Inline skating is a great workout, but only if you do it properly Top Tips 4 fast Fitness Skating

[@ebea211]

I was watching this and was thinking I wish I had somewhere like that to skate and then realised that I literally live near where it was filmed

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Ella Chapman Lucky you! Get out there and enjoy it!

[@ellililo]

where is this? it looks beautiful

[@ebea211]

@@ellililo its in the Brisbane CBD :)

[@ellililo]

@@ebea211 wow nice I hope to go there someday! (:

[@kuro758]

@@ebea211 Brisbane's on my list now. Just to skate haha

[@fungames8098]

Bruh where tf do u find a smooth road with no cars to ride on?!?!

[@peternguyen5870]

Fun Games bike path

[@SkatefreshVideos]

In Brisbane Australia. They have amazing bike paths all over the place with very little bike traffic and no cars. Its heaven for skaters.

[@rama2453]

@@SkatefreshVideos hey Asha, that's amazing thanks for this amazing footage-is that in Brisbane? Have always wanted to go so bad. Is that the best place in Aussie? Also, what other cities would you say are top 3 worldwide? Thank you ))

[@thomasswedlund1097]

The new 3 whéel design with 120mm wheels smooths out the imperfections pretty well

[@thomasswedlund1097]

@@RedSquareLanguage yea I feel your pain. I live in a small town in Texas with terrible roads and police and sheriff that always hassle me.

[@kugelblitz2001]

I've watched this video five or six times now. I consider myself fairly advanced, but I had no idea my stride was so far from efficient. This really blew my mind. Thanks Asha!

[@SkatefreshVideos]

I don't want to make you feel bad about your skating! Just aware that if some bad habits go unchecked this can explain being slower than others even when you are legging it, or worse a slow onset injury from pronation or other issues identified. Ive seen so many slowly injured skaters who had inside edge pronation issues and then had to stop. It's a shame when the solution is doable with a few hours of focus and creating a new habit that then feels much better all round, oh....and you'll be faster and happy about it. I can recommend my "How to Skate for Fitness" online course is all about that. 33 exercises about stride work split into Ex1-10 Beginners Basic Stride, Ex11-21 Intermediate Fitness Stride (this video) Ex 22-33 Advanced Double Push. You can try 2-3 execises from each of these courses absolutely free and see is you like the structure of learning online. www.InlineSkateCourse.com (all 9 courses listed on the Courses page) Hope they help and are fun to do. Will make your glutes burn I promise!

[@kugelblitz2001]

@@SkatefreshVideos Oh no, I'm very grateful, thank you. I am reasonably fit and strong but find skating long distances very tiring, and this explains why. Basically I'm working twice as hard as I need to. As I have been practicing slides and transitions I have neglected this very fundamental aspect of my skating. I will definitely check out the course, thank you.

[@ruinaldosiempre]

it'z not import

[@SkatefreshVideos]

CtrlZED well done for seeing that the stride is often neglected in favour of ore 'sexy/flashy' moves like slides (which are awesomely cool). Check out the free online course for Intermediates here and see what practicing those 3 drills brings you. Even doing them once will Im sure deliver something, but the magic comes with repetition. inlineskatecourse.com/skate-for-fitness-intermediate/ Let me know what you think.

[@Mirko_SanSan]

Watch it at .75 speed. It's great!

[@sekogasiskren9406]

When Asha skates is so beautiful. Watching it even has calming effect

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Sekogas Iskren Thank you so much. I find it very calming too. Everything is going Fast but in my head it’s all slow and quiet. Just my breath and the sound of my wheels on the tarmac....

[@BruceLee-io9by]

Yes, my friend. Her ass is perfect. A nature's miracle...

[@sekogasiskren9406]

@@BruceLee-io9by learn to skate. At least for a while your mind will be focused on something else

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Yes skating is hypnotic. When anyone skates well (with good technique) people always turn and watch, they can't help it. It looks like we are flying and people are drawn to that regardless of skill level as long as they don't look tense.... it looks beautiful.

[@palestar828]

@@BruceLee-io9by stupid comment

[@keileung5567]

wish we have cyclist paths like this in the city.

[@dominique8461]

kei leung try urban skating

[@joeclarke7022]

Ayyy that’s Brisbane

[@zalmsporcu1603]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHXdpqqvdsyDl8U

[@magus5425]

same... i literally risk my life of getting by car every time i go out and skaters now how scary is 4 way roads on downhill

[@tombenek]

Beautiful place 😍

[@jhezzy]

This is the very first video of yours I ever watched. It's what sparked the desire I now have to skate as elegantly as you do! Watching it again, just 6 weeks later, I now better understand all the technicalities you describe. I also am able to see how much I'm improving, thanks to you, Asha! Your videos are tremendously helpful.

[@Mirko_SanSan]

Thank you, Asha! There are no local inline instructors here where I live, so you are my teacher! You've already helped me so much:-)

[@SkatefreshVideos]

I think that's the case for the majority of skaters. There are so few instructors anywhere (except maybe Spain where there are luckily lots). Have you checked out my new free video classes on inlineSkateCourse.com? There's 9 Free classes there and they are the best thing Ive ever offered for free. Im excited to be sharing that stuff with everyone finally (the new website was delayed by 7 months, very frustrating). I hope they help you even more.

