Rollerblading In Houston needs protective gear

Rollerblading workout can be painful if not wearing protective gear. I found that out the hard way recently when I fell while rollerblading on the streets of Houston.. Rollerblading injuries are a big reason many people make trips to the emergency room and they can really be lifethreatening if a rollerblader lands on their head. So it is important to first always wear a helmet even when doing simple skating or skateboarding. As a certified Houston personal trainer, I regularly use protective gear because I do Rollerblade workouts  constantly and wear the kneepads, and wrist guards to keep myself safe. I have broken my wrist once jumping over speed bumps so I know how it feels to get hurt. WELL, in spite of it all, I fell again during a skating workout in Spring when going fast over some gravel and landed on the ONE place that was not padded, My elbow! Ok, Yes it was horrible to look at with the arm all bent backwards. Very scary until I started praying and then I became calm, knowing that even though I seemed to be all alone and in trouble, I actually was constantly being protected. I am grateful to say I only had a dislocated elbow (bone went through the skin though eww) and according to the orthopedic doctor in Tomball, it had no tendon or ligament injury. It healed rapidly and I was already able to type after it had only been three days! And I am sticking to my conviction that drugs are not necessary when you have a spiritual side to keep you safe and grounded (haha no pun intended). THANK YOU to the great doctors in the ER and at the orthopedic office who helped me and an even bigger THANK you to the people who were praying for my safety particularly my family and friends! Roller blading Houston is still a great activity when protective gear is worn. Memorial Park has a great place for roller blading around the loop. There is a place to park your car and skaters and cyclists go one way around this loop along with cars but there are very few cars. I also like to Rollerblade at North gate neighborhood just north of 1960  near Champions because it is a large two lane entrance to the neighborhood and has very lite traffic and great pavement for roller blading. I also love roller blading through the new section of Wimbledon Neighborhood and off Cypress wood Drive as these roads are nicely paved and there is a sidewalk for avoiding periods of heavy traffic on Cypresswood drive.The boardwalk on Galveston beach is also a roller blading spot but it has some really rough patches and large sidewalk cracks to avoid as well. The Venice beach roller blading path along the beach in California is my FAVORITE place to Rollerblade and the only thing to watch for is the sand that can make skates slide. (This photo of tan personal trainer Melissa, in white on the beach,  was taken of Houston and The Woodlands  personal trainer Melissa a few days before she fell)

Last Updated on Monday, 22 August 2011 02:48