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Roller Skate Maintenance: Simple Tips & Tricks

April 10, 2018 by Writers

roller skatesSpring 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.

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How to Increase Roller Skating Endurance

March 22, 2018 by Writers

stretchingDo 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.

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3 Budget-Friendly Valentine’s Day Date Activities

February 5, 2018 by Writers

Valentine's Day dessertsAre 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.

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3 Roller Skating Games to Play at Wheels

September 25, 2017 by Writers

Roller Skating GamesKids can spend hours racing around the rink at Wheels Skate Center. Add to the fun by teaching them fun roller skating games they can play! It’s safe to say that your kids will enjoy some healthy competition with their siblings and friends.

View our fall skate hours!

Check out three of our favorite roller skating games, then come skate with us!

Roller Racing

Everyone likes healthy competition, and kids are no exception! Bring your kids to our skating rink and let them race each other around the rink. Time them on your phone so they can see how fast they can skate! For extra fun, encourage them to beat their own personal record. This game gives great exercise and it can be done individually or with friends.

Roller Charades

Everyone likes classic charades, but add some wheels and everyone will love it! Appoint someone as the “creative mind” who tells each child what to act out. (Fun ideas include celebrities, animals, and objects). As one child acts, the other kids can guess what he or she is pretending to be. If they get it wrong, they have to do a lap around the rink!

Roller Tag

This classic game is fun anywhere you go, but your kids will especially enjoy it on wheels! Appoint one person as the “tagger” who chases the other kids. If the tagger touches someone, that person becomes “it!” This game will give them a great workout while having a blast.

There are many more roller skating games that are perfect for a day at the rink. Everyone will have a great time and make memories to last a lifetime. Bring your family to Wheels Skate Center today for a fun family outing!

Do you have questions? Feel free to contact us today.

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3 Simple Ways to Improve Your Roller Skating Game

September 18, 2017 by Writers

Learn How to Roller SkateSkating is an incredibly fun activity that gives you a great workout. Do you want to know the best part? Anyone can do it!

Whether you’re new to roller skating or have been racing around the rink for a while, check out the following tips for both beginners and intermediate skaters to observe.

Practice Roller Skating Indoors First

When you first learn how to roller skate, it can be a challenge. Even though you know the basics of roller skating, actually putting it into action is tough. Practice your walking, rolling, and gliding on a carpeted floor. So, if you fall, it won’t hurt so much!

Maybe you know the roller skating basics but want to try a new trick. Carpeted floor will be your new best friend. Make sure to wear your roller skating gear even though you are on carpet!

Take Roller Skating Classes

Learn how to roller skate from a trained professional. Our roller skating classes are suited for all ages and abilities! We offer two types of classes: beginner and intermediate. Our staff will teach you the basics such as balance, posture, safety, forward and backward skating, starting and stopping. For only $5 per class, this is an inexpensive and fun way to learn how to roller skate!

Wear Protective Gear Every Time You Skate

Protective gear is so incredibly important when you’re taking part in any physical activity. It not only saves you time and money spent in the emergency room but also saves your body from getting beat up. Even the professionals wear roller skating gear. So strap on your helmet, pull up your kneepads, fasten your elbow pads and wrist guards, and start skating today!

Contact Wheels skating center today with any questions!

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Take Skate Fitness to the Next Level

July 21, 2017 by TaylorB

Roller-skating makes family fitness easy. It’s great for burning calories, improving heart health, and improving muscle strength and flexibility. If you want to maintain a good fitness level, all you need to do is skate around the rink to your favorite top 40’s tunes. But if you’re ready to take your skate fitness to the next level, we have everything you need right here.

Roller-Skating as Cross-Training

Athletes are always in search of new cross-training exercises. Roller-skating may not be the first one to come to mind, but once you add it to your rotation, you’ll never go back. Skating builds muscle tone, flexibility, agility, and endurance. It’s easy to learn and fun to do. Best of all, it’s low-impact, so you can give your joints a rest before getting back in the game. Ready to roll? Here’s what you need to know.