[@berngalvin192]

Asha, thanks for the wonderful tutorials. Your strength, fluidity and beauty on the skates is truly inspirational. Thanks Bern

[@zalmsporcu1603]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHXdpqqvdsyDl8U

[@VoyagerGC]

I know this is intended for beginners or recreational skaters still... the explanation lacks details. You need to explain the D shape which is the recovery mode, you behind kick is a bit exaggerated here, and there is a lot of upper body movement due to the fact you had your arms locked behind. The arms should go in full swing that will imply working more with the body thus getting that cardio session really punching in. Also, important, once the leg comes from the recovery mode, the skater should push in front (glide) not step on the wheels like walking. This will create momentum and increase speed. The most difficult part will remain the carving, the outside edge and the controlled fall (gravitational force using the weight of the body). Other than this... beautiful video with a beautiful lady :) thanks!

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Sorry I missed this comment months ago. Great explanation of the more advanced strides. This video really is for a lower intermediate level skater who is still perhaps pronating, gliding on an inside edge or setting down in a V shape. Until the glide is properly set up and actually happens, the D shape recovery is too advanced and makes people over balance. I like to focus on glide training a lot so skaters can find their stability over their centre edge first and only later advance that onto the outside edge as you say. Then the carving fun begins.... I think many skaters miss out these foundation aspects and then after years of doing it half right certain problems can develop especially ankle, knee and hip pains and it always comes from one or more of these foundation technique aspects being badly done over time and putting strain on the body. Ive seen it hundreds of time in my 19 yrs full time coaching and its this I want to help "cure" in the world of skating. Most skaters aren't even aware of what makes "good" and "Less good" skating and how to fix it. Hense my channel and online courses which really get to the heart of each issue. You might like to check out the Free Lessons on the Double Push which I teach in 12 exercises. They are available free here, just click on free trial next to Trailer video. inlineskatecourse.com/skate-for-fitness-advanced/

[@CnockCnock]

Hi! Could you explain the D shape recovery mode or tell me where I could find more about it?

[@zalmsporcu1603]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHXdpqqvdsyDl8U

[@cyclotrojan]

As a beginner this video was not useful at all

[@malachilatroy]

@@cyclotrojan lmaoooo💀

[@dangerouswater]

“Get a friend film you from behind” I wonder how many marriages started and ended this way...

[@xXSweetJaniiXx]

Lol

[@anthonybendeler947]

savage hahaha

[@danijelb.3384]

Lmao

[@nabranestwistypuzzler7019]

Wdym?

[@zalmsporcu1603]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHXdpqqvdsyDl8U

[@alexandredesmonts35]

Best 3 min roller skating video of the internet to show you PERFECT movment. Thanks Asha. Alex.romania.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

If you like this video it’s because you want to skate like that. Here’s the 3 best exercises to start this journey to a solid fitness stride. Click free trial on this page to get access to the 3 drills. skatefresh.com/product/how-to-skate-for-fitness-intermediate-level-full-course/

[@waz27]

Awesome to see a video of skaters in Brisbane!! The walkways are linking up nicely for a loooong run! Thanks for the tips and all you are doing for skating!

[@zalmsporcu1603]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHXdpqqvdsyDl8U

[@berngalvin192]

Asha; I love this video....you look so strong, fluid and graceful, and of course, you do the double push very nicely. You're providing a really excellent learning tool. Thank you.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Thank you or the praise. But if you think this video which is a glossing over of some basic issues then you should really check out my online course "Skate well for Fitness" where there's 12 drills in order and how to fix problems with each one...... Im giving away 3 of them absolutely free, just click fee trial next to the Trailer video. Let me know what you think when you've watched those or skated with them. inlineskatecourse.com/skate-for-fitness-intermediate/

[@RollerSkatingMumbai]

Asha, it's so soothing to watch you skate & listen to your voice. I love how you shift your upper body over the gliding foot. I too had an issue of going to extreme on the outside edge, but have learnt so much from watching your strides & useful drills. Happy Skating to you Asha, keep spreading the love, as always 😊

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Thanks for the thanks. Yes excessive outside edges are not good either. ur joints weren't made to withstand those kinds of forces and over time it can take its toll. Well done for making the necessary changes.

[@Azeke777]

Hey, Asha! Cheers! You have raised a good point to discuss that also forces me to think about it.

[@zalmsporcu1603]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHXdpqqvdsyDl8U

[@zer0zer082]

This is so relaxing to watch. And thank you for choosing such peaceful background music. :)

[@SkatefreshVideos]

I have always disliked the super fast, techno style music that skate videos have. I don't feel hectic when I skate. It all feels calm and peaceful inside me, like meditation, super aware but gentle at the same time. I think slower music helps communicate this. Glad you like it. I wasn't sure it was a good move but the more I do it the more it somehow "fits". Thanks

[@zalmsporcu1603]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHXdpqqvdsyDl8U

[@design4nyone793]

So true. Skating improves my strength alot, especially the legs' muscle. I notice this because I cycle to work everyday on a Giant bicycle, 10km x2=20km everyday. After 2 weeks, cycling to work becomes easier, better breath control, I can strike through the crowd on the street even faster without any hestitation. Thats the best part, because I fell face to the ground too many times during the first 2 weeks skating, I feel more confident than ever. 😁 If I fell again in front of many strangers, never mind, just get back ip and roll.

