ROLLER SKATING - Enjoy Your Weight Loss Journey

[@weasleygurl26]

My favourite music to skate to is 90's R&B. Takes me right back to my childhood.

[@AlexisThora]

I feel you with that one!! Absolutely love to throw it back to 90s R&B when I skate.

[@miloudivyne]

Yes me too

[@jada320]

Thx 4 the suggestion

[@rachhhnicole]

my husband & i have been a ton less mobile & active in the past year than we previously were and have gained so much weight! i want to skate for fun and to get moving again- i love the idea that i can actually get back in shape again doing something i enjoy! my husband wants to in line skate alongside me & im so excited!!

[@andyb9994]

You are right skating is awesome I was so out of shape and basically just in work mode, my daughter and I started skating a few months back and we do 3 days a week for 3 hours each day, and looking to increase our days now that we are getting a little more physically ready...we are having a blast skating....👍👍

[@happytraining.online]

I am amazed at what a great workout roller skating is! Thanks for posting😊

[@AlexisThora]

Thanks for checking it out 😊 It’s crazy you can skate for hours and not get tired. Really great workout

[@citizen7843]

You are a star. I'd love to see her face on the news saying good morning here is your weather forecast. How can you not smile when she does. Impossible.

[@AlexisThora]

Thank you so much 😊

[@MystiqueRisingSun]

Okay, bit late to the party here...LOL And saying sorry now...this is going to be long! Proud to say, I lost 61 pounds in around 8 months just skating! Nothing better to do during...THAT year...and my youngest and I both love skating. I'd always hit the rink with her, but when the rink closed, of course, we were itching to skate. Discovered our local park has a nice, (mostly) smooth, tennis court as well as a mile-long trail...plus a small hill. We had a BLAST! I think we probably skated outdoors at least 5 days a week, usually 7, as long as it didn't rain, of course...and when it did, we skated around the house - our own little "mini rink" - front hall, through the kitchen, into the dining room, through the living room, back into the hall - often calling up KZbin on the TV for our "playlist" as we went around and around. LOL Skating - when done properly - is actually a full body workout (as your arms move somewhat like a runner's do), so, even my arms got toned! Still a bit of work to do on the arms, but I couldn't believe the muscle I got just from that "arm pump" when skating. Now that the rinks are open again, we hit every possible public session...as well as still skate outdoors whenever it's not raining. We both have light-up wheels, so during the summer - and days she's not in school during fall and spring - we often do "midnight skates" (really more...just as the sun goes down until 11 PM or so, but we have been known to go out at 1 AM, too) around the neighborhood. I can't believe the number of people we've had stop us to ask questions...and - sadly - the number of people saying they were "too fat" to skate. 🤔😔 The only thing you can be "too" of to skate is too YOUNG! If a child can't walk yet, they're not ready for wheels. 😁 (Side note: My youngest has had wheels on her feet since she was 17 months old. I'm thrilled she loves it as much as I do. 18 and a senior now, I know I don't have much time left with her before she's off to do....whatever it she's going to do after high school. Which only makes me cherish our skate time even more right now.) Also, Queer Girl Straight Skates is a GREAT channel to watch too. Rebel does a lot of tutorials, skate reviews and comparisons, and SO much more related to skating. As for music, I'm a bit old school - Gap Band...Dazz Band...Earth, Wind, & Fire...Sugarhill Gang...Midnight Star...etc. - but honestly, I'll skate to just about anything, though I do prefer faster songs. Nothing gets the blood pumping quite like it does when you realize you have a fast song on and you're skating (pushing off) to the beat. Oh, and yes! If you're new...no matter where you are...don't be afraid to go up to others you see on wheels!!! Skaters are - generally speaking - the nicest bunch of people you'll ever meet. We want you to love the sport as much as we do! Talk to us, ask questions, just....come skate with us!!!! You'll soon have your own little "skate family", be it the people whose names you don't know but you see at the rink every Saturday, the man who lives down the street (or around the block) and skates at the park every Tuesday afternoon with his kids, or the stay-at-home mom who "just needs adult time" you see at the skate park every Friday night. Don't be shy, come say hi!!

[@madeniquevanwyk]

You seem like the coolest parent ever! Very glad you and the youngest have these wonderful times to bond over 💜

[@MystiqueRisingSun]

@@madeniquevanwyk Thank you. :) All of my kids skate, but the older 4 are out of the house now so they don't get to quite as often anymore. 4th born also has a daughter (8 months, almost walking, she's going to be on wheels pretty soon, too! LOL), so...for now, it's *mostly* me and my youngest, but the others do join us whenever they can. Great exercise, great times, great family (related by blood or not)!

