Am I Too Old to Roller Skate?
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Hey Skaters! Are you asking yourself "Am I too old to roller skate?" Well if you are asking, I am answering. Watch this video to find out. If you find my channel of value, please hit the like, subscribe and thanks button to support us!
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73 and still skating, with no plans to stop.
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My hero! 🦸🏼♀️🛼💖
Because of you I will be going skating next week .
I'm over sixty five and bought four different types of great skates. I was paralyzed and on sticks for years so I'm sick of it! I'm ready to move.I'm ready to ride my horse.
Thank you for your comment, I'm 61 and have begun skating again!
I'm almost 60 and I skate 2× weekly or more. I have been told I am too old but I tell them I'm moving and healthy unlike their mouth moving and UNhealthy
Exactly
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Like who decided that over any age is too old to skate? 🤷🏼♀️
I’m 53 and just started learning 🎉 Love your videos! I’m practicing daily in my home. I cannot believe I’m doing this😊
Good for you. I skated in my 20's. I'm now 47 and I've decided to start again. My 14yr old thinks I'm a bit nuts 🤣 I have a fab new pair of skates and like you I'm starting to practise at home. Never too old for ANYthing! 💚
Same!! 53 and just starting! It makes me feel sooooo good! Lots to learn!
Don't forget to support your local roller rink. I skate every chance I get, usually on Friday "Teen night" with my 8 year old son. He recently joined the local roller rink speed team and he loves the comraderie and team atmosphere. We skate at Aurora Skate Center in Aurora IL.
Oldest in our group was 93 until duck tape on the floor, took him down, then pills took his memory away 😰Dorothy says 👆👌✌️🤌❤️👀
I used to be the BEST skater when I was a teenager! I haven’t skated in over thirty years . I went to the park yesterday and I literally thought I was going to die. I was so embarrassed that I can’t skate like I used to I was crying. I guess I just need to “start over” in a way and just practice as much as I can . Getting old sucks and there’s also the fact that I’ve gained weight since I was a teenager and even in my twenties I was skating all throughout my teen years and twenties and now I feel like a toddler. I was VERY embarrased yesterday. 😢
53 and converted my basement into a rink. Every time someone reacts like I'm too old and that I might fall, it just encourages me to keep rolling.
Hey everybody. I'm 71 and back to skating after a 15 year hiatus. Form and muscle strength is returning. Starting to re-learn jumps. Thanks Deb for your inspiring videos. Dan from Tennessee now.
Wow...that is wonderful!
You are my hero and inspiration. I’m 59 and want to keep skating as long as possible.
I was raised on skates (rink was four doors down from us), but haven’t been on my wheels in over 15 years. My husband is trying to dissuade me from returning because he doesn’t want me to hurt myself. I’ll be 60 in October. I think he’ll just have to deal with my return to my wheels. 😮
I’m 68, bought skates and now…..I’m working on staying healthy and skating is helping me.
I’m a 38 year old husband and dad. I was soo embarrassed by what ppl would think of a grown man falling. Once I seen how sad my 7 year old daughter was because I was embarrassed to get out there with her, it struck a nerve in me! I’m currently working on my crossovers 😊
You can do!!!
Same started at 36 to learn skating due to wanting to learn with my 4 year old. I had so much fun learning. Then I sprained my left ankle when I fell. I am almost fully recovered and will be back soon for her birthday. I want to teach my daughter to be resilient.
I go to your videos for everything at 53 (almost 54). Every time I’m practicing essentials or cruising outdoors. I just breathe, relax and enjoy myself, taking the essentials and building on them. Seeing others encourages me, but I realize what my goals are, and how I can go about achieving them. Practice, practice! Thanks for this video and your support 😘
Thank you! I'm 54 and started skating last year. I always return to the question of whether I am fit enough to skate. I'm not athletic, I sit behind a desk all day, and I'm definitely out of shape. BUT I enjoy it so much that I don't care. It doesn't stop me from continuing to try and build up my stamina. Thank you for being so positive and supportive! You are always great to listen to.
I started back skating at 66. My husband was worried I’d hurt myself. Our compromise is I wear a helmet, wrist protection, elbow and knee protection and padded shorts for my butt and hips. I look like a dork. Do I care? No. I’m having fun, getting my skills back and loving every minute. Also get good skates and wheels! It had been at least 40 years since I skated regularly. Maybe longer. I am watching these videos to remember AND to learn. Thank you for these videos! ❤
Hi Cee, You're doing just what I've been telling folks past - 35yrs old - to do since 1970. Great for you and I hope that others will follow your Lead.
