The Gen X Skater Blog

Roller Skating Information, Education & Inspiration

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Roller Skating Journey: Kelly's Story gen x skaters history rhythm skating skaters Dec 16, 2024

My journey with roller skating started very early. Growing up as a second generation Jamaican on a London council estate in the 70's, we shared what we had - including our roller skates! When one pers...

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I’m Hypermobile: 5 Tips For Skaters With Flexible Joints rehabilitation & health wellbeing Dec 02, 2024

As a roller skating instructor, I see people with different levels of skating ability. However, sometimes when a student struggles to soften their knees during certain phases of their skating stroke, ...

Kelly (founder of Skate Base London) sitting in her skates (much like the thinker). Black and white image.

Learning To Skate At 40 And Beyond: It’s Never Too Late to Start! boomers complete beginners gen x skaters Nov 17, 2024

Although I learned to skate at a very young age, I had decades where I didn’t skate very much at all. It wasn’t until I rediscovered my love for skating in 2021 (at age 46) that I got into it in a big...

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Roller Skating - A Moving Meditation: Journey Into Your Unique Flow wellbeing Oct 07, 2024

In a world where fast-paced living is constantly vying for our attention, finding moments of peace, solace and mental space has never been so appealing. Meditation is typically assoc

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A close of a females neon blue roller skates (with white socks featuring a fire flame emoji) stand on the top of a skate park bowl.

Which Of These Roller Skating Styles Is For You? ballroom skating complete beginners rhythm skating street skating Sep 23, 2024

Are you an adult who is interested in roller skating? Are you also unsure of which one of the various roller skating styles to start with? Read on for a brief exploration of UK roller skating styles.

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Beginner Roller Skating Tips: Where To Start As A New Skater complete beginners safety street skating Sep 09, 2024

Ok, so I’ve put together a few key beginner roller skating tips so you can get yourself ready for your first roll! Skating regularly can help improve your agility and coordination (at pretty much any ...

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