Roller Skating 6 Months Progress Vlog ~ Tips and Tricks for Beginner roller skater!

[@isaniart]

I’m kind of guilty of starting to skate and then stopping because I was awful. Thanks for pushing me to try again

[@HeglaYoutube]

bad practice is always better than no practice... but I always forget that! so glad I could motivate you

[@moon9574]

@@HeglaKZbin damn lmaooooooooo roasted 😎👉👉

[@jasmintea8825]

Girl same

[@chamomiletea758]

@@moon9574 lol

[@lbmrnt]

I was the same tho

[@sharle2155]

its so nice to see another skater celebrating "small" improvements like this, ive been skating semi seriously since january and i just figured out backwards skating! im so happy :,) you're awesome !

[@HeglaYoutube]

ahahaha its the little things in life lol it took me so long to skate backwards and I STILL cant do it well

[@enilec.]

Really appreciate this video! I've been skating since March 2020 and was skating often last year but felt discouraged and haven't skated in a few months. I'm so glad there's other people, and people in the comments, who feel the same.

[@jessasher]

I love seeing how relaxed you are, I was so nervous when I started but learnt to just bloody send it and although I've had many falls and tailbone injuries in the month or two I've been skating, I've learnt to care less about falling and now I can spin and turn. Love the vids

[@Habeev07]

Blading and skating is back in a big way. People realize is flat out FUN!!

[@XtamzinX]

I started skating about 2 and a half months ago once every week on Saturdays . It was an indoor skate rink and yeah . I begun skating with some realy cheepy skates thinking they were great .. until I realised they were outdoors skates. I had adapted so much to using outdoor skates indoors , people where honestly surprised… two and a half months later I am here I just bout my first pair of three wheel inline skates and haven’t used them yet .. going to the rink today to try them out!! I will update :)

[@SkaterGirlSquirrel]

You've definitely found your ~flow~ Loved watching this!

[@Aja.S]

You've inspired me to start documenting my own journey ! I was so discouraged cause I wanted to learn all the moves now and fast ! but you somehow taught me practising slowly is the key . Thank you 🌹 #newsubbie

[@lidapienaar6780]

I love this video this made me feel a little bit better about myself because you showed me I can also get somewhere with practice😌

[@wackyjack02]

This is day 1 for me-thanks for the fun video

[@sly2280]

i started really learning to skate yesterday, im planning on skating as harley quinn at a con in 9 ish months

[@FEMY77]

I Believe in you my sister..keep going

[@ronnoron3004]

Try dirty Deb school of skate with the blonde lady on quads.she makes basics videos and is amazing.keep up the amazing work.

[@mindygeist7157]

Thanks so much! I appreciate your video!

[@yummiisaurus4030]

i love your energy :>

[@gabbyroca2952]

First month was bad but you seem really good now

[@shelbylynne5478]

I clicked faster than my horse can buck me off

[@HeglaYoutube]

very specific analogy but I LOVE IT

[@plastictaste1397]

HEYYY URE BACK AGAIN WITH THIS

[@AKIYIAKELLY]

Great Job.

[@Nina-bd6ky]

Just got skates for the very first time, can't even push my self. The only thing I can do it skate downhill. And whenever I fall I fall down again trying to get up, I'm so bad lol

[@tinymogi]

So I’m thinking about doing this but don’t know what kind of skates to get. Are the skates meant for outside also safe for skateparks and what not? Sorry if that’s a dumb question it’s just some people on tiktok put skateboard wheels and other fancy stuff on their skates

[@gueenvictoria64]

Good job

[@joriesguiuo3277]

I am crazy of being how to learn about do skating

[@Podcastluver]

Can u do more skateboarding vids

[@lovelylipbonesouwwwwwwwolv2198]

"Try filming yourself because you'll look back and be happy your slightly less shit" This quote is just so much more inspirational than you'll realize. It's just so cute and wholesome and makes me wanna roller skate and record just so I can see how much I've improved.

[@lovelylipbonesouwwwwwwwolv2198]

6:11

[@HeglaYoutube]

AWWW !! im so glad it could inspire you! and you definitley should keep little videos of yourself to look back on :)

[@jasonnicholasschwarz7788]

Loving the fact that you're totally relaxed about your goals. You do it for fun, not to impress. And most of it all, you do it for yourself. There are many skaters here on YT with such attitude and drama it destracts from the actual skating. And having just plain ordinary skates with no special wheels or upgrades makes you totally human and lovable! Great stuff!