[@blackgoat9819]

Roller skating saved my life to the fullest. When i started skating in 2023, i was 395 lbs.. and was horrible in the beginning. Fast forward to the end of 2024 i am down to 345 lbs and starting to get so addicted to skating to the point that i do not want to stop. It is a fun way to loose weight without being in the gym.

[@hala7913]

I'm getting my skates tommorow finally lets hope they dont get delayed cause I ordered them online

[@kimchii_stew]

Wait me tooo are h gonna get them from Amazon?? Cuz I am lol

[@AlexisThora]

That’s awesome!! Let me know how you like it 😊

[@kimchii_stew]

@@AlexisThora okay a little update I got my skates a month ago and I’m really enjoying them, haven’t played with them much because of school but other than that I really love them

[@mercedesochoa100]

@@kimchii_stew ayeee awesome! Which Amazon roller skates did ya choose? I'm trying to pick one out but there are SO MANY

[@kimchii_stew]

@@mercedesochoa100 oOooOo yea I choose to get the moxi rainbow riders cuz there for beginners and moxi is a really good brand and they finally came out with an affordable one so that was cool and I’m really loving them!!

[@forestfairy352]

My body has definitely changed since taking up skating. Including 🎂🤭😂

[@bonniebecerra7571]

I’m so happy I found this video! I skated all the time growing up but as an adult I’ve gained weight and I’ve been too embarrassed 😆 Im starting again hopefully to lose some weight and have fun

[@journeywithme_erika1890]

Let's do it! I am going to the skating rink tonight for the 21 and older. Trying 2.5 hours!

[@andyb9994]

Don't be embarrassed get out there and do what you want, skating is still as fun as when you was younger...👍👍

[@amnaaas15]

God you’re good vibes are so contagious, thank you soooo much

[@melivasquez8410]

I loved this video thank you!!!!!!! I do inline skating tho, but this helped me so much to gain more confidence on the process! :'D

[@chaylagreen]

I just ordered my skates the other day..Cant wait to get started

[@AlexisThora]

So exciting! Hope you enjoy them.

[@chaylagreen]

@@AlexisThora ..Thanks...Loving them already

[@ajthefunkmonster4767]

I skate to whatever's nostalgic for me: disco, new wave, boogie/post-disco, funk, new jack swing, house, some rock

[@antoinettehowes6964]

Love to skate to Boogie Wonderland 💜😁

[@lcmarina]

My favorite skating music is 60s ❤

[@ablurida]

I like summer-sounding tunes for rollerskating like 6's to 9's by Big Wild, Yo Voy Ganao by Systema Solar, Get Lucky by Daft Punk...

[@shayshea8592]

Thanks for the tips, I enjoy skating to 1989-2009 R&B. What is the name of the playlist you created? I am totally interested in checking it out, thanks.

[@AlexisThora]

Thanks for checking it out ☺️. Working on the playlist (thank you for reminding me). Thinking about making a few for different moods/genres but, I will keep you posted. 80s/90s R&B will most definitely be apart of it!

[@natasha0599]

I love roller skating since i was a kid. I wanna be able to skate on the streets, but here in my country the streets are really rough and im always scared to fall. I wanna roll and feel the wind in my face. How can i stop being scared and get used to skating on non perfect sufaces?

[@AlexisThora]

Hey Natasha, great question the best thing I did was practice in a “controlled” space. So if there is maybe a empty parking lot or flat surface (basketball/hand ball court) around you practice there before going on the streets. Then stick to the same streets for while, where you learn where the cracks are or bumps before exploring other areas. There are videos on here that teach you how to fall properly so you don’t get hurt check those out. Also, wear protective gear. As you get more confident in you skating you will feel better about street skating. Truthfully it’s something I’m still working on, I still fall, I practice jumping/stepping over cracks when I can. Hope that helps 😊

[@lunaquadrophenia17]

remember there are softer wheels for rougher surfaces too, that helps a lot. Buy the softest ones you can for cruising outside (72A, for instance).

[@ablurida]

Make sure you check out if there are rollerskating groups in your area! I have the same problem in my area including in the largest park BUT through a facebook group I discovered they gathered in the netball courts of that park for free everyday! Because it was an area dedicated to netball I would have never thought it was an option but clearly they've taken over that space now.

[@oliverford5367]

You have a beautiful smile. And great video!

[@ItsTifahTifah]

I used to skate every day from a little one too😍

[@casualsweater]

Alexis, you are so smiley & beautiful - your voice included. :) ✌️

[@destinytarot3405]

The k you for this! You have great vibes

[@pamelaamerson]

Thank You 🙏🏽 for breaking it down this way 👏🏾

[@December3523]

Dose it matter what type of skates. I've never bought any. And wasn't sure if there was a special kind for outdoors.

