Training on roller skis - a fun way to exercise

Whether you need to get in shape for a race or you live in the south, where snow rarely stays for long, roller skiing can be a suitable form of exercise and fun activity. In this article, we thought we'd tell you more about the benefits of roller skiing and how to get the technique right!

Benefits of roller skiing

Roller skiing is a popular and fun form of exercise. You can train on your own, but also with a friend or in a group. You can train anywhere in principle, both in the city or urban area or out in the countryside. The only thing required is bare tarmac.

The advantage of training on roller skis is that you can go anywhere and anytime. You don't need snow, all you need is tarmac. So whether you live in the countryside or in the city, you can do this activity.

Roller skiing is also a very good way to train your stance for skiing. Through regular staking with roller skis, your staking will slowly but surely improve even when you get back on the ski track.

It also works great for training distance and intervals using roller skis.

Training on roller skis

Roller skiing is as healthy a form of exercise as skiing. It is suitable for both elite and recreational athletes.

You will mainly train the muscle groups of the abdomen, back, arms and shoulders, and legs. In other words, you'll get a review of the largest muscle groups in the body.

Alternating your training with distance running and sometimes intervals can be a good way to get your heart rate up. Interval training is needed, not least if you are going to switch to skiing later.

Why should I choose roller skis?

As mentioned above, it's a form of exercise that helps and strengthens your whole body. It is also not very advanced. What you need to use, apart from the roller skates themselves, are gloves and poles. The gloves protect your hands from getting blisters, which is otherwise very common when exercising on roller skis. You train technique, strength, agility and fitness, all in one!

Techniques for training roller skis

There are different forms of techniques for training roller skis. Either classical style, pole stroke or stacking. It can be compared to the different styles of skiing.

In conclusion

Now we hope that you have gained an insight into why roller skiing is a good form of exercise and that it has inspired you to train for Vasaloppet or just train for fun. If you want to read more about training for e.g. Vasaloppet, you can take a look at our tips to improve your skiing technique.