3 Tips for Toning Muscles on Skates

  1. speed skating competitionSpeed skate. The faster you go, the better cardio. Warm up your hamstrings, thighs, and glutes with a few leisurely trips around the rink. Then it’s time to tackle speed work! Skate just under your top speed for 20 seconds. Reduce your speed for 40 seconds, then indulge your need for speed again. Repeat for 10 minutes. As you build muscle tone, you’ll also build endurance, allowing you to skate for longer periods of time.
  2. Get low. Are you engaging your glutes, hamstrings, and lower back? You will if you squat! To squat while you skate, lean forward and stick out your derriere, sinking down about 45 degrees. Alternate off skating straight and in the squatting position. You’ll tone those hamstrings in no time!
  3. Weave. Introduce a new move to your skating arsenal by weaving around the rink as if you’re weaving in and out of traffic cones. This move will develop the muscles in your outer thighs, hips, and obliques. Just watch out for other skaters!

Whether you’re a semi-professional skater or you just want a fun way to tone your legs, skate fitness can help you achieve your goals. Skip the gym membership and skate at Wheels!

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Beat Boredom with Summer Skate Camp

May 11, 2017 by TaylorB

Who’s ready for summer? If you didn’t say “me!” you’ve never been to Wheels skating center. We have a full season of roller-skating sessions, summer camp fun, and skating championships rolling into the rink. It all kicks off when school lets out in June!

Summer Skate Camp

mom and kidsIt’s easy to fall into couch potato mode during summer break. After all, there are no alarms, no deadlines, and no homework. Plus it’s hot outside. The summer heat is a major plus when it comes to the pool, but it’s easy for kids to get overheated when playing outside. Beat the heat at Wheels! Roller-skating is a fun activity for all ages, and it’s easy to do solo or with a group. It’s great exercise for both kids and adults, working nearly every muscle in the body (including the heart!). Our facilities are air conditioned, so staying active is no sweat. And we have special hours all summer long, so you can skate anytime you’re feeling restless. Here’s what you need to know about our summer skate camp:

  • Summer skating starts June 26th and ends August 25th
  • We have special sessions Monday through Friday
  • Afternoon matinee skating is open to all ages from 12pm to 3pm ($5 admit includes quad skate rentals!)
  • Kids 5-11 are invited to All Day Skate from 7am-6pm ($25 includes quad rentals, camp activities, breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack)

Ready for a summer of fun? Bring the family to Wheels for family skating, sports team parties, skating lessons, and summer skate camp.

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The Weekly Specials Recap: Affordable Family Fun!

January 16, 2017 by gmg

When you think about taking the family out for a fun event, one of the first things that comes to a parent’s mind is money. It’s often expensive to take all the kids out for a night at a family entertainment center, dinner or a movie. So one of our goals has been to make family fun as easy and affordable as possible! We have weekly specials we provide that are tons of fun for the entire family and you’ll save a few bucks in that wallet. Here’s a recap of everything we offer during the week!

Family Deals in Odenton MD

Monday – Wednesday – Friday / Stroll n Roll: Open skating in the morning starting at 8:30 am on these three days!

Tuesday / Throwback Tuesday and Military Night: Tuesday nights are for throwbacks! We’ll play a blend of 70’s and 80’s music. Cost for all ages is $3, and it’s also half price admission for all military and all 1st responders and their families (with ID). Skate rental is an additional cost, if needed. $3.00 Quads and $4.00 Speed and In-Line Skates. And of course the snack bar is always open!

Wednesday / $1 Skate Night: How much cheaper does it get for family fun than $1? Not much! Every Wednesday night is $1 night for us from 7:00-9:30 pm.

Friday and Saturday / $8 admission: Our admission price from 8:00-11:00 pm is $8. Doesn’t get much better than that for affordable family fun!

Saturday / Kids Fun Time: This is a time dedicated just for the kiddos! Kids ages 10 and under can skate between 10:00-11:30 am without interruption.

Saturday and Sunday / Discounted Admission: Our admission price for Saturday and Sunday between 1:00-5:00 pm is just $7! Do it right during the weekend with this great deal.

We can’t wait to see you soon! For more on our events, visit our events calendar page or take a look at our schedule. For more information, give us a call at (410) 674-9661. 

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