Skate Advice Blog

Roller skating is more than just a fun pastime; it's a fantastic way to stay active and healthy. This enjoyable activity provides numerous health benefits that cater to all age groups. Whether you're a child learning to skate or an adult looking to maintain wellness, roller skating has something to offer everyone. In this post, we will explore the various health benefits of roller skating, making it easy for individuals of all ages to incorporate it into their lifestyles.

Backwards Dip tutorial for awkward skaters and skaters over 40.

by Mel @troubleon8wheels I've spoken to a lot of people about their roller skating goals and many of them are interested in roller dance....

Here are some of our favourite roller disco games. These are tried and tested, provide fun for all ages and will support skaters with...

The final roller dance tutorial this month is a roller dance combination created by our instructor Ronke, who was inspired by skaters and...

Spinning seems to be one of those skills that people want to learn... There are lots of different spins - some much easier to control,...

Welcome to this week's Tutorial. Today we have a suggestion to practise that all important fundamental roller dance step - the cross...

While we take a break from our Sunday classes, we've taken the opportunity to do a little (long overdue) video, so you have some things...

by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels If you've ever wondered how to get started with this tricky move, that will result in a controlled...

by Mel @troubleon8wheels You've been brave enough to step outside, and realised that everywhere is a hill! Here are three coping...

by Mel @troubleon8wheels "No-one roller skates where I live," is something we hear in messages and our shop. We get it. You've had a...

Part 1: Choose a suitable space based on your confidence and skill level We are asked for this information a lot, and in the absence of a...

By Mel Blackwood This video shows how to get started with toe stop stalls and plate stalls. Warning: It is easy to hurt yourself at the...

by Mel @troubleon8wheels Spinning. A skill that will get your head in a spin as well as your feet! Here is the biggest breakdown I've...

This is a really important fundamental skill and one we place a lot of focus on in our classes, starting with Beginner, but extending...

Learn to use your toe stop to perform a fancy lil' toe pivot spin with this video breakdown.

by Mel

with Mel @troubleon8wheels

In this video class, I have slightly glossed over the warm up, as due to the poor weather we had at the weekend, I didn't get much chance...

by Mel @troubleon8wheels