NPR's Kia Miakka Natisse describes how and why roller skating allows skaters, young and old, to push their bodies to the limit. The joy and journey of learning to roller skate as an adult MARY LOUISE ...

Roller skating is a popular pastime and can be great exercise. It also helps children develop skills of balance and coordination. The first recorded use of skates took place more than 200 years ago in ...

I break down my top tips for new skaters in this playful, rap-inspired skatepark tutorial. From fitting in at the park and ...

Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more After decades of daydreaming and trepidation, I decided it was finally time to learn to ...

Roller skating was a hit in the ’80’s, and now it’s making a comeback. If you’re just starting out or haven’t skated in a while, don’t worry; that’s where Roller Skate Vibes come in. It’s a community ...

After a year spent largely indoors, adults are regaining a sense of balance on roller skates, bikes and skateboards. By Roxanne Fequiere First came the walks — and then, seemingly all at once, the ...

A spinning mirrored disco ball marks the entry to a new exhibit on roller skating at the Washington State History Museum in downtown Tacoma. The disco era is just one of the periods in skating history ...

Here at NPR, we are leaning into the joy where we can with a series called I'm Really Into. Well, today, Invisibilia co-host Kia Miakka Natisse brings us her story of picking up a new hobby during the ...