I learned to roller skate when I was in my mid teens back in the early 80’s. The last time I went skating was in the late 90’s-And YES! I stunned my Nephews when I rolled laps around them with speed and style. I’m ready to start roller skating again. Thank you for inspiring me. Have fun & be safe😊
I am Day 3 after a knee replacement (both hips and my right knee are all titanium already). Once I am healed, I look forward to using my 2 yr old skates that I wasn't able to use until this knee got fixed. I am so excited! I am turning 55 in February and will NOT be the oldest person I know who skates. Thanks for this video...it is really important!
I'm glad you did this video. So much about picking up skating again or just starting is about knowing yourself and taking your time to learn. Thankfully, I was naturally athletic and with a dance background I have a good sense of how much to push myself. Short story is I started rollerskating the last week of June 2022 and I was 63. I had a healthy amount of fear but skating inside my house and used hiking poles for balance in the beginning. I went from two hiking poles to one and then to none. Once my muscles started waking up and developing it started coming back to me but I was surprised that it took me some time to skate again. Maybe that is the difference in being 63/64 and in being 20. It took me three weeks before I had the nerve to go to the rink. I quickly upgraded my skates and it made a huge difference. I started skating outside on tennis courts and then on to outside on trails. I have severe arthritis in my left ankle from a triple fracture from ice skating. I was 20 when that happened and regret it but it doesn't stop me from skating. It hurts less to skate than it does to hike due to how low impact roller skating is on the joints. I have made so many new friends! Just because of skating! A few people, usually strangers, comment that I might hurt myself. Most of my friends, colleagues and acquaintances are having a blast watching me enjoy life and enjoy skating. I can practice footwork and learn new moves in my house. I use common sense when on the trail. I doubt I will ever stop skating. Skating is pure joy. It has changed my life!
it's definitely not like riding a bicycle! It doesn't come back right away. Back in the day my boyfriend and I traveled all over, skating and competing; but group shuffles are the best. Back into it now and regret quitting for sure. Have a great time!
What's your rink?
I listened to you Deb, and had a break from skating. Only about 6 months. Work, time and a bit of a self meltdown. A lack of confidence crept in. My two skate buddies both stopped aswell. One moved out of the region, the other had a leg injury. Our rink changed management and is also not that great. Again, you deliver the talk I needed to hear. I never care what people think. Never have. Been a skater since I was 6. 50 now. Big break for 20 years. Yeah you do things a bit differently, but I went back to it like a duck to water after full on back surgery. Pain kept me off skates all those years. It is the self talk that needed to stop which was making me worse with a strange skate anxiety that came out of nowhere. Skating is the best rush. And definitely fills me with a euphoric high the minute I tie my skates on and take a roll. Hope I have a few decades left in me! Thanks for voicing what I need to hear. I just love you!
Hey, I've seen an elderly couple killing it in the skating rink. They had on cute vintage clothes, and they were the fastest skaters there, doing spins, and jumps, and dancing. It was awesome! It really is a mentality that you have to overcome. At any point in life, you are capable of making change and accomplishing amazing things for yourself.
This is exactly what the world needs to hear Deb! I love your passion and it inspires so many in their skating journeys! This applies to any skill you want to learn.
My wife and I (47 and 48) enjoy your videos so much! We both skated as kids and have been going back to the rink together recently. We're kind of obsessed now. Your instruction makes it so we can't WAIT til we go skating again.
Thank you for what you do!
Much needed pep talk. You're so right I see all these amazing women older than me sometimes (I'm 42) doing some amazing tricks on social media and I can barely skate forward so I feel discouraged. And I'm so so afraid of getting injured so it's like why bother. But if I give myself the chance to do this at my own pace maybe I can really enjoy it. Thank you Dirty
Started 5/2022 turned 60 7/2022. I make small progressions every time I go to the rink which is progression even though small. Benefits many levels of my being. Go roll! Thanks for the videos ❤
Great question here - is it really about your age?
Hi my name is Annette I saw your comment and just had to tell you I’m 61 I take my grandkids skating and I sit there wishing I could join them and then I came across your comment I’m afraid of trying thinking I’m to old but maybe I’ll try
Do it! Even if it’s hard at first , it will get easier as you practice. It’s the best feeling!!!
I learned how to skate when I was young, I’m 64 years old and I loved to skate when I was younger, but being 64 now and a few leg injuries I’m kinda scared to go to a rink and try to skate again, but listening to you has got me thinking about skating again 😊
I went for 40 years without skates on. I can't do the things I did at 12 so I don't try. It's just like sex. Once you learn how, you won't ever forget. You may fall down easy at first, just get up and go again. Thank you Debbie for all that you do. You've helped alot of people.