[@MarcelaFAE]

Tips on apps that can track roller skating calories?

[@AlexisThora]

With the Apple Watch I can track skating but, it’s not specifically roller skating. I don’t mind because calories burned and HR will still be about the same. I hear good things about an App called Sports Tracker it does track skating, don’t mind if it’s in-line, again doesn’t make a big difference if any. Hope that helps ☺️

[@MarcelaFAE]

@@AlexisThora thaaaaanks :)

[@alexandriarising7239]

@@AlexisThora I have a question. I'm a beginner and I have to wear my wrist guards, how can I put my watch on?

[@jeaniebc965]

i want those dumbbell set lol

[@hala7913]

Xd

[@AlexisThora]

Ohh I know they are a struggle to get lol

[@andreafederica654]

Where do you rollerskate during the wintertime during covid?

[@cointaanaya56]

I usually skate at my closed community center parking lot... 💜 usually no cars there and it’s safe 🛼🛼

[@AlexisThora]

I have a bit of room in my basement where I practice different skills and drills on my skates. Things that will help your balance and help to progress so that when summer comes and there is more room to skate you’ll be good to go. I would go ice skating but, rinks are closed 😔

[@jinriepark7868]

Hi! I really enjoy your videos and your personality! I also want to ask if you know how many pounds you have lost while roller skating. I really want to make it as a work out as well 😊 thank you!

[@AlexisThora]

Hey Jinrie! Thank you I’m glad you like them. I lost 10lb but, it will be different for everyone depending on how often you do it, intensity, eating nutritious meals etc. I have about 5 more that I would like to lose but, I have heard people losing over 20 with skating. Try to incorporate strength training with it even if you just do body weight exercises like push-ups, chair dips and air squats. The strength part will help you to tone as well.

[@jinriepark7868]

@@AlexisThora Thank you! I saw that skating is similar to jogging so I’m really hoping to lose weight! I already lost 15lbs from my previous workout and diet but then I lost my motivation to continue losing 15lbs more. So I hope skating would really help me lose it.

[@simplysprout3340]

you give so good advice and ur so kind :) I’ll sub

[@AlexisThora]

Thanks you so much! I’m glad you like it and it was able to help 😊

[@ershannamorgan1987]

So just me skating will help me burn calories? I notice myself sweating but i just don’t know if there are certain things i should do to burn calories so really all i have to do is skate for a good amount of time

[@AlexisThora]

Yup 😊 some things will burn more vs others for example if you were park skating; you’re going to be doing a lot of pumping up and down ramps which will recruit your leg and core (abs/back) muscles which will burn calories in the moment and during recovery. Also, things like speed can be a variable in the amount of cals. burned as it increases your heart rate but, even just a leisurely skate will burn calories.

[@Duavlogger3714]

I love skating but I nt have it😭😭 Because in my country it's to hard to find in market

[@AlexisThora]

Oh no that’s no good 🥺 Would you be able to get a pair online?

[@Duavlogger3714]

Yep but I can't pay payment online

[@vedha8929]

@@Duavlogger3714 you could chose to pay in cash when the order arrives

[@dianeriv5838]

Where are good places to skate? Ie. Can you generally skate on a basketball court?

[@AlexisThora]

Hey great question 😊 Basketball courts are good, same with tennis courts. I usually skate on a quite streets or an empty parking lot just because you usually have a lot more room to do what you want and no one gets in your way. Paths have smooth surfaces as well not a lot of cracks. Hope that helps!

[@dianeriv5838]

Very helpful! Thank you!!

[@MystiqueRisingSun]

Also, if you are stable on your wheels (know how to go forward, backward, and stagger your feet) and really want to up the fun and/or weight loss factor - skate parks! But, yeah, any place with a smooth surface. If you're into dance skating, even a small 3 foot x 3 foot area in your kitchen, living room, or bathroom works, too.

[@PabloLopez-dv9du]

you do this all day captain america song yair

[@tototaniwha]

I skate to metallica

[@AlexisThora]

You must skate pretty fast. I feel like Master of Puppets would get me so amped.

