? Also while on the topic of food - what's your favorite weekend brunch joint in Toronto? Lastly: Cakes or Pies? Muffins or Cupcakes?

[@BillStoppard]

Dope! Some valuable AND weird ones!!!

[@nikoblading]

Thanks for awesome video Bill. I want to visit sauna now, it’s been a while, I completely forgot how nice it feels. As for side activity I tried bouldering a couple of month ago, it’s a really good workout for your upper body and it has similar effect with skating: once you start it’s hard to stop. You only stop when there is no energy left. You dog really loves powerchords, such a metal head.

[@BillStoppard]

Bouldering is the perfect complimentary activity. It looks physically and so mentally challenging. Yes he's a metal head; can't stand the blues!! 😂

[@BladeDan852]

Some great essential tips to obtain your skating potential for Hyper-Performance skating. I just recently bought one of those "knuckle" roller things. It's a little painful at first if you're not use to it, but the relief that you get afterward is worth the discomfort by far. My objective this year is definitely more stretching before and after skating and more leg resistance at the gym. My podcast questions are: Have you noticed any negative effects from the intense cardio that skating offers, such as muscle cramping pain in the morning? Do you take any vitamins or protein shakes to help enhance yourself? If so, what do you recommend? They say age is just a number seize every moment you can and Go Skate! THIS IS THE WAY!!!

[@Petar-...-Nikov]

Jaming with your band just got me :)

[@igorgoga7985]

Bill, try seba cj boots, they are so good

[@RichHayterSkater]

Great content and topic, Bill. I believe in a balanced approach to physical well-being, especially if we want to stay healthy and injury-free in the future. I recall reading that pro-runners only spend about 40% of their time running, the rest is dedicated to strength, mobility, and recovery. Personally, I resistance train 4-5 times per week and focus on mobility patterns everyday. Strength and mobility are especially important as we age and, let’s face it, we’re not getting any younger! 🙈 Podcast Qs: 1. What, if anything, demotivates or puts you off going out to skate? 2. What skills or improvements, if any, do you want to work on in the near-future?

[@chaindriven61]

Thank you for the video Bill. Sometimes I avoid doing leg workouts as my legs get sore and it effects my skate time but watching this video and the fact you use the roller for 20 minutes. I'm going to start doing that. I do work out everyday 21 Day Fix and it includes Yoga. I'm 60 and I'm going to start stretching a lot more.🤙

[@BillStoppard]

Nice! The right yoga is great for skaters!

[@CDmc98]

thanks for the tips. If you could go intoo more detail some time that would be great.

[@anonymouslife3777]

Great video mate, fitness and health is so important and people always overlook it. Intense bodyweight training can be just as good as weights for some muscle groups as well, so for anyone out there who can't go to a gym, just do bodyweight movements to start! It WILL pay off.

[@AmandaabnamA]

Oh my gosh your dog is a champ

[@pg9193]

weird podcast question: do you think that skating improves your performance.. in the bedroom..? I find that I'm much more of a performer right after a skate, especially in the hips.. or at least according to m'lady. how does skating relate to ess eee ecks?

[@BillStoppard]

Too funny; did she buy you the skates? 😂

[@pg9193]

@@BillStoppard I had been skating about 6 years already and I bought _her_ some new skates and she's getting strong!

[@lpseem3770]

That is one of the best lessons for skaters. Stretch, skate, run, repeat. (-: As of 41, I can not recommend stretching enough. Skating for 4 hours is no problem, but it is not a way to improve. Only for sweaty back, hurting legs and broken ribs.

[@22chainlink22]

Btw Bill, have you heard about 'Marsblades'? They make skates that are supposed to mimick icehockey skates.

[@Swivelsonwheels]

Awesome Bill thanks,been meaning to do Sauna, so I'm going to implement now. I do some stretching but definitely need more. As for the resistance training, I like to skate daily. I do a little bit of resistance training, but not consistently, there are many ways to incorporate RT,what are your thoughts ?(podcast ?)

[@KillMiWi]

Thanks for sharing your proven knowledge on longevity Bill! Looking great! 👍🏼 Question idea : In a post-apocalyptic world, where most skaters survive (obviously), what skills would be most vital to stealth and combat on blades? (I.e. wall kick turned zombie kick)

[@BillStoppard]

I love this question so much!!! 🙏👊

[@BertGraef]

@@BillStoppard Ideal training for the nuclear winter. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHuzhaiwZa2sbLs

[@Beastys]

Did you ever try the “Theragun” from Therabody?

[@Omidion]

Hey what about knees, the first thing that pops into my head is the pain i have when i crash and the impact that goes through the pads into my knees, i feel the pain for a month after. Also, didn't find any knee pad video on your channel.

