Get Inspired: How to get into roller sports

If you want to travel faster, make your commute to work more exciting, keep active or just have fun with your friends, roller sports are definitely the option for you!

Skateboarding, roller skating and scooting all have one thing in common - they work by building up your strength and using your own power and agility to create momentum, so you can control your speed, let loose on the wheels and burn a lot of calories.

The British Roller Sports Federation, external includes information and links to all the major roller sports governing bodies in the UK, so you can decide which to try out first.

If you find traditional forms of cardio exercise boring or unappealing, then give roller skating a go! It's a great, low-impact exercise for joints, will definitely boost your mood and it can be aerobically as good for you as jogging or cycling.

Local leisure centres around the UK often offer inclusive sessions for those with both mental and physical disabilities.

Visit the Association of Artistic Roller Skating , externalto find a local club that caters for your needs, and get skating!

Inline skating or rollerblading is a great way of strengthening your leg muscles as it requires a high level of stability, balancing on small wheels arranged in a straight line.

This 'in line' design allows for greater speed and manoeuvrability than roller skating and you can burn up to 360 calories an hour without even realising it!

If you're already a keen skater and want to take the sport further, The Federation of Inline Speed Skating, external has a useful club finder, external where you can find somewhere to practise your technique with like-minded people.

Improving coordination, balance, endurance and flexibility are just a few of the health benefits of skateboarding.

Learning exciting tricks and flips requires patience and perseverance, but when you've mastered them you'll get a great sense of personal achievement.

Skate Board England, external has all the information to get started, or get back into skateboarding. If you live north of the border, you can meet like-minded people through Skateboard Scotland, external, membership is free!

If you're looking for a safe environment for children of all ages and disabilities, visit Sk8 Safe., external

If you aren't sure what roller derby is, check out the video above.

One thing is for sure, it is seriously fast, furious and full of action, so if you're steady on your skates and want a great all-round workout, find a member league, external near you today!

For a break down on how to play, visit the UK Roller Derby Association., external.

Scooters come in shapes and sizes for all ages and abilities and can be used for commuting, family fun or competing in extreme sports.

Recreational scooter riding can help to tone most muscle groups including the stomach, back, buttocks, thighs and calves as well as increasing your overall fitness.

If you want to take it to the next level and compete by performing tricks such as rotations, jumps, wheel grabs and flips, finding your local skate park via Scoot GB, external is a great way to get started.

Whether you have been a competitor in the past or just have a keen interest in developing talent, the British Roller Sports Federation, external provides all the information you need about coaching opportunities. You can also try Sports Coach UK, external for more ideas.

If you want to get involved but are not too sure about participating yourself, use your skills to help a local club - Volunteer Scotland,, externalJoin In UK,, externalSport Wales,, externalSport England, external and Volunteer Now, external in Northern Ireland have information about volunteering opportunities near you.

1. Find your local club via the national governing bodies in the links above.

2. Share your story, external and inspire others!

Are you inspired to try roller sports? Or maybe you are an enthusiast already... Get in touch and tell us your story by tweeting us on @bbcgetinspired,, external visit us on Facebook , externalor email us on [email protected]., external

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