4 Reasons to Give Ice Skating a Go This Winter

Posted on - 1st November 2022

Do you want to keep active this winter without being stuck outside in bad weather? Then, ice skating is the answer. Because it's mostly an indoor sport, winter is the best season to join a club or take some lessons and give ice skating a go. Read on to hear how ice skating can benefit your physical health and well-being.

Benefits of Ice Skating:

Increases Heart Rate

Ice skating requires you to use the majority of your muscles. For example, gliding along the ice rink involves a lot of movement of the legs. Similar to other exercises like running, it will get the blood pumping and increase the heart rate.

Suitability

A sport suitable for all ages and levels.Whether you learned how to skate at a young age or have not stepped foot on an ice rink. Anyone can develop an interest and start ice skating competitively. You don’t have to perform spins and jumps to feel the benefits. Beginner ice skaters can still benefit as it can be low cardio exercise. 

Improves Balance and Motor Coordination

While learning to skate, you’re training your body to balance on two thin blades while gliding along a very slippery surface. Not only does this strengthen your muscles, but it also teaches your brain to control them. Sounds impossible to achieve. But, with practice, good balance is also useful off the ice.

Reduce Stress

All exercise can lower and manage stress levels. Ice skating benefits both your physical and mental health. Joining a club and meeting new people is a great way to have fun. As well as, learning some cool moves on the ice!

Where Do I Start?

So, if you’re interested in starting a new hobby or you’ve been ice skating for a while, as one of the leading suppliers of ice skating dresses in the UK, Olympique can supply all your ice skating sportswear needs. 

Olympique began in the manufacturing industry around 20 years ago. We have broad knowledge and experience in the manufacture of leotards, majorettes and poms for dance, shows and festivals, gymnastics, and ice skating dresses, both for individuals and clubs. We are proud to have recently expanded our product range in gymnastics, ice skating and majorette garments and have designed a wide range of stylish and colourful products for both professional and enthusiastic individuals. 

Please get in touch and our design team will be delighted to work with you on your ice skating outfits!