Spring is here, and that means millions of people are cleaning their homes, cars, lawn, and more. The team at Wheels Skate Center suggests cleaning your roller skates, too! By cleaning and maintaining them, they will stay in top condition for years to come. Check out two simple tips:

Rotate Your Toe Stops

Your toe stops are incredibly important, as they are your roller skates’ brakes! Over time, it’s likely that they will loosen. Make it a habit to check your toe stops regularly, and if they are loose, simply tighten them. If they look worn down, replace them to ensure safety. If you want to increase their longevity, rotate the toe stops just like you would the tires on a car.

Check & Clean Your Wheels

Your roller skates’ wheels need to be tight to ensure a safe ride. So, after several uses, check your skates’ wheels to make sure they aren’t loose. You can even rotate your wheels so they get an even amount of wear and tear. Dust or dirt may cling to your wheels as you skate, and this can make for a difficult glide. After every skate session, use a damp cloth to clean your wheels.

Although this is not essential to improve the longevity of your skates, replacing your roller skates’ laces can make them look fun and fresh. (Did you know that adjusting your laces can actually help you skate better?) When you’re done cleaning your skates, come to Wheels Skate Center and have endless hours of fun! Check out our hours.

Do you absolutely love roller skating but can’t roller skate for very long? Fortunately, there are ways to improve your endurance! These easy steps will help you increase your longevity and get healthy by roller skating.

Set Aside Time for Stretching

Stretching is the key ingredient to a successful roller skating experience. But, why is stretching so important? When you stretch, you are loosening your muscles, increasing blood flow, and improving your range of motion. If you exercise without stretching, your muscles are tight and an injury is likely to occur. Make sure to stretch before and after you roller skate. This will dramatically help your endurance!

Get Healthy in All Areas

To maximize your endurance while roller skating, your body needs to be filled with nutritious food. If you eat junk food and drink soda often, your body may feel sluggish and unable to exercise properly. Make it your goal to eat properly and exercise often – before and after you head to the skating rink! Creating healthy meals for you and your family doesn’t have to take hours. Take a look at these 30 healthy recipes that can be made in 30 minutes!

Practice Roller Skating in Intervals

Pacing yourself is key to increase your endurance. While you’re skating at Wheels Skate Center, try roller skating very fast for about one minute. Afterward, give yourself a five-minute break where you glide around the rink. Then, try roller skating fast again. Do this several times until you feel like you can increase your “fast” time. This will help your endurance grow (plus it’s fun)!

Check out our schedule, then skate with us today! We look forward to seeing you soon.

Are you searching for a fun (and affordable) Valentine’s Day date night activity? Your special someone loves feeling appreciated, but you don’t need to go broke to impress your S.O. Thankfully, there are plenty of budget-friendly Valentine’s Day activities that are as fun as they are affordable!

Check out these affordable Valentine’s Day date night activities:

Visit the Roller Skating Rink

If you want to completely surprise your date, take her to the roller rink! This activity is affordable and fun! (Plus, you’ll get to hold her hand, which is always a great bonus.) Visit Wheels Skate Center all year for an entertaining activity that’s also great for your health.

Make Dinner & Desserts at Home

Going out to eat on Valentine’s Day is what everybody does. Why don’t you switch it up a bit by making a homemade meal instead? Bake a sweet dessert with your special someone after you’re finished with dinner! You’ll be able to have quality time together without breaking the bank. After dinner, you can watch a Valentine’s Day movie or play games together.

Host a Game Night

Speaking of games, Valentine’s Day is a great night to play fun games! If you want, invite other couples over to have a game night with friends. Fun games include charades, Pictionary, Fibbage, and more. You, your date, and your friends will have a blast playing games and laughing together.

The team at Wheels Skate Center hopes you have a great Valentine’s Day! If you want to learn more about planning the perfect roller-skating date, contact us today.