Inline hockey skates show up in skating classes, on trails and in rinks everywhere but not always for roller hockey game use. Hockey skates are great for intermediate to advanced inline skaters who do not have a specific inline sport in mind, but skate well enough to live without a heel brake. They are usually easy to find new or used and are affordably priced.

Inline hockey players need a combination of support, comfort, speed, maneuverability and durability in their equipment that works for most inline basic skills training and recreational needs, too. They even have a short enough frame and wheelbase to execute many of the inline figure skating edge and turn techniques. If you are a beginner or signing up for lessons, check with your instructor first, because hockey skates do not have a heel brake or toe stop. But a good skater could have a little indoor or outdoor fun without a puck or stick with inline hockey skates.

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Is this your season to try a Mobile Yoga Workout ?

Mobile Yoga combines inline skating with basic yoga principals to provide a pleasant skating workout. The Mobile Yoga Workout was founded and designed by Kris Fondran, a certified yoga and inline skate instructor, to combine the serenity of yoga with the cardiovascular and muscular benefits of inline skating disciplines into one workout.

Visit Kris at the Mobile Yoga Workout site to give Mobile Yoga a try. Online instructions and a PDF with instructions are free.

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The last World Games were held in Kaohsiung, TPE, in July of 2009. At that time, International World Games Association (IWGA) President Ron Froehlich announced the Executive Committee's final decision to grant the hosting rights to Cali, Columbia in 2013.

Cali will be the stage for the multi-sport games along with two other cities in the Cauca Valley from 25 July to 4 August 2013. The Opening Ceremony will be held on 25 July, which is also the day the City of Cali will have its' centennial celebration. The organizers are preparing to promote the full breadth of IWGA sports to the world, and to bring about significant change to the nation, region and cities.

The slogan for The World Games 2013 is Fair Play to the Planet. The COC is committed to paying special attention to environmental friendliness in all its actions. The city of Cali, also known as "Heaven's Branch Office," and frequently labeled the "Sporting Capital of the Americas," will provide and excellent competitive environment during the World Games 2013.

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If you are dating or courting another skater, Valentine shopping may not be as simple as buying a pound of chocolates. Most skaters already have the required gear, but electronic accessories are useful gifts for almost any special occasion... and some are very cute. too.

Consider affordable and free Android and iPhone cell phones apps, since they do almost everything a skater could want. And for those who just like gadgets to wear, the Garmin Forerunner Training Systems let you compete against your own inline skating workouts by comparing your current pace to past skating performances over the same distance.

Garmin Forerunner GPS Training System

Other Electronic Valentine Gifts for Your Favorite Roller Sports Athlete:

• GoPro Digital Sports Wrist Camera
• Sony S2 Sports Armband Walkman
• Garmin Foretrex GPS System
• 20/20 Helmet Camera

There are also many skating lights and accessories that will safely light up a night skater's heart.