[@HeglaYoutube]

Omfg skating drama I couldn’t imagine it ahah also I don’t think I could upgrade if I wanted to they’re EXPENSIVE !😂

[@kimbliboo]

I really loved seeing gradual progress over a longer length of time, I've had my skates a month and i'm taking the learning/improving reeaaaal slow and steady... but then I keep seeing "I learned to skate in a week/a month!!!" videos where they get good really quick and I feel like I'm inadequate. :')

[@HeglaYoutube]

That’s so amazing to hear!! Cause I always saw people getting really good in a week and I could never 😂

[@chissa4321]

How many hour do you skate?

[@StrvberryM0on]

im the same way, i learn so slow and feel like im crap compared to others

[@evedupuy865]

one thing i’d recommend is to try to find other roller skaters to go out with, once i found a community my progress sky rocketed because i could learn off of everyone else :)

[@HeglaYoutube]

Aww wish I had more skaters near me honestly

[@evedupuy865]

@@HeglaKZbin if you’re ever in the suffolk area you should go to ipswich, there’s hundreds there!

[@jasmintea8825]

In my town, almost impossible we don't even really even have skateboarders 😭

[@almostmybedtime]

same!! I'm tryna get my friend into it tho

[@FearlessFelix143]

@@HeglaKZbin i wanna start skating to but theres not any in England where i live

[@ellenarts8798]

when you spin/ turn try not stop straight away, try to continue on backwards a bit, and turn less, more like 180 degrees instead of spinning a bit more, idk this helped for me. and ive said this before but open book closed book transitions are the way to go :)

[@HeglaYoutube]

THIS IS SUCH GOOD ADVICE!!! Thank you amigo:)

[@MarvinVells]

As a 1yr beginner myself: getting really deeeep in your knees and be a little bouncy really helps to improve. A lot of moves are easier then. 🙂 And you feel a lot more stable, especially when you are lifting some wheels. Happy skating 😊🙃

[@HeglaYoutube]

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[@bummerb6713]

Have you tried inline skates

[@bummerb6713]

Btw roller skates are like yours the wheels like a car and inline skates are wheels behind each other like a line

[@Veloster2fast]

You skate really good but you might like in-line rollerblading try it👍🏻

[@tkimb3]

As someone who grew up skating and picking it up again 15 years later. That 1st try after so long was def a gut punch and I was so sad and discouraged I just started again a month ago and I'm so happy because I'm actually improving and toning my body af the same time. Go girl!

[@dimpledarling55]

Your skate journey is a lot like mine! I am making slow but steady progress and I just try to remind myself it is not a race and to focus on progressing bit by bit :) thank you for the honest reflection!

[@itscharliebee2307]

I’m waiting for the day you update your skates! Love watching your progress but it pains me to see you being held back by cheap skates that don’t even fit properly. I’m always so worried you’ll hurt your ankle in those 😖 fully laced they are so roomy on your ankles. I don’t even think those have metal/aluminum/nylon plates/trucks? I could be wrong but a lot of the low end skates don’t and it’s honestly really dangerous. definitely NOT skate park skates. 100% dangerous for the skate park. Please be careful, I’m not trying to be judgy or anything I just feel like one of the reasons it’s taking so long for you to improve is because of the bad skates and not so much you. Anyway, I love your videos, no matter what be safe and keep up the hard work.

[@Aaron-on4bv]

Omg look. At. You. Goooo! I hope you’re proud. Seriously, mega improvement! We all start somewhere and it’s super inspiring to watch you keep at it. It’s very easy to be discouraged especially in the beginning, but once you get a feel for it, it has the potential to bring so much joy and vitality to your life. Thank you for posting!

[@HeglaYoutube]

AWW THANKS!!! Made me smile 😊 glad you can see some progress even if I can’t hahah

[@rosol_polski]

Nice! You are an inspiration.💛💛💛

[@kristaphorgraves4175]

Probably about 2 and a half years ago I started my skate journey. humble beginning skating in a little room in the building I lived and skating around the balcony. Always something new to learn. no matter how skilled you are and yes everyone I know falls every time they skate!

[@0hdqvil]

woah i’m early, but u give me so much motivation honestly

[@HeglaYoutube]

AWW best luck with you skating :D

[@shenellenash6884]

The energy of these vlogs are immaculate! Also props to your skates, cause ive been skating since November last year, and ive just about broken my second pair of skates lol.

[@HeglaYoutube]

THANK YOU!!! and I'm in the market for new ones because mine are squeaky now

[@david42069]

@@HeglaKZbin beach bunnies are cheap(er) and super good for people who don’t want to spend a lot on fancy skates while they’re learning. So are rio roller signatures

[@jademonass2954]

finally a more acurate version of "learning to skate" ive seen other videos and they r all "day 2: i am now grinding railings" ty!!

