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Ice skating for beginners

Ice skating can be a fun activity at any time of the year. Have you ever tried ice skating? If you haven't, why not give it a try because it is so much fun to go with friends or family members and you will enjoy spending time together. Here are some tips if you are new to this.

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Find an ice rink. If you have outdoors or indoor rinks pick one and organise a date to go with your friends or family. Outdoors can cost less than indoors, and you will also be outside in the cold but it's a magical experience when it snows on you and it's so pretty to see. Indoor rinks are warmer.
Dress for comfort. You don't want to wear jeans because if you fall down they are going to get wet and it's going to be hard to move in. It is better to wear yoga pants or leggings, hat, scarf, gloves, hoodie and a jacket if you want. You want to be comfortable in what you have on and have fun.
Pick your skates. Try skates that are one size down because you need a snug fit and you don't want them moving around on you. You can try a few different skates until you find one that feels comfortable.
Start slowly. Stand up and try walking around before you get to the ice. Go slow, have your feet apart as you normally are walking and when you get to the ice start walking slowly and if you need the railing to help you to not fall then use that. If you fall, you fall, try to stay calm and get back up to try again. Don't give up after the first fall.