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Cross-Training at Home: Tips for Effective Home Workouts

RDA Team — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 19:19:45 +0000

Pump Up Your Jam is just around the corner, and it’s time to get ready! Cross-training is a fantastic way to enhance your roller derby performance and prevent injuries. Even if you don’t have access to a gym, you can still achieve great results with effective home workouts. Here are some tips to help you maximize […]

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Core Challenge FAQ

RDA Team — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 04:37:44 +0000

Frequently Asked Questions… Q. What’s the Challenge? What will we be doing? A. Core work is essential for everyone across the board, as a strong core is the foundation of a resilient kinetic chain. Walking, picking things up, and especially SKATING! would be impossible without it. Core strength is important for your balance, stability, body strength […]

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Sleigh Those Habits

RDA Team — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 21:17:27 +0000

It’s so easy to get overwhelmed with the one million “healthy habits” we all feel pressured to add into our schedules. Every year, especially in January, we are bombarded with commercials and ads and social media posts urging us to work out more, buy into diet culture, do this, do that, blah blah blah. How […]

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Protected: Setting Goals for Your Fitness Journey

RDA Team — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:20:57 +0000

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How to Achieve Post-Workout Success

RDA Team — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 16:15:29 +0000

So, you’ve completed your workout. You’re probably at least a little sweaty, breathing hard, your heart is racing, and you are READY for that post-workout calm time. We don’t mean to burst your bubble or anything, but there’s still a liiiittle bit more work you have to do to ensure your body is […]

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Balanced Exercises Are Better Exercises

RDA Team — Sat, 27 Nov 2021 12:12:00 +0000

Let’s be honest: hearing the words “cardio AND strength training” make us want to run for the hills, and not just for the exercise. But, when looking at the combined health benefits to both kinds of training, we figure it’s at least worth a try. Benefits of Doing Cardio: Lower risk for serious health […]

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RDA All-Star: Diana

RDA Team — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 17:05:13 +0000

We have loads of dedicated athletes training with Roller Derby Athletics all the time. But every now and again, someone comes along and knocks our skates off with their dedication and determination. And we can’t help sharing our #rdaallstars success with the world! Introducing: Diana, proud member of the Los Angeles Derby Dolls! Coach Maloik […]

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It’s Your Last Chance to Join The Pump Up Your Jam Boot Camp!

RDA Team — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 15:17:00 +0000

Self-love comes in many forms, and taking a step towards getting in shape off skates, to better your time on skates, is like writing a love note to your body. Well, we have good news for you – by joining our Pump Up Your Jam boot camp, you’ll be doing JUST that! So make the […]

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Let’s pump, pump, pump it up!

RDA Team — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 21:46:03 +0000

Regardless of whatever type of skating you enjoy: jam, long-distance, street, etc., there are a lot of obstacles and factors that require you to be comfortable on your feet and in control of how you move. General practice and extra exercising outside of skating can help maintain muscular control, balance, rhythm, and endurance. After […]

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Cross Training and Skating Go Together Like PB&J

RDA Team — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 02:28:01 +0000

Practice makes perfect, and, as they say, “you have to learn to crawl before you can walk.” That idea applies to cross-training, or practical exercises, for sports and other physical activities. Roller skating (and roller derby specifically) requires mastering precise footwork, agility, and general muscular coordination. However, these things are difficult enough at a standstill […]

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RDA All-Star: Kristin

RDA Team — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 20:37:33 +0000

We have loads of dedicated athletes training with Roller Derby Athletics all the time. But every now and again, someone comes along and knocks our skates off with their dedication and determination. And we can’t help sharing our #rdaallstars success with the world! Introducing: Kristin, proud member of St. Pauli Roller Derby! Coach BadBrand nominated […]

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Moving Up The Ladder: Agility Training Is For You!

RDA Team — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:56:00 +0000

Agility training is not just for athletes or extreme competition, like one may assume. While agility movements conjure up ideas of speed and endurance, these exercises also go hand in hand with stability and coordination. Together, emphasis on these elements becomes practical to general mobility. Just walking, or even briskly jogging, can require the need […]

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