Rollerblading?

[Maude4Disney]

Does anyone do this for exercise? what are the benefits you see? DH is determined that we are going to start rollerblading in the spring and I have to admit, I'm a little leary. Thinks if the whole family (DH, myself, DS10, DS2/3 - in a stroller) get rollerblades then we can do this together. I'm thinking bikes sound better. Any thoughts on this?

 

[luvmydogs]

I really wish I could get the hang of rollerblading, but I just can't do it! We have a local park with a walking/biking/rollerblading trail and my ds8 zips around forwards, backwards and every other way, but I just can't keep my balance! Dh is a little better than I, but couldn't stop one time, crashed into a tree and took off a big hunk of skin from his shoulder! I can imagine that it can be a great cardio and a tough lower-body workout as long as you're not going downhill all the time! If you decide to try it, just make sure to use helmets and pads. I think it could be a really fun family activity!