[@ajthefunkmonster4767]

I skate as much as I can when I have free time. While I do have a job, I'm assuming it helps that I do a lot of manual labor (heavy lifting, processing, and pushing stock at a department store, I seriously don't think I could do all that if I weren't skating and vice versa)

[@dogjuicejaxn2490]

Been inline skating just 3 weeks. Simple fall on my ass and i broke my wrist catching my fall, gutted just wanna get back on it

[@BillStoppard]

Sorry to here it; wishing you an epic recovery!!

[@PlantbasedRunners]

Podcast Question: Do you regularly visit a Roller Disco assuming there is one in Toronto, or have you been to a Roller Disco (which Roller Discos), reason/s for going or not ... The floors are usually v good for stopping practice, slides etc...

[@BillStoppard]

Good one there is a story about sliding practice at a roller ink...

[@ericbernardi8116]

😅 I barely find time to skate about half as much I'd like... There are simply not enough hours a day to do the things you suggest here... So my body just has to bear with it (stretching wouldn't be bad though 🙄)... Starting with 42 I will never qualify as a "great" skater anyway 😝 It's enough though to impress most kids and hopefully let them consider trying it themselfs too 🤠

[@freakingid]

Agreed, not enough time in the day to do all this. Good prompt for me to add more consistent stretching and short weight workout. Bill has a video showing single leg squats and stuff. I'd love to see / pay for followup videos that provide stretch, workout, nutrition routines. I started at 44 and now I'm 52 -- take care of yourself and have fun!

[@ericbernardi8116]

@@freakingid thank you Paul! I have a lot of fun 😁

[@GalactusX87]

They're all great advice but when you have a job and you have to wake up 6 in the morning and come back home exausted it's very difficult or impossible to accomplish all these tasks regularly. Anyway thank you, your videos are very helpful 🙏

[@freakingid]

Agreed, where is the time, between work and kids and whatever. I do have a short stretch / skate routine I can do in 20-30 minutes in the evening. Bill has some workout videos, and also there is the Blading Physio channel. Maybe even 10 minutes stretching and some lunges is more than you are doing now? Good luck and have fun.

[@GalactusX87]

@@freakingid yea stretching is the thing I try to never omit after skating or other sports sessions, no matter what, because its benefits are huge 👍🏻

[@arturomorales7710]

Did you had injured your shoulders when falling? Any recomendation how to fall? 😢

[@minimobilereview6570]

ohhh yessss legend

[@Abcdefkppppp]

Thank you. I think getting up from bed very fast doesn't the good idea, does it?

[@marianafiorin8703]

Question for the podcast video: My wheels are getting very worn-out on the inside edge because of breaking with a T-stop. It's gotten to a point where they look weird! But when I tried flipping them, it felt so bizarre that I kept loosing balance and falling, so I flipped them back. Did you ever feel unbalanced when you flipped your wheels? Does it go away? Do you ever grind down your wheels back into shape?

[@BillStoppard]

Good one! I've been there!!

[@peyotepiper6521]

I'm fairly new to skate culture. Why/what is the significance of taking one of the middle wheels off? I see this mostly indoors to be honest. How much would this effect street skating? Skating with three wheels gives the skates a unique look but that's not why we skate, is it?

[@soroushm9820]

i've been away from my skates for a while and I miss skating so much! urghhh

[@claudeJUNIOR]

I've just subscribed your channel , but I'm pretty sure I was already subscribed since middle 2022.But it doesn't matter.

[@rollin_ripo]

💪

[@cristyanubuntuux]

Con todo ese tiempo libre, sin hijos, sin esposa, sin trabajo de oficina, etc, cualquiera se vuelve PRO.

[@riff_master]

If i lived near u in states we would be friends. I literally do. Skating,gym,boxing,guitar as my hobbies 🤣🤣🤣

[@fruitflylikeabanana]

Sauna?

[@bunduboots]

!!!

[@BurksArribaRunningAwareness]

aggressive, humor intact, mush, busted

[@schmingusss]

#6 take a cold shower in the morning. Taking a cold shower will cause your brain to slowly release serotonin over several hours without the crash you would experience using drugs. You'll feel great and want to get out there and do more skating and working out. And for your first podcast, you ought to get Joe Rogan on your show. :)

[@Neorevn]

Bill, I respect you and I love your videos. But with all due respect, This video has nothing to do with skating, its general fitness. :)

[@BillStoppard]

General fitness has everything to do with skating!!😉

[@Neorevn]

@@BillStoppard True, but not specifically how to skate like a pro. I was hoping for techniques rather than fitness training. Sayinjg fitness is like stating the obvious :)

[@clray123]

Wow what happened to this guy, looks 15 years older than 3 years ago? Too much enthusiasm for saving the world during pandemic?