| Roller skating became very popular during the 1970's. | | | | Endurance 20 min of skating to warm up |
| It's still a great way to get in shape and have fun too. | | | | Posture and stride |
| There are benefits: | | | | Speed 5 laps in one minute 20 laps in five minutes, 3 |
| Skating works every major muscle group on the body | | | | second recovery from falls |
| Great for your core stability and cardio | | | | Agility crossovers, stops, hopping from foot to foot, |
| Skating moderately will burn 330 calories | | | | whips and pushed, pacing lines, weaving lines, and one |
| Under the vigorous training of the Lilac City Roller Girls, | | | | foot gluides |
| your body will burn 600 calories in one hour (that's | | | | Falls left and right knees, baseball slides, single knew |
| more than 1 hour running or biking) | | | | and turn and four point fall |
| What will it take for you to join the roller girls? | | | | Blocking giving and receiving hits |
| Obviously, you need the proper equipment. The Lilac | | | | Under the Lilac City brand, roller girls range in age from |
| City Roller Girls list quad roller skates, knee and elbow | | | | 18 to 47 in the adult league.There is a also a junior |
| pads, wrist guards, mouth guard and a helmet as your | | | | league for girls 10 - 18. You have to love the roller |
| best bet for staying safe. Once your gear is secure, | | | | derby. This league is totally run by athletes and is |
| the "fresh meat" coach will take you under her wing to | | | | non-profit. It takes physical dedication, a commitment to |
| teach you the ropes. There are physical tests you will | | | | the league and your team, a competitive edge and a |
| have to pass to join the ranks of skaters. 's roller girls | | | | love for the community that supports them. |
| are ready and willing to teach you the skills to pass the | | | | I am not ready to skate like the Roller Girls but think I |
| test necessary for team placement. | | | | might want to skate recreationally ... |