[@joesr31]

I envy people with empty spaces like that, I could go out at 2am and still not have empty roads like these.

[@zalmsporcu1603]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHXdpqqvdsyDl8U

[@jimmykray9583]

Do you live in a major city?

[@magus5425]

@@jimmykray9583 i live in istanbul. do the math and press F for me

[@stevej.6674]

Wow, I was thinking that looks just like Brisbane before you mentioned it! Yeay for my hometown! I love the way you make skating look so effortless & smooth. 😉👍🏻

[@thekrrib]

Skating is effortless and smooth.

[@ferrariairwolf]

Wow that looks amazing. I've just bought some rollerblades after years of wanting to get back into it. I used to have some as a kid and loved it. I really hope i can get even half as good as you are in the video, you make it seem effortless

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Welcome back to skating!!! It's really important that you develop the correct foundations as early as possible so you avoid the common bad habits that can really set you back by inducing falls and injuries. How about training with some specific exercises that will help you to skate like this and feel the wonderful feeling of gliding and controlled speed (that you so admired in this video) . These 2 pages give you access to 5 FREE exercises that will help you skate like this and improve your stride. Perhaps just the Beginner level first and later the Intermediate. Try them out and let me know how you feel doing them. skatefresh.com/product/how-to-skate-for-fitness-beginner-level-free-trial/ skatefresh.com/product/how-to-skate-for-fitness-intermediate-level-free-trial/ Enjoy!

[@cristinagabriel4225]

nossaaaa...consigo "sentir" a leveza d deslizar patinando, só em olhar a trok das suas "passadas"....um dia vou conseguir de novo, msmo q ainda demore um pouco!!! parabns!!!

[@xnoeccbux]

she show us tipical double push movement. yes! for a long lange ride for fitness workout..what she is saying is on point..but for your muscle build or strength, you also need to practice short pitch sprint...so there is no right answer for fitness workout...if you can enjoy riding and prevent injury..that is the right ride for you! peace!

[@onlycorner5565]

most people place the skate down and glide into an inside edge and maybe know an decent push at the end in the beginning it was my observation that using 100 mm wheels helps to push under with the outside edge

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Yes smaller wheels will generally help you to "find new techniques". Learning new things with 110 or 125 can be harder.

[@thekrrib]

Great if you are going for a leisurely skate and I love the foot placement explaination, and I realise this video is for low level intermediate skaters but the zig zagging loses a lot of forward momentum and speed so you don't really wanna develop that habit. But, skating is a thing people do for fun, so do it your way. 😎

[@whytheworldiscruel430]

SkatefreshAsha thank you for this video. I started my very first rollerblade in mid May. Your video help me learn some tricks.

[@pedzsan]

For me, this is your most effective and beneficial video at my particular stage right now. You demonstrated what was **not** a good stride first and I was a bit confused. But then with the good stride, it started to click. A repeat of the video a few times and it came clear. ... Right now, I'm physical weak and new and can't probably do a good glide on the outside edge safely ... I just don't have enough control yet. But knowing the objective I think will help me a lot. The 50/50 "step, glide, step glide" was also key. Your back foot crosses over and I had assume that that was just for show. But it appears to be essential to have a balanced "glide" phase on the outside edge rather than the center or inside edge. I've not done it but it appears that you are getting some power from the glide phase as well as the step phase. And that leads me to wonder / conclude if it is a much more balanced exercise because not only do you exercise the push out muscles but also the opposite muscles as you control the glide on the outside edge. Just a really good video with a lot of information densely packed and a easy to comprehend format.

[@Mirko_SanSan]

Slow down the speed when you watch it to .75. It's even better! You can really see the set-down and glide, what the edges are doing.

[@guilhermemello553]

Loved the calm lesson and song !

[@zalmsporcu1603]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHXdpqqvdsyDl8U

[@BobTheBuilder294]

0:15 "AAAAHHH! Watch out for that grate! Oh nevermind..."

[@northgated]

same thought lol

[@zalmsporcu1603]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHXdpqqvdsyDl8U

[@labmancdn]

Nice video. Opened my eyes to my lack of efficiency. I skate more like a hockey skater on an offensive rush. Lol Beautiful backwards skating; balance, precision, grace and control.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

There's nothing more satisfying than working on your stride as the results can really feel noticeable if you being to skate slightly differently with more conscious thought about the process. You will undoubtably have an awesome acceleration technique Im sure. many lack that. Hope this all helps.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

@@SkatefreshVideos aw gosh frickin stop it!! No disrespect im 56 yrs old and ive been skating since i was ten years old there are so many skating styles all over the world and skill levels if folks on here try to copy ur style hell they might have a hard time instead of doing a style thats comfortable and condusive to their skill level and style when u put on a pair of skates u just roll and u will be in shape and look good u make it toooo technical when it doesn't take all that im no expert but quit bullshiting these people

[@hanj31]

Make sure you protect your ankles when you skate. I sprained my ankle for the first time at age 30 a month ago skating. I’ve been skating for over 20 years

[@zalmsporcu1603]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHXdpqqvdsyDl8U

[@leong1981]

Really love ur blading skill. Very smooth. Hope I do it like u.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Smoothness comes from good and correct technique - always. If you'd like to skate like this then begin by training your stride every time you go out with a. few simple drills that will help you maximise your push and glide better. CLick FREE Trial on this page to get 2 Beginner level Stride drills you can use right away to get faster and smoother. skatefresh.com/product/how-to-skate-for-fitness-beginner-level-full-course/

[@Tvnn2]

good skill, I learned the same way of skating the hard way - just by skating thousands of miles, but now it looks as if it was effortless

[@ricardodiazdeleon6133]

Este es uno de mis videos favoritos tuyos, sería espléndido tener más así. Bravo Asha!