[@pdlmbmisunderstood]

did you notice any results specifically to your booty?? I had someone tell me it really helps and I noticed a lil difference once I got into it but i’d love to know if you saw any changes

[@AlexisThora]

Great question! I noticed some changes to my booty but, I will say it’s important to stretch out your hip flexor (the front part of your hip) because it will get tight when skating and if it is really tight it could over compensate from your booty (glutes) so you might not get as much work from your butt. But, short answer yes it did help to strengthen my booty. I wouldn’t expect a lot of growth especially not in a short period of time. If you want more growth resistance training with weights is the best way to go imo. Hope that helps 😊

[@lakhpatimittal8918]

My exams are starting so I skate for only half an hour every day is it fine

[@MystiqueRisingSun]

As long as you're out there and have a routine - even just 5 minutes a day helps. Though the longer you skate, of course, the more calories you burn, IF you're going for weight loss, of course.

[@jermainerucker2027]

Are you Canadian? :) thanks for the vid. I’m a Marine veteran but have had a tough life now I need to get back in shape. Roller skating sounds good.

[@AlexisThora]

Yes, I am Canadian! Thank you for your service. I hope you get some skates and enjoy them. 😊

[@aquariusleah-playz4807]

I just started ice starting which I think is pretty similar to roller skating maybe even harder I usually ice skate for 2-3 hours and try to do it almost every day because I’m learning how to do tricks and to not lose progress I’m on the ice doing tricks trying to spin and jumping I kinda of struggle with the fear thing but it got better especially when you learn to fall which I feel like helps in roller skating lol I know this has almost nothing to do with the video but felt the need to share my progress 😂

[@MystiqueRisingSun]

Inline skating is VERY close to ice skating. However, roller skating ("quads") are very different. Ice and inlines rely on the blade/row of wheels to maneuver. When roller skating, it's our ankles that make that maneuverability possible. I wouldn't really say one is necessarily harder than the other, though. It's all about balance. Generally speaking, good balance means you can use any of the three types of skates (and skateboards as well). Bad balance is going to make any of them a little trickier. I do all but inline, though it has been a while since I've been on ice. Oddly enough, I actually have better balance on a blade or wheels than I do walking down the street. LOL (Note: I've been roller skating since I was 2, ice skating since I was 4, but didn't pick up a skateboard until in my teens, but I don't do that often...maybe a ride down the street once every 2 or 3 years. So, I am more of a roller skater than anything. Mostly hitting skate parks.) Being an ice skater...I have to ask...have you ever watched "Crashed Ice"? (I think that's it...might be "Crushed Ice".) It's a pretty cool "racing" series where they have various obstacles in an...almost "skate park" setting - down hills, around turns, etc. Wish they could do something like that for roller skaters, though they probably could for inline skating as it would be easier.

[@Jt2REAL1]

I would love some nutrition help I want tasty but healthy foods

[@maddisonmartinez1625]

I love listening to Sasha Sloan and Alan Walker

[@AlexisThora]

Definitely going to check them out. Being a weirdo is where it’s at who wants to be normal💕

[@maddisonmartinez1625]

@@AlexisThora

[@blueberryswithstrawberrys]

my fav music space girl,P.O.V,kiss me more,sports,concrete,industry,dancing in my room,still into you,despair,everbody talks,hey lover,cloud 9,prom queen,boys will be bugs,one day,cause for concern,3ex sells,taunt,your new boyfriend,the fall,model buses,perfume,oh yeah you gonna cry?,it's all futile! it's all pointless,him,4AM,bad idea,bad reputation,teenage dirtbag (2020),scotty doesn't know,teenagers

[@malikmm8629]

I roller skates for two years know and legs are buff as hell

[@Kiki-in6ci]

Hey so does it work the same for inline skating

[@AlexisThora]

Hey, yes for sure. It works for roller skating of any kind in-line or quads. I just didn’t have mine with me when I recorded this. Happy skating!

[@Jt2REAL1]

Skating to Bulletproof Citizen Way and 814 Live session by Mark Barlow on Spotify I have a playlist called mellow

[@hopscotch-]

Link?

[@throughcolouredglasses9300]

I got my skates but I'm waiting for my pads to show up. Any day now. I'm soooo impatient aaaah xD

[@daphnekila9177]

I want to start skating, but there are so many differences I would not know where to start. I hoped that you could help me with that. What are the things I need to pay attention to and what would you advise a beginner? It would be useful if my support soles fit in it. I am also not very stable in my ankles and find brakes behind what I can remember from the past scary. (But am good in skiing) does someone have tips or an idea?

