Roller skating is making a comeback for date nights and as a fun exercise option in North Texas. This fun-filled activity can be enjoyed at outdoor skating parks or at many indoor venues.

Baby boomers certainly remember racing down the pavement on four wheels with the scrapes and bruises as sure evidence of the outdoor fun and laughter.  Even family night at the local roller skating rink was a thrill with music blasting while couples on dates slowly meander around the indoor rink holding hands and helping each other up after a clumsy tumble to the floor.

The Benefits of Roller Skating

When Millennials made inline skates and skateboarding popular in the 1980s, the old-fashioned roller skates took a back seat – but they are certainly making a comeback! An excellent aerobic exercise, roller skating provides moderate physical exertion that boosts oxygen intake and cardiovascular functioning. You actually get a complete aerobic workout when skating, burning 330 calories per hour while skating 6 miles per hour (9.7 km/h) for a 143-pound person.

Also, roller skating will offer the same amount of physical exertion as jogging. Expect a reduction in body fat and a strengthening of your legs and core muscles. A great way to shake up your cardiovascular routines is to alternate between cycling, swimming, running, and skating. Chances are you won't soon get bored!

The Rise of Roller Skating Venues

Residents at South Side Flats are fortunate to be in the vicinity of multiple roller skating rinks, and the 5 Best Places to Roller Skate in Dallas offers details on how the face of roller skating has changed. You will find many options for Adults Only Night and Couples Skating to make date night fun and energetic. Today's roller skating venues are beefed with both 4-wheel and inline skate rentals and more:

• choreographed performances in-sync with music
• roller skating classes for beginners and advanced
• professional roller derby competitions

And don't rule out the free skating parks with smooth, concrete paths that are not only fun but are also an extremely interesting way to maneuver among the beautiful, architectural buildings in the city — without the worry of traffic.

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