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Realmente? Me surpreendo, porque no es muy "exciting". Solo es.....patinar. Pero creo que es lo mas importante (es lo que hacemos 98% del tiempo sobre patines), y observo que la mayoría están haciendo varios errores, sin saber. El problema de este es que si estos problemas llegan a ser hábitos, pueden hacerte dano en los tornozelos o rodillas e después de 1-2 anos de patinar te duele la gente para de patinar. Falta de condicion fisico también porque la gente no tiene los músculos de quedarse en la posición correcta de technical's (flexionar rodillas necesita muchos músculos)....... entonces mucha gente no liga con su patinaje como deveria (en mi opinion). Hay tantos ejercicios sencillos (como los 3 indicado al final de este video) que si los hacéis, vais a sentir una mejora en equilibrio y todo. Es solo hacerlos...... En Mexico vamos a frenar esto, si?

[@ricardodiazdeleon6133]

SkatefreshAsha Patinar es algo que haces de una forma tan natural que tus videos no tienen que ser complicados. Quienes disfrutamos de tus videos lo hacemos precisamente porque lo que muestras es lo que queremos ver y aprender. Seguramente yo cometo muchos errores cuando patino, espero los corrijamos en tu visita. Muchos saludos!

[@SkatefreshVideos]

@@ricardodiazdeleon6133 SI! Voy corregir todos!

[@Londubh1]

I wonder what those guys are thinking as you glide past them.

[@AConnorDN38416]

zipping by people while demonstrating "bad technique" no less, haha

[@anthonytaylor7928]

Look im 56 years old im a quad roller skater ive been skating since i was ten yrs im not a expert but folks it dont take much to skate and stay in shape this guy us making it so technical u have different skating styles all over the world and folks look good and are in shape so just go put on pair of dam skates and start rolling u will be just fine

[@toby9999]

I'm a 61 year old quad skater but I can't find anywhere decent to skate now that the rinks are closed. We don't have anything like this track :( Everything is full of cracks, bumps and huge grooves between stabs. Additionally, I'm useless on roller-blades.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

@@toby9999 depends on where u live i live in ohio and our rinks are i know they are in Atlanta and in Chicago im in the process of getting me some outdoor wheels that are good for cracks and rocks might i suggest that? Also i seen a KZbin video of outside skating in st Louis

[@johnalamariz2491]

Video + your voice...so therapeutic...hope i can do this with my RB maxxum 100...im sorry mybe nxt year ill try powerslide swell...love from the philippines:)

[@twotentsdown]

What a lovely video - calming and informative! I've watched this from beginning to end a few times and find it to be incredibly helpful. You're the first female inline skater I found on KZbin. I saw your NYC fast skate video and immediately subscribed. Great videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Glad you enjoyed it! I think the music on this one is really meditative and calm which is what I feel inside when I get to skate in this slow cadence rhythm (need a nice empty track like this one in Brisbane Australia). There aren't many female instructors on KZbin no, but more in real life particularly in Spain which has the largest instructor industry of any country. I'm hope you find more equally useful and informative vids here on the channel.

[@skatingsabine]

Love it! I'm going to get into my in-lining this winter! 😆👍👍

[@sherpoleharoone8529]

Felt like a theraphy session listening to music and you. Tq!

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Yes there's something hypnotic about fast skating when put to slow music. I don't always like the fast, frantic music that goes with most skate videos. Glad you also connected with that.

[@flippedbyabby]

I don’t understand what you mean about the V

[@SkatefreshVideos]

When skating, at the moment when one skate comes down to change foot, you can either point that foot/skate straight ahead OR it can point outwards creating a "V" shame for the moment of the push. This V shape creates skating that is more likely to have a tilted angle on the inside of the wheels (known as pronation) which causes a host of problems (foot, ankle & knee pain, plus looking "beginnerish"). Skating with this V-shape also robs you of a good glide which makes skating look smooth & graceful. So V-ing is the number one issue for the majority of skaters that should be fixed if you want to skate well, avoid pain and injuries and skate longer distances for fitness. Watch the video one more time and notice the difference between a straight ahead set down position when I change legs and a V-ing set down position. Hope this makes sense.

[@jaymueller2418]

This is great, and not far from where I live! Thanks!!!

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Wow lucky you to live In Brisbane. One of my favourite places in the world to skate. I'll hopefully be back there in March 2023. If you'd like to attend my lessons there please register your interest here; skatefresh.com/australia-march-2023/

[@solutionsforabrightfuture3579]

Uphill is a good workout without worrying about having to stop all of the sudden. Downhill can be scary especially if your in good shape.

