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How to Turn Around on Roller Skates (2 Easy Beginner Methods) Jul 06, 2026

 

Have you ever tried to turn around on roller skates and somehow ended up twisted sideways?

Or maybe you've watched other skaters do it effortlessly and thought:

"Why does that look so easy for them?"

If so, you're definitely not alone.

Turning around is one of those skills that opens up so ma...

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Your First Month of Roller Skating: What Adults Should Actually Expect Jun 22, 2026

 

If you've just started roller skating and feel like:

"Shouldn't I be better by now?"
"Why am I still so wobbly?"
"Am I doing something wrong?"

I want you to know something before we start:

Almost every adult beginner thinks this in the first few weeks.

I hear it from students all the time becau...

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Cheap Roller Skates vs Impala: Are Expensive Skates Actually Worth It? Jun 08, 2026

If you're thinking about learning to roller skate and standing there looking at a $70 pair of skates versus a $170 pair, you've probably wondered:"Do I really need expensive skates?"
"Will cheap roller skates be fine for beginners?"
"Are Impala skates worth the money?"

I get asked this all the time b...

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5 Beginner Roller Skating Mistakes Keeping You Stuck (And How to Fix Them) May 25, 2026

Have you been practising roller skating but still feel wobbly, unsure, or like everyone else is improving faster than you?Maybe you've thought: "Why am I not getting better?" "Shouldn't I feel more confident by now?" or Am I just bad at skating?"

I want you to kn

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Roller Skates vs Rollerblades: What’s Easier to Learn Apr 28, 2026

 

If you're thinking about learning to skate, there's a good chance you've wondered:

"What's easier… roller skates or rollerblades?"

I get asked this all the time!

Usually by adults who are excited to start but nervous about making the "wrong" choice.

And I get it. Skates aren

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How to Fall on Roller Skates (without getting hurt) Apr 21, 2026

If the fear of falling on roller skates is the thing holding you back, you’re not the only one. I hear this all the time. It’s usually what stops people putting their skates on, makes them hesitate when they’re rolling, or avoid trying something new.

But here’s the thing… falling is part of skating...

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Why You Keep Losing Balance on Roller Skates (and how to fix it) Apr 14, 2026

 

If you feel like you’re constantly wobbling on your roller skates… or like you just can’t quite find your balance… you’re not alone.

This is probably the number one thing I hear from beginners.

And most people think, “I just need more practice”.

But usually… that’s not actually the problem.


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How to Stop on Roller Skates for Beginners (5 Easy Ways That Actually Work) Apr 07, 2026

 If you’ve ever gone to stop on your roller skates and just… frozen  or it didn’t work the way you thought it would… you’re not alone.

I see this all the time.

Most people actually know a few ways to stop…
but in the moment, they’re not sure which stop to use.

And that’s where it all falls apart.

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