I'm 62 and just tried out the new rink in town last week. Haven't skated since the 70's, and even then, not very well. You totally validated everything I was hoping for, and that I felt when I finally tried! I DID get pads for knees and elbows. But kept my center of gravity low, and focused on the techniques I'm aware of. It was so much FUN! I remembered that I wasn't afraid of falling in the past because I am good at falling in a way that doesnt hurt me. Plus I had pads. But I DIDN'T FALL! I focused on my center of gravity, and skating smoothly, and even felt like I became more stable and confident. I'm excited to watch and learn from more of your videos! Thanks for being here!
Started last March, got skates for my 63rd birthday! Having the best times, ever!!! Xoxo ❤️
Hi Dirty Debbie! Thank you for inspiring me to roller skate! I turned 55 in October 23rd. I've been on keto for the past 10 months lost lots of weight and have lots of energy now. I always loved to watch roller skaters but always to scared to try them myself but now recently for my first time I went roller skating up at the high school tennis court of course with all your help on what to do and not to do. Thank you for coaching and leading me into the right direction!!! ✌️♥️
I started in 76' (age 12) and still gliding at least two sessions a week. Thanks for verbalizing what it's all about DDH!
not you gliding effortlessly, you look so graceful! I'm 24 and about to take my first class on Saturday, thank you for this video!
Luv your skating videos! You are always so encouraging! Planning on getting back into skating, after decades of a recess!
47, skated when I was in middle school just started back up again. The best part of being old and skating is being able to afford your own skates!
Bingo!
Omg Debbie thank you for helping me get my motivation back!!!! Be happy for making others happy 😘
I started skating again at 36. I love it. It's great exercise and fun.
Thank you for your encouragement. I have just gotten back into skating and was absolutely terrified after not skating for many years but it has been wonderful and looking forward to learning more than I knew before. Love your videos!
Aww I love this. 💖 I’m 31 and want to learn to skate. I was on rollerblades as a kid but couldn’t get the hang of quads.
Lots of Seniors skating here in Florida, even into their 90's! I skate 3x a week and always glad to help beginners or those who used to skate 30-40 years ago.
Good topic! Stick to the level of your ability and you will do fine skating at any age.
New to derby in my late 30s - I spent 15 years running regularly, but long Covid and the severe asthma it triggered have put a stop to that. I can skate, slowly improving, but my "game brain" is better than my skating ability and what my nerves and emotions will let me have!
Love this!! So true. I'm 37 and started inline skating last summer. I never ever saw ppl skate here, and skating is often seen as 'just for kids' here. So i was afraid to go out. What will ppl say, oh nooo. But then i saw my neighbor picking up skating too after 20y,like me. And he also had a friend that skated, so now we go skating downtown once or twice a week, we even drive to different towns and trails. And we often get positive comments and ppl smiling 😁. We're 37,45 and 50y old. Now i want to try quads, but i've never ever seen those. on the streets (and we don't have rinks here in our country, i think, only ice skating) so i'm again, afraid ppl will laugh at a grown up man on quads. Cause in America it's very common i asume, but here....and I can't go on trails with me on quads and my friends on superfast inlines though 😂. But i'll just cruise down the street or on a parkinglot for now. I really want it. I feel ready and i should not care about what ppl think 💪 so i ordered some and they're arriving in 3 days 😍
I.... am 22 and I think my biggest worry that has stopped me from skating is fear of getting hurt. I have never felt so scared of getting hurt, but strap some wheels to my feet and I have that fear. I didn't used to. When I was 10 and started in-line skating, I had no fear of getting hurt. But now I do and I worry about my knees and wrists. So I got kneepads and wristguard and I have been surveying possible skating locations that aren't busy sidewalks. Weather permitting, I want to take my new roller-skates out with the outdoor wheels and try to push away my fear of getting hurt and turn it into determination to do something cool
I'm 54. Not skated in 40 plus years but your videos have inspired me to buy some ❤️😘
I skated when I was a kid, but fell fast out of practice over the years. I'm now 50, and I want to come back to skating, but not sure if I should. 😌 I miss skating so much, but I feel young at heart and want to pick up skating again. Also, I want to skate as a way of exercise (I did so back then). 🙂
I bought my first pair of rollerskates for my 50th birthday during the pandemic. I taught my self how to skate forward and stop in my living room while under quarantine. Almost 2 years now and my goal is to master rollerskating backwards.
I'm 55 and still skate. You make it seem seamless. I'm more careful and a little afraid to fall. I still get out there just go forward and on smooth surface. As kid could do backward and do tricks. Just have to build confidence
I just turned 58 and took it up again last May. Having a blast! 🛼❤️
This is so informative. I'm 53 and haven't skated in over 20 years and I'm a little a nervous but really would love to do it again.
