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Skatebytes - December 2008

Links to news, photos and videos about inline skating, skaters, inline racing and fitness.

 

Skatebytes - Dec. 31, 2008

Get inline and enjoy the outdoors

Health and Fitness
Take inventory, then start your diet

Skatebytes - Dec. 30, 2008

Heather Richardson wins on ice
Hedrick runner up in USA Today award
Canadians developing faster skates, suits

Health and Fitness
Fun and fitness at Florida rink
Rising blood sugar pickles aging brain

Skatebytes - Dec. 29, 2008

Skater plans Trans-USA reality show
Cado Motus: 110s only faster over 40k/h
Hedrick, Davis trade victories; Gunther wins

Health and Fitness
Tips for sticking to a fitness plan
For her, exercise became an addiction

Video
Brent Volk (aggressive)

Invite
Marathon Roller of Montreal, May 17

Skatebytes - Dec. 26, 2008

Miami-Dade skaters mix fitness with fun
New rink opens in suburban Dayton
Photos: 2008 SantaSkate (London)

Health and Fitness
Chill-proofing your workout
Aerobic exercise best for curbing appetite
How to stay fit over the holidays

Video
ENX intro to rollerblading (from the '90s)
Guy plays banjo while skating w/hula hoop

Skatebytes - Dec. 23, 2008

St. Paul Marathon returns to Saturday
Goofy gift: Chad Hedrick Olympic photo charm
America's coolest ice rinks
N. Begg, K. Dobbin nominated for Halberg

Invite
Skate Mexico, track and road, March 8-14

Health and Fitness
Short, intense workouts will be hot in 2009
Exercising during a deep freeze
How to stay fit over the holidays

Skatebytes - Dec. 22, 2008

Jessica Smith, Malone make ice team
Photos: 2008 SantaSkate (London)

Health and Fitness
Holiday tables challenge the overweight
Exercising during a deep freeze
How to stay fit over the holidays
Add water to your winter workout
Snow shoveling and heart attacks

Video
Can I exercise with a cold or flu?

Skatebytes - Dec. 19, 2008

Postsmouth moves to lift skate ban
Jordan Malone tries for comeback
Casting call for rollerbladers

Health and Fitness
Is a shorter, harder workout better?

Video
Web cam: Ice rink in Finland

Skatebytes - Dec. 18, 2008

Man, 71, charged with reckless skating
Ohno: Staying on top
Nicklaus joins golf's Olympic lobbying effort
Skate lessons credited with drop in crime

Health and Fitness
Exercise and sleep: partners in fitness
How to do a proper squat

Video
Joey Mantia: slow motion on a banked track
Parra wins, Hedrick falls at '90s XGames
Last week's SantaSkate in London (11 min)

Skatebytes - Dec. 17, 2008

Inline skating proves popular at MN school
FIRS' 2009 Worlds announcement
At 85, more peaks to conquer

Invite
Athens to Atlanta Road Skate, Oct. 11

Health and Fitness
Is VO2 Max a weight-loss tool?
For dodging shoes, exercise is key

Video
Olympic ice oval opens near Vancouver

Skatebytes - Dec. 16, 2008

Petition to open park to rollerbladers

Skatebytes - Dec. 15, 2008

Diederik Hol talks about CadoMotus

Health and Fitness
Match exericse to your life
Moderate vs. strenuous exercise
10 fitness trends for 2009
96-year-old's secret: turnip greens & exericse

Skatebytes - Dec. 12, 2008

Why is triathlon thriving in a down economy?
Lack of exercise is killing zoo elephants
South Carolina town plans velodrome

Health and Fitness
9 tips for active seniors

Video
Kid performs double back flip
Peter Doucet: How to skate in the snow

Skatebytes - Dec. 11, 2008

Skate the new St. Louis freeway Sunday!
Orbit Skates rolls into skate niche
Napa Marathon set for June 28th
IOC strips 2 Belarusians of Bejing medals

Health and Fitness
7 holiday foods to enjoy ... in moderation
Prevent Alzheimer's with exercise

Skatebytes - Dec. 10, 2008

Jury clears skater in negligence suit
Speed Worlds finally set: China, Sept 16-27
iPhone apps for health and fitness
Allison Baver makes transition to modeling
Obama seen as advocate for softball

Health and Fitness
Exercise improves male sexual prowess
Weight-loss surgery vs. diet and exercise

Video
Makuhari Seaside Park Festival '08
Jenna Downing at LG Championships

Skatebytes - Dec. 9, 2008

500 expected for SantaSkate in London
Nicole and 'skating dwarfs' at Xmas parade

Invite
Group discount for Great EsSkate, Feb. 6-8

Skatebytes - Dec. 8, 2008

Buy Warhol's "Speed Skater" - $15,000
New Jersey rink rolls into 50th year
Leaving Wall Street for a job in the gym

Health and Fitness
Change your diet if you want to lose weight
The new fitness pariah: belly fat

Video
The most effective abdominal exercise
ESPN looks at the roller derby revival
Goofy "rollerblading as life" video

Skatebytes - Dec. 5, 2008

New rail trail opens in Maryland
Amputee's new life includes rollerblading
Running streaks of 30 years and more
Most Americans meet exercise goals

Health and Fitness
Doubts arise over exercise during pregnancy

Video
Light designs - freestyle skating
Buggy roller vs. skateboarder

Skatebytes - Dec. 4, 2008

Budget cuts hit British Olympic sports
Forum: How to keep skating in the winter
Obama: Physically fit or fitness fanatic?

Health and Fitness
Should I eat before or after a workout?

Video
Favorite: Buggy Roller conquers the Alps
Favorite: 'I beat a man on roller skates!'

Skatebytes - Dec. 3, 2008

New rink revives inline hockey in Modesto

Health and Fitness
Naps beat coffee as pick-me-up

Video
Lucy's misadventure on roller skates (8 min)
Italian team at Precision Roller Champs (7 min)

Industry
Newron signs Australian distribution deal

Skatebytes - Dec. 2, 2008

No yoga for Malaysian Muslims
British pairs team revives roller rink
Rogge says Olympics must limit growth

Health and Fitness
Favorite books and videos of personal trainers
Seniors who exercise have healthier brains

Video
Italian team at Precision Roller Champs (7 min)

Skatebytes - Dec. 1, 2008

Tel Aviv designates path for weekly skate
What it takes to switch from inline to ice
World's largest ice rink opens in Mexico
Work to start on new Vancouver trail

Health and Fitness
Typical person gains 1 lb. over the holidays
Scientists find red wine's anti-aging bullet

Video
IFSA World Slalom Championships (5 min)
Naomi freestyle weekend, Germany (9 min)

Industry
Newron looking for Australian beachhead

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