question/fyi about roller blading

[Faraz421]

hey everyone, not really on the boards any more but thought this was interesting, shocked me atleast. just looking to see if someone can confirm this or if its just me.

just got back from cali, after some surfing (or some attempts) i decided to start in-line skating again recreationally, and i did about half an hour 2 days in a row just skating in circles and maybe jumping around a bit and DAMN were my ABS and HAMSTRINGS (near the innerparts) SORE. Its been 2 days since, and STILL SORE. Must have been a remarkable workout. Does anyone see any merit to this, or could it be something else like the surfing or drums or i dont even know? I havent been lifting at all, and when i do sporadically (once this week) i didnt even do deads or ab work.

thinking of incorporating this as part of my workout (its decent cardio too), so thought id throw it out there for anyone looking to change things up/try something new.

Faraz.

[shark]

You'll get used to it after a while, much like anything. It's def from the skating though - when i first start again for the season, i'm in a world of hurt.

[RedLefty]

Hey faraz, I'm not really replying on the boards any more, but thought your post was interesting.

Yep, it's a good workout. Too bad I suck at skating of all kinds (inline, roller, ice, etc...).

[Faraz421]

hahah, find what you like, and just do it, youll get better....
i just f'd up my left knee today blading on that note...
playing tag around the place and was running into the weights and bench so i tilted fellt, bruised my knee, its swollen and bloody. cant wait to try skating again tomorrow. p.s. that avatar rocks.

[RedLefty]

Thanks, man, the avatar sums me up nicely.

Sorry about your knee. Last time I ice-skated I dislocated my right kneecap. That's what I meant by "sucking" at skating.

You sure it's a good ideas to skate again tomorrow? You ice it down tonight?

[laxcdn]

I get that when I start hockey in the fall. With skating the whole body is twisting to get the speed up and I feel it in my core and legs. CB told me that sumo squats are great for getting more power in skating.

[eastcoastsurfer]

I haven't rollerbladed since I was a kid. If you enjoy doing it and it gets you exercising I wouldn't stop. Mostly likely you're really sore from the sweeping motion used to drive yourself forward. I can't think of too many other normal daily activities that involve that same motion, so you activated muscles that aren't normally used that much.

As far as surfing I wouldn't give that up either It has to be one of the most relaxing/enjoyable activities I've ever done. At one point I could've been considered a surf bum, but these damn adult responsibilities limit my water time now :p

[Faraz421]

not to mention it can be a ridiculous upper body workout paddling out against some ridiculous waves and what not, i know i was feeling a bit of lactic acid build up not too long in :-p