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For those that hate running, I recommend trying rollerblading. Its much less strenuous so you can go further, and faster and if you go at speed, it can be a lit

For those that hate running, I recommend trying rollerblading. Its much less strenuous so you can go further, and faster and if you go at speed, it can be a little like solving a puzzle avoiding obstacles or people. Just buy good rollerblades. IF you get good, you can do stuff like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMjvgsHBfvc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMjvgsHBfvc Kayaking is also a great workout to try in the summer. You get to discover new worlds, from a new perspective. Kind of like a video game. So it doesn't even feel like exercise. Sunsets on the water are absolutely beautiful. Bring a friend or a camera and you can get some awesome shots of birds too.

abledon 6y ago
yeah our knee joints have evolved to be pretty fragile compared to other parts of the body... save those knees when your 50 to 90 years old!
- jeltz 6y ago
  As a runner I wouldn't say knees are particularly fragile, my knees can take a lot of beating, more than my shins, ankles or feet. Additionally the body operates on use it or lose it so to maintain healthy knees you need to either walk long distances (e.g. hiking) or run.
godtoldmetodoit 6y ago
Any brands or features to look out for in rollerblades?
- dukeofdoom 6y ago
  I personally buy the brand K2, which is probably midrange price. But are very good quality. About $300-$400. I would stick to 4 wheel kind, 110 mm wheel size. The blades with the small wheels don't go as fast. They are more for street or hockey playing. The 3 wheel rollerblades can have larger wheels but are less stable, and harder to learn on and to stop. Best place to learn is on flat bike trails. You will get some pain in your feet the first time you go out. This is normal. It will totally go away. If you use them a lot like I do, eventually your wheels will wear out. The harder rated wheels last longer. Better bearings will let you glide longer and its more enjoyable. Occasionally oiling the bearings and flipping the wheels will help them last. Since the lockdowns, inline skates are hard to get locally and even online. Possibly more demand, and manufacturing issues.
zimmern 6y ago
Awesome video, that looks like a super power, ordering a set of roller blades now.

abledon 6y ago

yeah our knee joints have evolved to be pretty fragile compared to other parts of the body... save those knees when your 50 to 90 years old!

jeltz 6y ago
As a runner I wouldn't say knees are particularly fragile, my knees can take a lot of beating, more than my shins, ankles or feet. Additionally the body operates on use it or lose it so to maintain healthy knees you need to either walk long distances (e.g. hiking) or run.

godtoldmetodoit 6y ago

Any brands or features to look out for in rollerblades?

dukeofdoom 6y ago
I personally buy the brand K2, which is probably midrange price. But are very good quality. About $300-$400. I would stick to 4 wheel kind, 110 mm wheel size. The blades with the small wheels don't go as fast. They are more for street or hockey playing. The 3 wheel rollerblades can have larger wheels but are less stable, and harder to learn on and to stop. Best place to learn is on flat bike trails. You will get some pain in your feet the first time you go out. This is normal. It will totally go away. If you use them a lot like I do, eventually your wheels will wear out. The harder rated wheels last longer. Better bearings will let you glide longer and its more enjoyable. Occasionally oiling the bearings and flipping the wheels will help them last. Since the lockdowns, inline skates are hard to get locally and even online. Possibly more demand, and manufacturing issues.

zimmern 6y ago

Awesome video, that looks like a super power, ordering a set of roller blades now.