[@DollyMat]

Awesome video. Unfortunately I'm still in penguin waddle, Frankenstein, neanderthal man walk stage and I hate it. I fell on my back a few times and I think it's given me a phobia. I'm fearful of falling but will continue. I don't think I'm practicing enough though so will try harder.

[@key9ine848]

I got my skates on the 27th April so ive been skating for a month and I've really improved and some random people come up to me and say im good🤷🏾‍♂️

[@HeglaYoutube]

probably because you ARE good :D good work pays off

[@key9ine848]

@@HeglaKZbin she kept on saying I'm really good for my age so maybe 😁

[@piplup10203854]

This makes me so excited! I literally just got my skates in today and I haven't even laced them and have only wore one to see if they would fit and honestly my goal was 6 months to start trying to learn how to skate backwards so this made me smile that it's not just me. I see a lot of these and it seems like my progress would take ages, and I'm okay with that but it feels like I'm also not gonna get it so I'm glad I'm not the only one who would take their time and progress over a long period :D I'm really nervous and scared and waiting on my protective gear to come in but I'm excited :)

[@HeglaYoutube]

As soon as you got your protection get out there 😁😁 I know you’re gonna love it if your super excited !! Good luck

[@piplup10203854]

@@HeglaKZbin Thank you!! I'm waiting on Amazon to deliver it tomorrow!! I just laced my boots today and I started these beginner exercises on the carpet to get a feel for it and I'm having a lot of fun! :D I'll be zooming in no time!

[@zambayevaakerke9778]

I know that it’s gonna be another chaotic video❤️ like before watching 😁

[@HeglaYoutube]

oh you know it! I fall and eat shit within the first 30 seconds

[@zambayevaakerke9778]

@@HeglaKZbin AAHAHHAHA CANT WAIT TO SEEEEE😂

[@TheEmilyMonster]

Please get a different brand of roller skates. These are cheap and trust me the moment you buy some good ones you'll feel a massive difference and you'll be surprised!

[@Retr0_]

I'm starting to do inline skating (roller blading) so I can take them to skateparks and start learning all that cool stuff with ramps and that but the thing is I got to learn the basics first and these tips will help a ton! I take myself to a really quiet place so I can just learn skating around and stuff because I have never done it before xD

[@colynvvs]

I been skating since I was 3 now I got my first pair of skates now I can finally learn new moves nd shit

[@heathermetz6576]

2:33 "1.) Putting one foot in front of the other." 2:51 "2.) Lifting different parts of your feet off the ground."

[@djunchan]

Love listening to your thoughts and what you went through in your rollerskate journey.

[@HeglaYoutube]

awww well I hope it helped you :D

[@foofoocakes3538]

"Younger Hegla could never" 😂😂 lmao

[@deimoslyric]

I've been skating for 3 months and I'm comparing myself to others at 3 months who are literally so good at transitions, crossovers, various tricks and I know like 2 tricks, can kind of skate backwards, I can do crossovers but I cant transition at all :( I'm trying not to compare myself to others but it's hard

[@graciejean582]

honestly this is tempting me to learn to skate again,i used to but i fell and was really unmotivated but these videos are actually making me motivated!

[@HeglaYoutube]

Gracie you should!!!! I get super unmotivated sometimes too but any practice is better than none :D

[@graciejean582]

@@HeglaKZbin :DD

[@mystiquek9870]

Protective gear makes your fall a bit easier to cope with. Butt pads, knee pads, wrist pads, helmet... the whole works. When you fall you, they help especially that butt pad lol I was so self conscious about it now no one can tell me anything ..... I hurt myself the first time I tried roller skating.... and out of commission for two weeks. Now I know the true value of the butt pad. And makes my practices sessions a bit more enjoyable because I am not dealing with the fear of falling.

[@graciejean582]

@@mystiquek9870 thanks for the tips:))

[@mrradmccoolman]

it's funny because as a beginner skater im watching you say 'oh yeah and here you can see me doing horribly' meanwhile im practically screeching about how good you're actually doing

[@tanhpham3924]

Great progress, Hegla. You did remind me a lot about my own journey to quad-roller skate. Keep that determination & persistence, you will surely be a great roller skater in no time ^_

[@dawnjochum4185]

Getting back on skates after, well lets just says decades. I am >40 years old and fingers crossed i do not end up in emergency

[@roller_waifu]

Im loving the rollerskating community on KZbin the content is getting so good 🤣

[@carolinenicholsonphotography]

You’re doing brilliantly! Well Done! But the boots and the way they are done up terrifies me. Please do them up all the way and tightly. I’m genuinely worried you’re going to do yourself an injury. I skate but on ice and When I sorted my boots out I saw a huge improvement. I think you’d see massive progress with a more supportive boot and some upgraded wheels. No shade at all. Just fear for those ankles. 🥰😍🥰

[@tessstalls7822]

I'd like to do this but I may be leaving the country in a few months so my parents don't want me to buy something that will take up storage space until I get back.

