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Third best in improving fitness: According to medical research, rollerskating and rollerblading rank in the top 3 activities that improve or maintain physical fitness and general well-being. The medical world has declared roller skating/blading better for your health than jogging. Skating at 20 MPH, a skater burns 6 calories per minute or 360 calories per hour.

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Shock Impact: Inline skating, when compared to running, causes less than 50 percent of the impact shock to joints, according to a recent study conducted by the University of Massachusetts, thus demonstrating that inline skating is less harmful to the joints than the higher impact sport of running.

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Fitness: Anaerobically, inline skating was found to be more beneficial than both running and cycling, because it is intrinsically easier and more natural for building hip and thigh muscles that are not developed in the other two forms of exercise. Unlike cycling, inline skating develops hamstring muscles. And unlike running, inline skating is a low-impact activity.

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Body toning: A separate study conducted at the Human Performance Laboratory at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota found that inline skating develops muscles in the entire upper leg, rear end and hip, as well as the lower back. Muscles in the upper arms and shoulders are also developed when arms are swung vigorously while skating.

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