Roller skating is back, baby.
The activity is perfect for quarantine life and helps your mental health and physical well-being.
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I strap on my first pair of rollerblades that my mom purchased for me on a whim andbamIm hooked.
The rest, as they say, is history.
The solution is simple: skate.
When I was a mere tween, rollerblading gave me the release I so desperately needed.
Cruising around my neighborhood, I was beholden to no one and nothing except my helmet and knee pads.
My mind was finally cleared of the angst that I was experiencing for no apparent reason.
If you, like me, are contemplating ordering skates, you are most certainly not alone.
Theres been a massive uptick in sales amid the coronavirus.
Demand has been off the charts, says Gwenn Moen, marketing manager of Impala Rollerskates.
Weve been hustling to keep all sizes and colors in stock.
In addition to the influx of new customers, roller skating has proven psychological benefits.
It can also have a tremendous effect on self-esteem.
Moving our bodies increases positive feelings and self-efficacy, says New York psychotherapistJordan Karson, LCSW.
My 11-year-old self would have to agree.
Its something you could do with friends online, she says.
Get dressed up and listen to great music without having to leave your house.
it’s possible for you to really relax, breathe deep, and let go of tension.
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