[@flovalenzuelaortega]

I'm on my first week on rollerblades and today I feel pain in my knees. So I'm trying to understand more about how can I stop using the inside edge of the skate. thanks 😊

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. If you are in your first week it's fine to use a subtle inside edge, because your weight is mostly on the center of your body. For now try to keep the balance, your aim should be the center edge. The outside edge comes a little later, when you're comfortable enough to transfer weight from one side to the other as a pendulum. It's necessary to understand that you don't skate perfect from day 1, because that comes with time and conscious practice, however the stride is supposed to evolve, so an intermediate or advanced skater shouldn't have a beginner's stride because it deprives them of efficiency and fitness benefits. A beginner, on the other hand, does need a beginner's stride.

[@Conssumed]

Actually love this video. Much love from Perth, I’m waiting for my powerslide online argon Ash 110s! I haven’t owned skates since I was really young but been skating with rental skates which are garbage

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Go for it! How are the 110s going? Or rather, how are your stopping techniques going with the 110s? Usually more challenging but also more essential than ever with all that extra roll speed.

[@shay8492]

Ordered my skates, now where do I skate?🤔

[@ccnoble4479]

What a nice track and great form , you are really pro on those skates at end , i didn't know you were that good 😂

[@SkatefreshVideos]

I've been skating a long time and teaching for 23 years so I've learned a few things yes.

[@ccnoble4479]

​​​​​@@SkatefreshVideos Yes!, i think i could keep up with you NP on track but a little older to start getting into free style and possibly getting hurt 🙆🏼‍♂️ I did take a bad out of control fall once due to surface debris and being really tired at end of long trek and got hurt, but i have been in controll of the few others I've had over the decades ive been blading, it keeps me in much better shape than all my freinds of same age. Thanks for video..

[@CarlosfVilchez]

Colorado has a similar bike path that’s beautiful like this one. (Denver)

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Yes the USA and Australia have the best bike paths! Not so in the UK

[@noahverhoeven2047]

I think freestyle inline/ice skating will give you a much better and full body workout

[@nigelbrown2274]

fantastic technique!

[@llxxblondiexxll]

Great video. So helpful. 👍 P.s that awkward moment when the camera captures local Brisbane skaters skating wrongly, just as the voiceover describes why NOT to skate like that 😂

[@SkatefreshVideos]

I observe that 95% of most skaters (even fast ones) are V-ing in their set down and robbing themselves of clean edges (centres or outsides), a strong glide and that gentle zigzag shape that I'm trying to show here. The problem is that "just skating" badly can be hidden from people and the bad habits creep in and then it can get really tricky to fix and correct. But the dangers of not doing so can be awful foot rubbing and blisters (from long term pronation) or worse still slow onset joint pains (feet, ankles, knees or hips) from longterm pronation. I've seen this develop in skaters pronating and then Ive seen the pains disappear as the pronation is worked on and fixed. I've done this process thousands of times with different students so I absolutely know one causes the other. But everyone seems very happy to skate badly, so this is what I;d like to wake everyone up to with videos like this.

[@lookingforplaces]

so nice place for skating! Greetings from Italy

[@kreaturaes8223]

Beautiful stride! Absolutely love this video! Thank you 😸

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Good thank you. Considering there's nothing but 2 kinds of skating in this video, I'm happy to get this feedback. Sometimes I just need some time to explain my ideas about 'correct skating' and comparing the common problems with whats desired. To properly train this Fitness Stride I have a series of detailed exercises (11 in total) which make up my Online Video Corse "How to skate for fitness: Intermediate". The first 3 of these drills are available free of charge so anyone who really wants to get in touch with their stride and develop some aspects discussed here, it's my gift to you. Skating fast like this is an absolute joy and fills me with delight, aliveness and a smile. I want everyone to get the chance to feel this. Hope these help you if you decide to use them.

[@kreaturaes8223]

@@SkatefreshVideos I will definitely head to your online courses! I have been searching for tips to get the most out of each stride for a successful workout 😸 You inspired me to start skating again after an eleven year break, thank you so much 😻

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Kaylala B. That’s great to hear. Once a skater Always a Skater! It’s in the genes I promise. You may also get some benefit from the How to Fitness skate Beginner Free trial drills. There are 9 courses and each has a free class or two. Hope you enjoy them. A little technique goes a long way I think. Let me know what you think of the free stuff. It’s different from KZbin. Way better I think. But I’d love to know what you think.

[@KarelDonk]

I experienced the pain in my feet when gliding on the inner edges, like you mention. I'm currently trying to get it to center before going on the outside edges. The problem is keeping balance long enough on one foot. I just recently started learning :)

[@philwelch2447]

Hey Karel, off skate training is a huge help for balance and muscle memory, a tip from somewhere else was to skate only on outside edge as a drill. Asha is a great teacher and has one of the top sites but also check Pascal Briand, Viktor Thorup or Coach Sooty for some off skate training, they are speed skaters but the basic skills are the same.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Karel Donk Tou have exactly the right idea. You have to fiat master centre edges before going to outside edges. The Toe Roll exercise is very good for training one legged balance. Try it. Front skate straight ahead back skate behind you on just the front wheel. Forces you to find your balance on that front skate. Bend that knee! Good luck.

[@KarelDonk]

@@SkatefreshVideos Thanks for the info, I'll be sure to try that too. Learning to skate is almost like trying to learn how to walk again. It's a very interesting experience, and I've already gotten a taste of the feeling of fun and freedom. I can imagine how wonderful it must be if one is able to do it as effortlessly and gracefully as you. I'll be more than happy if I can be at least half as good as you. Lots of practice ahead :)

[@KarelDonk]

@@philwelch2447 Thanks I'll look into it. :)

[@tomeck7844]

@@KarelDonk If it becomes effortless you are just going too slow. :) There will be a moment when you realize you want more speed. Technique shown by Asha opens door to bigger speed. Then you realize this is path that never ends. And it's all about using gravity as a propelling force.