[@almostmybedtime]

my skates are too expensive to just decide to stop like that

[@0Hellish0]

Love this video

[@HeglaYoutube]

AWW thank you that means so much :D

[@elizabethgomez1573]

I love these videos as a beginner! I picked up some tips and it's just fun to watch others learn as well 😌 what I do recommend is bending your knees more and refrain from leaning your upper body too forward, it's something I did waaay too much which really messed up how I Landed if I was going to jump and also from what I learned, semi squatting is kinda like the roller skating stance. It's something that takes time to get used too but overall learning how to skate is a really fun hobby ☺have fun!

[@Jennifer-bh3sl]

45 yrs young and this was a great reminder that you should never give up. It’s not like riding a bike at all but here I go. Lol

[@snootyfox.indahouse]

How's it going so far. I'm buying skates tomorrow lol

[@buusci]

Cute! you are. Tomorrow is day 1 for me. Lol

[@ambervanvliet4122]

Heeeyyglaa (Im so funny, I know) - YOU ARE NOT AWFUL, stop saying that, cuz you're litterally doing so great! Im just proudly watching you make progress :) I saw smth about a discord in the livechat, tell me more!

[@HeglaYoutube]

AWWW:'))) That legit made me so happy to hear :D seriously! and also I'm not sure if the discord is ready yet but next weeks premier Ill share it :D

[@callmesilvs]

ahh love this!! your first rollerskating vid inspired me to film myself rollerskating 😂 hoping to post a vid of my progress soonnn🙈 I tried all those tricks in your first vid & I finally have them down!

[@HeglaYoutube]

Honestly filming myself changed the game cause I could actually see what I was doing wrong! Good luck 🤞

[@raesantos5878]

i am scared to try tricks but I'm trying go backwards now😂 the best advice I could give to past me would be LOOSE YOUR TRUCKS seriously it makes everything smoother

[@roller.tv77]

👍👍🤩🤩

[@eduardoses]

I think we should not compare ourselves to others, every individual has their own learning pace. I started rollerskating at the age of 40 something and it took me a long time. Now I'm almost 53 and I've been skating more than ever. So just have fun, try to practice with people that can help you improve your skating skills.

[@rosivo3142]

ive been having a bit of a rough night and found myself frustrated and sad in bed. your attitude really lifted my spirits. i started skating about a week ago and have been skating in my house like every day. i’m gonna get up at 10 pm and do that now because i feel happy (even while holding my sadness) enough to be able to do that. thank you

[@rainit-8322]

You’ve made a lot of progress! I’m excited to get my skates :D

[@HeglaYoutube]

its hard to notice it but Imma try get out more for my 12 month update :D also when do your skates come?

[@stephaniesafir3275]

THAT MEANS ITS BEEN 6 MONTHS SINCE IVE BEEN WATCHING U thanks for all the smiles laughs and ofc pain from falling on my skates by the inspiration you gave me!

[@HeglaYoutube]

THAT MADE MY HEART WARM AWW!!!

[@stephaniesafir3275]

@@HeglaKZbin 😭😭😭😭

[@Michaelisalegend12]

I’m a beginner and I really want and need knee pads and arm pads but my parents think it’s “silly”. Like I’m afraid to fall because I keep falling. Is there any way to convince them?? Love from Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@theophaniai9292]

I like, "if you're not falling, you're not pushing yourself hard enough"👍🏽🙂

[@ryanrowe1975]

Good progression

[@alisha7512]

Super cool vid! thanks for sharing the progress and tips. Just bought my first skate and super nervous to try it out. Have you noticed any physical changes since skating? (i.e. more toned legs or better core? - your core looks insane!)

[@roxysultan6217]

Heyoo! I've been skating for a year and a half and you've made more progress than I have ahahahha. Your beginning skating was better than mine so don't worry about looking like a fool, I was so much more stiff than you. A tip for skating backwards is really bend your knees more! Also I always trip or lose my balance while skating so don't worry about that, just be a little more of when you're flexing your muscles because I notice that I tend to lose balance or trip whenever I relax muscles. Roller skating is one of those things where you need to keep some muscles constantly flexing, even if they're not 100% flexing.

