Are you inline?

Many people are nervous initially to in-line skate because of a fear of falling. But if you spend some time working on your balance, you can feel confident strapping on a pair of skates and cruising to an awesome workout for your hips and thighs.

Get your leg and buttock muscles conditioned beforehand, and you’ll be able to skate for miles along the Columbia River, Salmon Creek, Discovery or Padden Parkway trails before you get fatigued and have to stop. Here are a few activity-specific exercises and balance drills to help you gain confidence in a unstable sport. Click on the link below for exercises and photos.

http://www.columbian.com/news/2012/apr/16/get-in-line-with-exercises-geared-toward-skating/

Yours in health and fitness,

Sherri McMillan