GET ON THE ICE!

Skating activates just about every group of muscles in the upper body, and the continuous motion of gliding requires synchronised leg movements which build up strength in the knees, hips, and ankles.

You can’t skate without strong balance abilities, as the ice will so often remind you. Along with the muscle and joint strength that skating facilitates comes drastically improved coordination and balance. If you are skating on a synthetic rink, you may experience additional friction, which leads to an even more developed sense of balance. The maintenance of a synthetic home rink can provide further benefits of fitness, such as regular mopping and the application of an ice resurfacing product. With regular practice, ice skating will encourage your body to cultivate strong balance abilities, as well as better coordination between your feet, legs, arms, and core.

In addition to all of the physical health benefits of ice skating, there are mental and emotional ones to address, too. It’s common knowledge that exercise of any kind helps promote the production of “happy” hormones such as endorphins and serotonin, both of which are essential for managing stress levels.
Whether you partake for pleasure or health, there’s no doubt about the fact that this wonderfully enigmatic sport contributes to a high level of general wellbeing.