[@themadisonjt9108]

NICE. cute video, you’re doing great! i’m currently rly wanting to roller skate but i just bought a longboard so trying to focus on that first 🥴😅

[@HeglaYoutube]

LONG BOARD!!!! Bro that’s awesome 😦

[@Chloepickle15]

This is a great vid & very realistic. I’ve been doing it for a couple of months now, and feel like my progress is going back. I’ve lost my bottle lol

[@cutlasssupreme508]

"Slightly Less S***" Right

[@laya6667]

You made me buy skates and I'm not regretting it :DDD

[@AndysEastCoastAdventures]

Biggest mistake beginners make is not bending your knees and getting your centre of gravity down. You can see it in your transition. upright and stiff at the beginning and loose and down at the end.

[@cassy380]

When I watch these videos from any content creator, I always look at the background. You people are in beautiful environments. 👌🏼

[@shreya7290]

I bought skates like 4-5 years ago, I barely used to skate. I'm not that good cause I never really enjoyed doing skating but now IDK how I'm so hyped up bout it and I wanna start over. BTW lot's of love 💙

[@ninnamarona]

It's so nice to see someone saying that roller skating it isn't the easiest thing in the world! I was begging to believe I was a total useless piece of sh*t! 🤣😘😘😘😘 Thank you, beautiful!!! ❤

[@alexmh6131]

So nobody should call you out on your skating ability, everyone progresses at different paces, some can take to it very naturally while others can really struggle with balance, and that’s going to slow progress down a lot. One thing I will say though is, the skates can really make or break you, if you don’t have a pair of skates that suits you and your natural style of skating, that’s really going to hinder your abilities as well, big chunky skates I find make putting one foot in front of the other extremely difficult as opposed to a smaller boot, most women won’t have this problem since they tend to use the style your using, when I got my bauers it was like an awakening.

[@lia5638]

Well thats kinda embarassing. I went to a skate park with a bunch of people i barely knew and only went because a friend wanted me to go. Ive been casually rollerblading for a year and im not very good still. Everyone knew how long ive been rollerblading and looked kinda disappointed when i showed them what i could (and mostly coudn’t) do. I guess the penguin waddle is looked down upon :(.

[@acorn1906]

bruh the fact you managed to learn during the shite weather of the uk in winter over the past 6 months, incredible

[@HeglaYoutube]

honestly was out in the dark and cold at 9pm just so I could get an empty car park lmaoo

[@TerryStylez]

I commend you on your journey and being courageous in this recreation. It is definitely fun and exciting, and it can be a mystery on how it all comes together. Mostly skating are a few coordinated move sets, some traditional ballroom - foxtrot, ballet, waltz, tango, quickstep, etc as the skate is designed to form-fit a dancer. At any rate. I am happy you took this forward to be as candid and to show others your ability or inability in some areas, as we are not perfect, but to adapt and to be more relaxed is the key to roller skating, that's how I started at least, some from visual in rinks and just getting the gumption to go!

[@HanaHana-sb5tp]

I dont know if i will handle all the people saying im awful but theyre worse because they didnt try it . 😂🤣😂🤣😂😂

[@alexmh6131]

Also, falling on skates is actually good for your confidence, go a few sessions without falling or if you’ve never fell before, your anxiety about your next inevitable fall will grow and grow, a fall every now and then is good for growth

[@imjustasconfusedasyou]

what brand ar stour skates? they look like really good quality and not flashy! i have moxie skate san they are good but so bright, and idk if this is just a me issue but my laces always come undone 3 minutes into skating!

[@lowee2886]

I've been doing figure skating with those type of skates for 4 years now and I decided to buy outdoor skates to go to skatepark or just skate outside, I'm so excited !!

[@robloxgamingfun7987]

I started yesterday and today I learned how to look normal because all I could do was penguin walk and bubble😂 I still kinda penguin but it looks ok

[@yaazhiniai3826]

I was fat so I thought skating is not for me ! This encourages me

[@slimeinabag2470]

How do you learn to not penguin waddle? 😩 please I have no idea how to improve from basic penguin cruising

[@am5783]

I just bought my first pair of skates and was trying to find some helpful tips- came across your channel and now I have a bit of a girl crush on you haha

[@stephanieangela470]

"Start to video cz u're gonna feel slightly less shit"😂😂 Love your video!!

[@sebastiananthony5442]

Did you get a bigger bum ? A.K.A hypertrophy of gluteus maximus muscle

[@tinayeyeyey1563]

I want to buy roller skates any tips in buying roller skates for beginners? What is a better roller skates for outdoor I have no idea really... thanks for the tips

[@islaxx4365]

I never where’s safety equipment LOL 😂 my mum does not care.