[@MystiqueRisingSun]

High top boot (no "speed" or "derby" boots) if you're worried about your ankles. Usually that is a myth, though, unless you have a small handful of specific deformities or injuries to your ankle/foot. I suffer from CAI (chronic ankle instability - too many sprains, twists, and strains to my ankles during my gymnastic years), but I still do better on - and prefer - those speed/derby (low-cut) skate boots. Anyway, if your support soles fit in your shoes, they will fit in your skates. If worried about safety, get some good gear - elbow pads, knees pads, wrist guards, helmet, and Bumsavers (or something similar). Be sure the helmet is for roller skaters (bike helmets do NOT protect the part of the head skaters typically land on) or a multi-purpose/multi-sport style helmet. At the VERY least, invest in a good helmet (S-1 and Triple 8 are good brands) and wrist guards. Roller skates don't have back brakes, only toe stops, so no worries about that, either. That being said, look up ways to stop. Toe stops really should NOT be used when rolling forward. Check out tutorials/instructions for T-Stops, those are the most useful when rolling forward. When buying skates, be sure to take the brand and model into account. Find a few pairs you like in your price range and email or call the company for proper sizing information. Skates should fit like a sock. Your longest toe should *just* touch the inside of the toe box. That being said, sadly, many skates don't come in half sizes, so you may have to go up a size if you are in halves. Also note, most skates are in men's sizes, so women often have to go down (Men's 5 = Women's 6, Men's 10 = Women's 11), there are only a couple brands who size true to a women's shoe size. Model of skate in important as well - with the same brand, different sizes still fit differently in different models, and some are wider or narrower than others, too. I LOVE Sure-Grip brand skates. I have 3 different models. Normally I'm a size 6 women's tennis shoe. My GT (low-top, speed skate) is a size 5, my Prism (high top, basic/casual skate) is a 7, and my Rebel (low-top, derby skate) is a 6....but all 3 pair fit me perfectly...so definitely reach out to the company before purchasing, unless you have a rink close that sells skates so you can easily try on at least some of the models you like. Sorry that was long. Hope it helped, though you probably (hopefully?) already got a pair by now.

[@freddyjuarez5602]

You didn't even post the link to the calculator

[@reejeanette4134]

Can k ask you what size shoe you are & what size lolly you purchased

[@AlexisThora]

I wear a 6.5 US size shoe and my skate is a size 5. I currently wear the Moxi Beach Bunny not Lolly but, I am looking to get the Jack and for that I might get 5.5 (beach bunny was not available in half sizes). The general rule is to go down 1 size from your shoe. You can check out rollergirl.ca they have an accurate size tool right on the Lolly page . Hope that helps 😊

[@pauls8620]

Total weight you loss overall since you started

[@ДиянаЙорданова-э8ч]

Which activity tracker do you use cuz I can't find one for roller skating or just skating

[@vtgchanelswan]

this is late but “myfitnesspal” has it, you just have to type “skating” and you’ll see the different types

[@Jrdz25]

I hate exercise so I decided to order one roller skate 🛼 today.

[@ms.ashland1239]

I’m going to play Prince, controversy, Rod Stewart, if you think I’m sexy , all old school with tube socks gurl 🔥❤️🔥

[@samuelmaldonado978]

I want to tone up me stomach but I don't want to lose my breast. Any advice please?

[@pammoore4326]

I definitely appreciate your video and am looking forward to the JOY of skating 🎶😊🔥🛼🔥🛼😊🎶

[@lakhpatimittal8918]

I listen BTS songs while skating

[@MystiqueRisingSun]

Me too!!!

[@localfocalkc]

I drink creatine about 30 minutes before. I also eat about an hour before I go so I don't eat that SNACK bar!!!!!

[@danielrollins4315]

😇I wish she would work out with me😎

[@marcusthomas5528]

Beautiful nicebb

[@X-2136]

Do you really mean roller skate where the wheels are side by side or are you talking about rollerblading where the wheels are all in one line? You need to be specific.

[@Mr_Reb3llion]

Bro rollerskating IS the 4 wheels (2x2) one, plus she showed the rollerskate on the thumbnail. rollerblading or inline skating is refering to the ones that have all the wheels on a single line

[@X-2136]

@@Mr_Reb3llion I understand that. I don't mean 2×2 side by side, I mean 3 or 4 in one line. In addition, I don't think she knows how much more fat she and others can burn doing in-line skating/rollerblading. Check rollerblade.com with Amanda Russell.

[@Mr_Reb3llion]

@@X-2136 I wasn't aware that inline skating burns more, will check it out

[@rachhhnicole]

@@X-2136 lol she has quad skates & inline skates and addressed in another comment that both burn calories so this video applies to any kind of skating. she was plenty specific

[@X-2136]

@@rachhhnicole Not in this video she wasn't, and this is the video I'm talking about.

[@boethius1812]

I don't find rollerskating fun. I also don't like to laugh, have sex or eat good food.

[@tracy-dg3qq]

Guess who got her roller skates ⛸ 🤪 all ready to go just putt 999 on my sos call ready