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The origins of roller skates are interesting. It is said that as early as 1100, in order to hunt in winter, hunters put bones under the soles of long leather shoes, which are the earliest models of roller skates.
In 1760, London musical instrument maker Joseph Marin invented a pair of roller skates with wheels, which were small and made of metal.
Types of roller skating.
1. Children's leisure roller skates.
While exercising balance, children are also a leisure fitness exercise.
2. Speed ​​skating shoes.
Also known as five-wheel racing shoes, used for professional speed skating. The upper is low and has five wheels.
3. Flat shoes.
A shoe for flat fancy moves. The blade is a bit outboard. The first two wheels are the same size, the third wheel is larger than the first two, and the fourth wheel is smaller than the first two.
4. Extreme shoes.
Its characteristics are: the shoe body is hard, the help is thick, the wheels are small and wide, and the landing is stable. There is a plastic arch between the 2nd and 3rd wheels for easy gliding along the railing.
What are the benefits of roller skating?
Exercise balance.
In order to play roller skating well, you must ensure that your body can maintain balance. Therefore, long-term roller skating can promote the coordination of muscles, continuously exercise the balance ability of the body, and thus also exercise the brain.
Exercise.
Roller skating is a whole-body sport that requires the cooperation of all parts of the body, which can play a very good role in exercising the body, thereby improving physical fitness and enhancing physical fitness.
Relieve pressure.
Roller skating is a sport that combines both leisure and fitness functions. Compared with other sports, it is more interesting. The pleasure of roller skating can relieve stress, feel good, and relax nerves.
How to brake?
1. After gaining a certain forward sliding speed, stand with your feet parallel and apart, then turn your toes inward, press your feet lightly on the ground with the inner wheel, bend your legs, and lean your upper body slightly forward.
And lower your hips. Extend your arms forward for balance, then gradually slow down to a stop.
2. Start sliding forward with one foot. After the floating foot forms a T" shape at the heel of the sliding foot, slowly place the floating foot on the ground, and the inner wheel gently presses the ground to slow down. Slide forward quickly until you stop.
3. Double foot emergency stop method. When sliding forward, turn both feet sharply clockwise or counterclockwise at the same time, the inner wheel of the left foot and the outer wheel of the right foot press the ground, and the sliding direction is at a 90-degree angle to the ground.
At the same time, turn your body sharply to the right, shift your weight to your right leg, bend your knees, and stretch your arms forward to stop your body.
4. Swipe back to stop. The stopping method of sliding backwards, because the front end of the figure skates is equipped with a brake, so in the process of sliding backwards, you only need to lift your heels and rub the ground with the brakes of your feet to stop immediately.
When you stop, lean forward slightly and lift your arms sideways for balance.
Walking outdoors on roller skates can give people a feeling of ease, joy, and comfort.