Debbie I needed to hear this. Thank you for the encouragement! ❤your the best!
Thank you!! My mom was a skating teacher and I grew up watching her and doing it by her side. She migrated to the U.S and starting working hard and didn't make time or knew where to go... I'll be 39 this month and I was afraid to be too old. Thank you for your encouragement, I will be in South Beach early to get back on track.🛼✨🚀 ❤
I was a killer Roller Skater between 17 and 21 years old... I rarely skated after that !! Now I'm 60 and going back to Roller Skating... It is tough when your older, your brain thinks it's 17 still but my body is a bit behind LOL... Just go and do it !!! Love the channel Dirty .... all the way "Down Under" in Australia
Awwww welcome back to skating my friend!
Wow ! that was a great up lift, I'm 75 and just decided go back and try again was hard but the muscle memory still there let than zoom by me and just concentrate and remember the slow moves and keep balance and let the good times roll😊
The fact she just moves backwards so gracefully the whole video is just as entertaining as her message is strong. ❤ Trying skating again in my 30s and finding all your videos helpful.
I'm 40. Love from Pakistan. I stated at 15 but never learnt perfectly because hadn't any area or roads around here to skate. Now I decided to start again. Now roads are little wide and smooth here.
For me ! I have to always make time.
Committed to FINALLY learn and be comfortable on skates and I’m 54 😊thanks for these awesome videos!!!!
Yeah!!!!!!!!!!! I'm 56 now :)
I’m going to skate until I die
Me too!
I'm 65 years and started skating since one month ago. Really I love skating
You are a magic angel! I believe SOMEDAY I'll skate thanks to you!
thanks. there was a time that I went skating a couple times a week. Then as a mom, I only got out there seasonally. Until 5 years ago when I fell and severely injured myself (somehow dislocated knees as a teenager didn't scare me but damaging ribs in my 40's did). Since then, there's some fear that I can break myself and I get off the rink now when there's alot of teens out there doing crazy things, like dribbling and tossing a basketball during all skate. I'm thinking that perhaps I should return to the rink during adults only skate sessions.
My basic fear is that at almost 59, I'm afraid of falling and breaking something. My knee are bad. I've had dislocating kneecaps since I was 11, and I have to be super careful when turning when skating. I had a bad fall at 20 years old and I remember those lessons from years ago. I would still like to try someday. I was always a decent skaters. I got that from my mother.
I love your videos. I do have a question that only you could answer. I used to compete as a figure skater on ice. I rollerblade very well, minus the tricks etc and I am now back on quads. So what is the best advice you can give me to use my figure skating skills on quads? I find myself scared to really skate on quads despite being so skilled. I am now 50. I'm not as brave as I used to be. I never stopped skating though. 😊💪🏼🙏🏼
I used to roller skate as a kid and up to my early 20's but I started doing it less and less until I stopped for good, I'm almost 55 and I remember how stinking fun it was I wish I could do it again but I honestly feel too old to start all over again... I enjoy watching videos like this and realize a lot of ppl love roller skating 😊
I'm 45, and took lessons when I was a child, but then started having seizures, and my dreams to roller skate were dashed. As I haven't had a seizure since brain surgery, I want to skate again. My skates are in the mail, because I remember being young and seeing older skaters at the rink. This video though, reinforced my motivation to start again. I'm not interested in stunts or catching air, I just want to skate smooth and fluid, and maybe work up to some footwork, I remember when I was a kid it felt like the closest a person could get to flying. (I was a fast skater when I was a kid) I'm more interested in what some have called 'Mindful skating'. I subscribed!
I, too, have seizures. Meds control the situation but understand that I understand. Keep rolling forward, my skater friend.
@Dirtydeborahharry yeah, the meds kept me from seizing non stop, but I still convulsed every hour 24/7. Glad that torment is over. My skates came though, and I'm so happy, despite feeling like I'm starting all over again. LOL!
@Dirtydeborahharry and your a very good teacher btw. 👏 If I ever get down to SoCal, I'll look you up, and go skating at your rink. 😀
Just started my skating journey about 6 months ago and I'm 33. I was skeptical at first but after reading these comments I'm so inspired !!! #rockout
P.s. WOA YOU LOOK AMAZING at 55!!!!!!
I'm almost 54 and just bought new skates. I was good back in the day, but I'm back to being a newbie. I am debating returning them...the right foot skate hurts, but the left one feels great.
51 here and started skating two years ago when my boyfriend gave me skates for Mothers Day 😊❤️
I love this lady!
44 and just started quad skating. Best decision I ever made!
