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slingshot4ever

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Mar 8, 2010 7:55 PM
Assuming the same distance what would be a better work out? I just got done with 5 miles of roller blading in about 45 minutes to an hour and I am spent.
Mar 8, 2010 7:55pm
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stroups

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Mar 8, 2010 7:58 PM
You know what the hardest part about rollerblading is?
Mar 8, 2010 7:58pm
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Firad

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Mar 8, 2010 7:59 PM
stroups wrote: You know what the hardest part about rollerblading is?
Telling your parents that you're gay.
Mar 8, 2010 7:59pm
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sleeper

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Mar 8, 2010 7:59 PM
It's rollerblading simply because its less punishment on your joints. It probably works more muscles too since there is extra motion involved.
Mar 8, 2010 7:59pm
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slingshot4ever

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Mar 8, 2010 8:00 PM
Firad wrote:
stroups wrote: You know what the hardest part about rollerblading is?
Telling your parents that you're gay.
Getting back in shape and good enough at skating to play roller hockey again this summer.
Mar 8, 2010 8:00pm
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Mar 8, 2010 8:06 PM
slingshot4ever wrote:
Firad wrote:
stroups wrote: You know what the hardest part about rollerblading is?
Telling your parents that you're gay.
Getting back in shape and good enough at skating to play roller hockey again this summer.
It's a joke bro.

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Mar 8, 2010 8:06pm
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stroups

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Mar 8, 2010 8:07 PM
Firad wrote:
stroups wrote: You know what the hardest part about rollerblading is?
Telling your parents that you're gay.
bingo
Mar 8, 2010 8:07pm
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slingshot4ever

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Mar 8, 2010 8:08 PM
^^^^^

Had never seen that before, haha.
Mar 8, 2010 8:08pm
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Mar 8, 2010 8:10 PM
running is a better workout

rollerblading is probably better for your joints
Mar 8, 2010 8:10pm
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Strapping Young Lad

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Mar 8, 2010 8:14 PM
Hey, that's my joke!!!! I love that one.

Why is it that rollerblading absolutely cannot be a better workout than running,, CC??? i run everyday and I've played roller hockey. I'll bet my house that roller-blading uses more muscles than running. It takes a very strong core (low back and abs) to be a sound rollerblader. Much moreso than running.

you're just biased for running to the point of stupidity.....

you'd need alot more situational data than what's been covered on this thread to determine which is the better workout.....
Mar 8, 2010 8:14pm
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Manhattan Buckeye

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Mar 8, 2010 8:18 PM
You can coast rollerblading, you can't coast running. There is no rest while running unless you just stop.

If it takes 45-60 minutes of time to go 5 miles rollerblading I can only hope that person is going uphill the whole way. That is a very mediocre time for even an intermediate runner.
Mar 8, 2010 8:18pm
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Gblock

Mar 8, 2010 8:20 PM
well you burn more calories running, and you use more muscles running.....roller blades have wheels a simple machine that makes work easier so ill go with running...
Mar 8, 2010 8:20pm
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slingshot4ever

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Mar 8, 2010 8:24 PM
Manhattan Buckeye wrote: You can coast rollerblading, you can't coast running. There is no rest while running unless you just stop.

If it takes 45-60 minutes of time to go 5 miles rollerblading I can only hope that person is going uphill the whole way. That is a very mediocre time for even an intermediate runner.
That time included stopping at some intersections to wait for traffic....I would say 30-40 minutes of actual skating.
Mar 8, 2010 8:24pm
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Timber

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Mar 8, 2010 8:35 PM
stroups wrote: You know what the hardest part about rollerblading is?
Picking/scraping my arse up off the sidewalk/street... ouch!
Mar 8, 2010 8:35pm
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detectivegibbles

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Mar 8, 2010 9:49 PM
I don't see how you use more muscles doing either. I think it is just the severity of how you are using those muscles that differ.

Running = better work out

RollerBlading = hell of a lot more fun I am sure
Mar 8, 2010 9:49pm
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rugbywrestler

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Mar 8, 2010 11:11 PM
^^^well there you have it, I would have guessed rollerblading but guess not
Mar 8, 2010 11:11pm
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Mar 9, 2010 12:15 AM
Rollerblading is gay?

Mar 9, 2010 12:15am
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thavoice

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Mar 9, 2010 2:37 PM
slingshot4ever wrote: Assuming the same distance what would be a better work out? I just got done with 5 miles of roller blading in about 45 minutes to an hour and I am spent.
Are you Terry from Reno 911?
Mar 9, 2010 2:37pm
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Mar 9, 2010 3:26 PM
That's per hour. I think if you were to talk about the same distance (the original question) then running would be even better as you should be able to cover a much greater distance in an hour of roller blading.
Mar 9, 2010 3:26pm
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Manhattan Buckeye

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Mar 9, 2010 3:32 PM
FatHobbit wrote:
That's per hour. I think if you were to talk about the same distance (the original question) then running would be even better as you should be able to cover a much greater distance in an hour of roller blading.
Agreed. I would imagine on a flat surface the average roller blader does better than 8mph, that is a fairly decent 5-mile speed for a runner assuming it isn't a race situation with no kick at the end, but should be relatively slow for a blader.
Mar 9, 2010 3:32pm
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Mar 9, 2010 4:39 PM
FatHobbit wrote:
That's per hour. I think if you were to talk about the same distance (the original question) then running would be even better as you should be able to cover a much greater distance in an hour of roller blading.
And having rougly 80 calories burned more per hour is the standard for a better workout?

I'll trade those 80 calories for a MUCH lower impact on the joints, and the sheer pleasure of rollerblading,
Mar 9, 2010 4:39pm
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Manhattan Buckeye

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Mar 9, 2010 4:49 PM
The joint argument is not relevant, if you pay attention to your workout and your body and get the proper rest when needed, there is no reason why running should be remotely harmful. If you are 40% above your proper weight for your height than yeah, it can be a problem. And again, the initial post was about distance. I know few people that roller blade for an hour or more. Heck, I did a pre-lunch easy run of 70 minutes today with no problem and covered 8+ miles getting ready for a competition 10-K in a few weeks. How long would it take for a blader to cover 8 miles? Hopefully a lot less than 70 minutes! And with rest/coast time. To my earlier point you can't rest running. Either you are, or you aren't. And when you aren't you're not going anywhere.
Mar 9, 2010 4:49pm
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BoatShoes

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Mar 9, 2010 4:57 PM
Running is a better workout but...what's more important is whether you enjoy doing it. In my experience, there's a decent amount of people who just dislike running. Going out and being active and doing something you enjoy is more important. Doing intense sprints up a hill is a great workout, but few people find that enjoyable enough to do every day. So, if you enjoy rollerblading...strap em on everyday and have at it.
Mar 9, 2010 4:57pm
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thavoice

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Mar 9, 2010 5:21 PM
BoatShoes wrote: Running is a better workout but...what's more important is whether you enjoy doing it. In my experience, there's a decent amount of people who just dislike running. Going out and being active and doing something you enjoy is more important. Doing intense sprints up a hill is a great workout, but few people find that enjoyable enough to do every day. So, if you enjoy rollerblading...strap em on everyday and have at it.
is dead on..ya gotta enjoy what you do. If not..ya wont stick with it. perfect world would be to mix it in..biking..running....rollerblading...lifting..all that stuff.

I prefer running and biking...mostly running tho.
Mar 9, 2010 5:21pm