[@strawbxerrii875]

I got inline skates and my best friend bought rollerskates we also have the same shoe size so I can switch between the two whenever I want :)

[@yosemite735]

Or you could each wear one from each. THen you can skate and inline skate

[@nuttyl283]

Yes, rest by just transfer body weight and let it move forward (strengthen thigh muscle and ankles). Then push again for release energy. Push & Rest in rhythm!!

[@keeganibrahim4930]

MissBrizzie... thx for the vid.... was hopping 2 see a citycat....

[@rollykid]

Thank you for your videos! P.S Beautiful technique, your style is awesome!

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Thank you so much! I've been at this a long time.

[@hansdegebruiker1968]

First focus on stay at one site of the bicycle road. I'm a former pro cyclist and I did also a lot of skating. One thing that's very annoying is a skater who taking the whole width of the road. Second, buy a HF monitor and search for proper durability training. Determine your HF segments and make your schedule. It's not hard to find what meets your goals. Internet is your friend. Pay a bit more for good fitting skates and your good to go. Don't forget to change your weehls every 2 weeks if you skate every day. 2 at the front turn them and put them on the back. The back ones same but at the front. Every 2 months new set. Learn to breake first and then taking turns, after that go and make those distances. Don't forget to wear protective gear. Not only because you can fall, but more because of others on the road.

[@charliebrown8670]

This session was shot in Brisbane, Australia. 😎

[@zalmsporcu1603]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHXdpqqvdsyDl8U

[@Rikachan92]

But why the arms blocked behind your back? I usually use them too

[@SkatefreshVideos]

For long distance skating in order to rest the upper body and conserve energy, many skaters put their arms behind their backs. When they need to increase their speed or accelerate they can then deploy the arm swing and gain additional propulsion. So both are correct, it just depends what you need at the time.

[@basedeal]

Wow I wish there was one for skateboard on a cruiser board. Like proper technique I got a nasty calf sprain while skating switch. I felt I was getting good riding goofy footed and into my session pushing like normal it just snuck up and bit me in the leg ! Now I can still ride in my regular stance but I am afraid to switch due to fear of improper technique and re-injuring the calf

[@SkatefreshVideos]

You may the first (openly out there) skateboarder on this channel hahahaha usually inners and skateboarders are fighting for tarmac (all over the world this seems to be a disturbing theme I notice). We're all on wheels. I say it's us against the peds and cars...... Anyway everything you said about skateboarding is basically double dutch to me. No idea what you mean and I certainly cannot help you, I'm sorry. Unless you decide to put other wheels on your feet (properly) and point your feet forwards instead of that sideways 'thing' you boarders do.

[@nnghtngl]

Asha, have you ever considered visiting Ireland and giving lessons here?

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. I haven't (yet). I've known a few skaters from Ireland and have some online students there but everyone is spread out and I'm not aware of a large scene. Where are you based? Do you skate indoors or out? I know there are some good rinks in Ireland. Have trained a couple of instructors there. Do you think there would be sufficient demand for lessons?

[@nnghtngl]

@@SkatefreshVideos Hi Asha, thank you so much for replying!). At the moment I am based in the West of Ireland, not far from Galway city. I skate outdoors. I'd describe myself as an Advanced beginner. My goal is to skate for fitness and fun. Would you be able to recommend a good instructor anywhere in Ireland? I might even consider travelling if necessary. I have a friend who I think is a very good skater (former ice skater), but she is a lousy teacher)). So I train myself using your videos, I think they are great. At the moment I am not sure whether there is enough demand to interest you to come over. I just don't know whether there are enough skaters around who would be interested in taking lessons. But if you ever come I will do my best to make myself available.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

@@nnghtngl I can direct you to the ICP website who I train instructors for and their Instructor Locator function will let you see everyone who is active in Ireland. It's a short list I'm sure but you can get started. Also check the rinks from a google search and call them and ask if they offer lessons as artistic lessons can sometimes be really good for getting the mechanics of more complex moves like t stops and forward crossovers and parallel turns and stops of course. www.inlinecertificationprogram.org/global-directory?q=1&country=Ireland&city=&state=&certifications= the list is short, just 1 person but there could be other certified instructors who aren't active on ICP (haven't renewed with the ICP recently) but who are out teaching. Have you exhausted a google search? Anyone actually charging will (or should) be online in some format. Hope this helps. If not try my online courses for free and give online learning and training a real go (as if it was a scheduled class with an instructor). Check out the Free Trials on each of the 9 courses available. Especially the Beginner and intermediate levels which would probably both apply to you. www.InlineSkateCourse.com Let me know how you get on if you try them.

[@nnghtngl]

@@SkatefreshVideos SkatefreshAsha Hi Asha, thanks a million for your detailed answer! I'll give Google search another go and will focus on your free trials at the moment. Also will consider contacting the instructor on ICP website. Indoor rings is a great idea! The weather can be rather "unskatable" at this time of the year due to winds but spring is not too far round the corner. All the best!

