ROLLER SKATING
IS HEALTHY

Roller skating isn’t just fun—it’s a great workout too! It’s a full-body exercise that helps improve overall health while feeling more like play than work. Here are some of the key fitness benefits of skating:

• Burns Calories – Skating can burn up to 600 calories per hour, making it a great way to stay in shape.
• Strengthens Muscles – Works your legs, core, and glutes, helping build strength and endurance.
• Boosts Heart Health – Roller skating is a great cardio workout, improving heart health and increasing endurance.
• Low-Impact Exercise – Unlike running, skating is easy on the joints, reducing the risk of injury.
• Improves Balance & Coordination – Helps develop better stability, reflexes, and motor skills over time.
• Supports Mental Well-being – Releases endorphins that reduce stress and boost mood.

FUN FOR THE  
ENTIRE FAMILY

Skating is also an awesome confidence booster, especially for children. They get to practice new skills, feel the excitement of getting better, and maybe even race mom or dad around the rink! As they improve, they gain a sense of independence and accomplishment that carries over into other areas of life. Whether they’re learning to skate for the first time or mastering new tricks, each milestone helps build their self-esteem. Plus, skating teaches perseverance—falling and getting back up is all part of the fun! It’s all about encouraging each other, laughing through the wobbles, and making memories that will last a lifetime. At Skate City Colorado, we make it easy for families to enjoy time together in a fun, safe environment. So lace up those skates, hit the floor, and let the good times roll!

THE HISTORY OF 
ROLLER SKATING

Roller skating has been bringing people together for over two centuries! It all started in 1760, when Belgian inventor John Joseph Merlin created the first known roller skate—though his metal-wheeled design wasn’t the easiest to control. Skating really took off in 1863, when American inventor James Plimpton introduced the four-wheeled "quad" skate, making it much easier to turn and balance. By the early 1900s, roller rinks were popping up across the U.S., turning skating into a go-to activity for families and social gatherings. Today, roller skating is still going strong, and there’s no better place to enjoy it than at the rink! Skating rinks bring people together for fun, music, and great memories—all in a safe, upbeat atmosphere. Whether you’re gliding for the first time or reliving childhood memories, the rink is the perfect place to lace up and let the good times roll!