Skating Is freedom to me and I love it.I wish more people would know The feelings you get when you skate
I often find people that make Fun of me for queening out
I just wave and smile and I Show them my smooth and
Sexy moves Jaws drop !!! Love you Dirty
I'm 60 and I skate once a week and having a blast.
Inspiring as always Dirty! Love all your videos. I wonder if you could create a session with more drills and prep or warm-ups to get one to the next level--intermediate if possible and a word or two on how to protect the knees in skating. I love your pointers to head, shoulders, hips, but some tips on knees in skating would be amazing too.
Started skating at 27, all kids in class.. So I thought, am I too old?? Thank you for reminding me that I am not
Hey Debbi I’m just started roller skating and I wish you was Florida cause I would love to learn from you. You are amazing
Yah, at 60 I don’t want to do jumps or anything. I just want to skate around my neighborhood and around Hollywood and at the beach and stuff.
I love skating and love dancing. I cant wait to combine the two. What are the best skates to buy for skate/dancing.
Well said, Dirty. You're giving me and others so much confidence!
I'm 60 I skate...
Just made 59 im born again skater 3 years now this month
I’m 56 and dying to skate again but I’m afraid to fall and break something. Wish there was a cart or something to hold on to until I’m use to it again
So thats why the woods always good?
Wow- I just got a wake up call- been stalling but I don’t know what skates… I have fear of falling… I want to try!
Thank you so much, I love this video!
I am jealous...
Love ya!
Thank you for the robust of motivation, your cornsilk is getting longer
Ty 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
What a great video!!!! Thank you!
Omg you’re 55! You look so good!!
I'm 41, haven't skated in probably 30 years, I use to be pretty good, how hard is it to pick back up??
You're never to old for your dreams
Ok...Dirty! I'm working on a new skill that is a throwback to the Golden Age of Roller Skating...classic couple rhythm skating. Can you do a video on couple rhythm skating? You'll need a partner...LOL I've got a partner who, while much younger, learned to skate like old school skaters and is good. My speed is a little faster than hers, so we are working on it. But some coaching would help.
It's been 1.5 years since I received my first pair of skates during pando. Now I'm 46, and I'm flying and having to still slow it down and rethink how my wheels work... I'm still trying to get my wheels to spin with ease on one foot. Even on phenolics, I'm having a difficult time. Because I still keep thinking this is going to be easy. I could do this on ice. It's still not working for me. HELP!!! Can we get a video on one foot spins? Please!
I herd it was good exercise
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I'm 25 and just starting over .. ok , 37.
Ok, 53,hollah. Haven't skated in probably 30 years
I've been skating since 1965.
You want to try something old? ; ^ )...
I was wondering if i am too old and to fat (actually I gained a lot of weight due to medication and I have a lack of balance) to learn roller skate. I'm 58 yo. I learned to skate when I was a kid. And later roller blades when I was 30 yo. I had to quit because of health problems 20 years ago. I feel better now but I still have a lack of balance
55years young and when I restarted a few months ago I realized yoga and light stretches help with the balance and being mindful of the muscles you have to use.
Happy skating...don't forget your safety gear. 😊💕
@@justcrafton Thanks
I’m watching this at 18 🧍🏾♀️
What are the best indoor and outdoor roller skates?
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I would like your advice on some skates I want to purchase
Can I just say you look awesome for 55!
Started skating at 58 and I hope to keep rolling right into the grave. 😅
hey Debbra , am from Jamaica and am thinking of opening up a Rink were can i get some uesd skates
How do you get your hair color, sorry if it's out of line?
We are a year apart Deb! I broke wrist last summer skating 😅. Gotta get back! I am a rink rat but fell outdoor skating. Searching for new skates I just can’t stop not even a broken wrist can stop me or broken ankle surgery! Rink rats forever!!😂❤🎉 gotta keep up with the 80 something skaters! 😅
I'm 57 years old and can still do a double flip on roller skates!! You're never too old it's all about taking care of yourself... I've had double hip replacement surgery from years of skating, but can still roller skate thanks to my surgeons.
Can hip damage be avoided? Newbie here!
The double flip🖕🖕 or you actually talking somersaults lol
I’m 66 years old. I used to skate many, many years ago. I did artistic dance earning the silver medal, school figures and some freestyle. I was working on landing double jumps when I decided to focus on dance. Of course I did school figures too. This was fifty years ago. I’m desperate to want to skate again. I have knee issues, I get gel shots. I have weak ankles and I do physical therapy exercises to strengthen ankles. I am actively working on weight loss and work with a nutritionist to this goal. Can I return to skate? Thank you!🛼🛼