[@ThePascalbriand]

nice place to skate...i'm also looking for place like this for my videos. where did you film that one?

[@lexnite22]

Brisbane, Australia. My home town :)

[@noi9425]

Does it matter what skates you have? I bought artistic in-line skates (Edea Chorus boot and Roll Line Frame) because I wanted to get more into ice-skating but I also like regular skating as well so I just change my rocker to a regular in-line skate and skate. Would that affect it?

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. You can skate with those but artistic boots are expensive and delicate, so you need to be extremely careful with them especially when you are outdoors and the surfaces are far from being perfect. I would be mad having scratches on that leather.

[@arianamooei]

Great information thank you very much I've start skating again after about 10years, I'm enjoying it so much I didn't watch lots of youtube video about skating recently but I can feel difference in competence and knowledge in you so from now you are my skating guru :) Can you please explain about looking back while we are going in backward, I mean where we should focus when we are going in backward or from which side of the body(right/left) we should look back Thanks again for all your energy and sharing Arian from Iran

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Thank you so much. Ive been teaching for 20 years so I've got some tricks in that department. Why not check out my best work (which isn't here). I have Free fun length video classes available with every online course. Check out the 9 different courses spread over 3 themes. On each course page click "Free Trial" and get lifetime access to the class. That's really the best way to learn anything, in it's fullness, without skipping stages which I do here mostly. www.InlineSkateCourse.com/courses

[@simonsoengdjadi5454]

Good technik play inline skate , body power

[@zeemixvideos6485]

heavy or lite shoes best for skating please replay

[@larrycarter3765]

YES, FILM FROM BEHIND!

[@viniciusmtt4]

Thanks for this lesson, Asha. Cheers from Rio.

[@EkaterinaTimP]

hi.i just checked your course and im advanced. but i only have 100mm and 125mm 3 wheel skates, i mostly do long distance, and they arent much maneuvrable. will i be able to learn all tricks from advanced course at least on the 100mm ones? (i have rollerblade tempest) thanks!

[@williamaylmer2194]

Do I imagine it or do you set down at a greater lean angle on the right than the left? Is this because of our natural tendency to have one leg stronger than the other?

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. I don't think it's because of a leg being stronger. She constantly works with strength exercises off skates to keep them equal. However, she does have a preferred side like all of us, and she also has a permanent injury in a hip.

[@p7272]

SHIIIITTTT!!! Your stride looks GOOD no matter what you do!!! ;-))

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hahahaha, yes I need tom make the "mistakes" look more obvious. But Im thinking of using real skaters to demonstrate the problems as this will look more genuine....

[@danielripplinger5013]

I skate long distances, when I'm in good shape between 80 and 90 km with several breaks. And I can confirm her technique is very efficient for long distances.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Wow that's incredible distances. Well done you. Thank you for the compliment.

[@rutvikjoshi3958]

Is that what they call 'the double push technique'?

[@seyaindge]

Can we do a powerslide with a fitness skate?

[@painterpainting7056]

What a paradise, literally , this is paradise for rollerbladers

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Yes it is Brisbane Australia.....one of my favourite place son earth to skate!

[@dr.strange6458]

My back hurts when I skate..is it bad for people like me who have a bulging disk on their L5-S1?

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. I'm not a doctor, neither is Asha, but I don't think skating will be bad for you. Back pain related to skating is usually a consequence of bad posture, please check this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ-YiJyumc6Ue5Y If you are skating at a moderate pace with good posture you shouldn't feel any pain. Consult a doctor about your bulging disk, because there are treatments for that.

[@That-Kevin]

I am so happy I found your channel!

[@zalmsporcu1603]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHXdpqqvdsyDl8U

[@ejwski3615]

If I skate in roller hockey skates can I get sane good workout doing long distance with or do I need other skates

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. What do you call "roller hockey skates"? In some countries those are inlines, in some others those are quads. In both cases you can get good workout as long as you cover long distances keeping the rhythm. The constant rhythm and intensity is the key, the same happens in swimming, jogging, biking, etc. You achieve this rhythm if you have good technique as explained in this video. However, I wouldn't recommend hockey boots for a fitness workout because they are not really cushioned in comparison to fitness/freestyle skates, you could get blisters if you ride them for long. Besides, in the case of quads they are way slower than inlines and tend to be a problem if the floor is not perfect.

[@СаулеСадыковна-к7д]

I love this video! ❤️

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Glad you liked it!! I think it reflects the feeling of speed skating, sort of repetitive but hypnotic at the same time. You get into a groove and stay there. It's a wonderful way to exercise (I can't run so this is it for me).

[@Anonymous-sb9uh]

@SkatefreshAsha. Your videos are very well made. What did you mean by "being on my set down"?

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. She says "V-ing on my sit-down" (not the best audio I know, and the auto subtitles are funny). It means that when she glides on that support leg the skate is taking a diagonal direction, it doesn't point straight ahead, instead it creates a kind of V stance for the feet. This stance is the one absolute beginners use when they start rolling, and it's totally fine at that stage, however as you progress with balance and confidence you are supposed to improve your stride and get rid of that V stance, achieving more efficiency.

[@clairea.3069]

What’s inside edge glide everything looks the same

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Claire A. During the glide phase your wheels can be tilted to the ground in 3 positions. Inside edge, where the wheels are not upright but pronates onto the inside of the wheels, centre edge where the wheels are vertical and upright, or outside edge which is the outside part of the wheels. Inside edges are to be avoided and fixed in favour of first centre edges and much later outside edges. Hope this clarifies.

[@brother_jay]

This was super helpful and informative, thank you

[@RobKellett]

Amazing video! Great to see some Brisbane skaters getting around ☺️ if anyone is down for a skate along the Brisbane river, let me know!

[@themxmjun5844]

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[@Wudangchi]

This is a great video, thanks

[@laurencedurrant2032]

I thought your bad stride was actually pretty decent - better than skaters you were passing! Your good stride was super smooth and efficient, I wonder how long the average skater would need to get the leg strength needed to glide like that and get rid of those bad habits, a season of training maybe?

[@SkatefreshVideos]

My bad side was actually not bad enough! The cadence should have been much faster. The speed with it was purely the Triskates and big wheels! The leg and glutei and back strength all comes from doing regular training of progressively more challenging exercises over increasingly longer periods of time (if you are thinking of street skating, marathon training, distance skating etc). It all progresses gradually (your strength and endurance, the muscles learning and remembering the new movements and repeating them in drills so that this filters into 'how you skate'. A season is a great time to decide to dedicate to just improving your skating! From Uk's April to October season is 7 full months and I think if someone dedicates to 30-1hr trappings 1-2x a week for that amount of time, there'd be noticeable and tameable differences. I've seen it. My How to Skate for Fitness online course is all about that. 33 exercises about stride work split into Ex1-10 Beginners Basic Stride, Ex11-21 Intermediate Fitness Stride (this video) and Ex 22-33 Advanced Double Push. You can try 2-3 execises from each of these courses absolutely free and see is you like the structure of learning online. But I think Laurence you've been to my Speed skating class in London therefore you already know a bunch of those exercises!!! Greetings from Rio.

[@killahkurlz7157]

Could someone who roller skates follow this training?

[@stevendhoop7213]

Good skating and relaxing.

[@jasche123]

Would it be the same principles for roller skates? On four wheels?

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Yes, pretty much everything is the same on quads. They generally roll a little less thaninlines so you'll have to keep pushing but on a smooth surface my quads skating looks like my inlining. Here's a video on the Quads playlist that shows you this for advanced beginners. Might make more sense. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqrQZnahm9eUZ9k&t

[@rollerbladingbrisbane]

Almost 400k views! Awesome work Asha

[@zalmsporcu1603]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHXdpqqvdsyDl8U

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Yes! Thank you!

[@pintoramirez636]

Asha te felicito porque eres muy buena maestra, ojala vengas a Colombia, mi hermosa tierra.

[@camerynjane4421]

Great video, so I know that we want to avoid inside edge skating but I feel like you push from the inside edge?

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. Obviously when you push you do it with the inside edge (action leg). When we say that the inside edge must be avoided we are talking about the support leg, not the action leg.

[@Lapis902]

Is the way of sliding slightly different between women and men?

[@SkatefreshVideos]

No. The physics of making your skates move is the same.

[@nickywilson1898]

i feel pain on the inner part of my soles when skating for more than 5/10minutes but push through or make slight adjustments till i find something suitable. does this mean i turn my skates out? also my strides are quite short. but then again, i am skating on carpet haha, not confident enough to go outside yet. only been skating less than a week

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. The strides Asha is doing in this video are advanced. As a beginner your strides are short and they should be. Later your stride will evolve! Make sure you are not pronating, your wheels should be perpendicular to the ground, they should never look like this / \

[@poyp777]

She has an accent I trust her

[@valentinasamperio5382]

Omg, Here in Mexico it's difficult to find good places to skate... The streets tend to have a lot of potholes, and there are few bike paths even :(

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. It's not just Mexico, it happens worldwide! We need to speak up and let authorities know about this situation, especially now that with the pandemic and climate change rollerblading and cycling are getting more attention as sustainable transportation. Please leave a comment in this video Asha made for a Brighton (UK) initiative kzbin.info/www/bejne/nX23fIJ6gNx0o6s

[@SobhanAllah2]

beautiful technique, so smooth 👍

[@jeffhermida4788]

this will help me ski better

[@krisswolf2011]

Why do skaters put their arms behind their back? Is it less tiring? Is it for aerodynamics? Is it more efficient? Is it comfortable? Is it for looks?

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Good question and good replies. Less tiring is the main reason so for long distance skating this will save energy and leave all the work up to the legs and glutei (so good technique is essential). The arms are usually used in a swinging or pumping motion when skaters want to accelerate or keep up a higher more attacking pace, but this obviously uses more energy and produces more speed.

[@inazonitobe737]

Have you seen the game Jet Set Radio?

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Sorry no I haven't.

[@inazonitobe737]

@@SkatefreshVideos It's part of what got me into rollerskating. You play as a member of the youth gang The GG's as you skate through Tokyo-to grafitying the walls, evading police and listening to the pirate radio station Jet Set Radioooooooo. The soundtrack of the game itself is pretty iconic but everything about this game is just a fun time. You might like it!

[@variousvideos2343]

give me 1 more answer sis, made from the material whether the brake is used for inline skates

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Heel brakes are usually made of some kind of composite rubbers...... but I don't know exactly. Anyone else know more? I'm not a huge equipment geek.