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How to Inline Skate Correctly & Fix the #1 Mistake Beginners (& Intermediates) Make
from SkatefreshAsha on 22 Nov 2025

Join the Skatefresh “Zero to Hero” Online Course Community https://skatefresh.com/beginner-courses/ Or test out this training pack for FREE: https://skatefresh.com/freebie-beginner/ Want to skate smoothly and safely without that awkward, crazy feeling of it getting too fast?In this video, Asha Skatefresh breaks down the #1 mistake most beginner and even intermediate inline skaters make keeping their skates in the Pizza slice V-shape when theyre wanting to maintain their speed and NOT accelerate any longer.Youll learn exactly how your stride should evolve from the V-position (used for acceleration) into a straight ahead skates set down position (used for maintaining speed). This non V-ing stride naturally produces a longer, effortless glide and relaxed feeling, even at higher speeds.Asha shows you real students skating with the common “V-ing” shape so you can spot this in you own skate videos. She then shows you the same students with much less pronounced V-ing and better looking after AFTER they practiced some of these specific Stride Drills from the Skatefresh Method.Asha also shares a simple, effective drill (thats been going viral on Instagram Reels) which you can practice to fix this habit and create a confident, natural-looking stride. What youll learn:How to smoothly transition your stride from acceleration to cruisingWhy the V-ing habit for maintaining speed actually slows you down and increases the risk of higher speed falls.The one drill that fixes this issue fast (this is what went viral)How to make your stride smooth, powerful, and safe Perfect for:Advanced Beginner and intermediate inline skaters who want to look good, skate efficiently for fitness and distance and stay injury-free.Who is Asha Skatefresh?Founder of http://Skatefresh.com (since 2000)Skate Coach for BBC and Disneys Soy LunaTeaching inlines and quads for 25 yearsQuads figure skater who represented Great Britain internationallySkating for 42 yearsPowerslide Brand Ambassador (since 2011)356 Instructors Certified worldwide (with ICP Inline Certification Program)For lessons in the UK and Ashas Touring Trips schedule, visit www.Skatefresh.comFollow Asha and Skatefresh:Facebook: Skatefresh AshaInstagram: @skatefreshashaAsha wears:@Powerslidebrand Evos & @endlessblading frames 4x90T-shirts: Skatefresh RangeLeggings: @k.deerHelmet: @Thousand_helmetsVideo footage: @skaterstu_brightonskateFeaturing students from Perth Australia @perthoutdoorrollerblading8008

Im jumping for joy knowing Im going to Rio de Janeiro soon.
from SkatefreshAsha on 20 Nov 2025

How to Inline Skate: Before & After Student Stride Transformation Using Tested Drill Sequences
from SkatefreshAsha on 20 Nov 2025

Use these exact same Drills FREE. Pick Your Level (or use both) https://skatefresh.com/freebie-beginner/ OR https://skatefresh.com/freebie-intermediate/ This short student testimonial video shows Cristiano from Italy tentatively skating as a beginner but showing slow speed, straight knees and a short glide. But a few months later after training with Skatefresh’s Beginner and Intermediate ‘How to Skate for Fitness” course his skating TRANSFORMED into a confident Fitness Stride with a strong push, an easy, long glide and a relaxedness that most beginner skaters are dreaming of. And yes, it feels even better than it looks to skate like that. Feeling completely safe and secure, enjoying the speed, aware of multiple subtle things, relaxed focus….being in the zone. It’s what makes skating a great sport and an awesome workout both physically and mentally. Tell us in the comments below what you notice when you use these free drills. I’m eager to hear. Here’s EVERYTHING you receive inside the FREE Video Bundles taken straight from our online course series. Step-by-step instructions for every part of the journey. No more guesswork. Beginner: 2 Basic Stride Drills + 2 Lessons https://skatefresh.com/freebie-beginner/ Intermediate: 3 Fitness Stride Drills + 1 Lesson https://skatefresh.com/freebie-intermediate/ Advanced: 2 Double Push Drills + 1 Lesson https://skatefresh.com/freebie-advanced/ Who is Asha Skatefresh? Founder of Skatefresh.com (since 2000) Skate Coach for BBC and Disney’s “Soy Luna” Teaching inlines and quads for 25 years Quads figure skater who represented Great Britain internationally. Skating for 42 years Powerslide Brand Ambassador (since 2011) 356 Instructors Certified worldwide (with ICP Inline Certification Program) For lessons in the UK and Asha’s Touring Trips schedule, visit www.Skatefresh.com Follow Asha and Skatefresh on social media: Facebook: Skatefresh Asha Instagram: @skatefreshasha Asha wears @Powerslidebrand Evos & @endlessblading Asha wears Skate-inspired T-shirts from the Skatefresh range for men & women https://skatefreshtshirts.teemill.com Music: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videosArtist: Lunar YearsLicense code: GVSZVHS6GXHIACEV

Are You Missing the Best Downhill Stop? Most Inline Skaters Do This Wrong Especially Beginners.
from SkatefreshAsha on 15 Nov 2025

USE the Methodology that’s WORKED for 30k+ Students! Static Preparations & Basic Movement FREE LESSONS https://skatefresh.com/freebie-beginner/Struggling to stop on downhill slopes with your heel brake?The problem isnt the heel brake its how youre using it.This short tutorial exposes the #1 mistake beginners make when trying to brake downhill on inline skates or rollerblades and shows the correct downhill heel-brake technique that actually works.In this video:The biggest reason skaters think the heel brake doesnt workWhy it fails on slopes when used incorrectlyThe correct scissor position for downhill brakingThe exact placement of your heel brake relative to your back skateHow knee bend instantly improves power, grip, and controlShot on a downhill slope so you can clearly see the brake trenching and real stopping power.If youre a beginner, this is the easiest, safest, and most reliable stopping method and most people are simply taught it wrong.#inlineskating #rollerblading #heelbrakestop #heelbrake #beginnerinline #rollerbladingtips #downhillskating Who is Asha Skatefresh? Founder of Skatefresh.com (since 2000) Skate Coach for BBC and Disney’s “Soy Luna” Teaching inlines and quads for 25 years Quads figure skater who represented Great Britain internationally. Skating for 42 years Powerslide Brand Ambassador (since 2011) 356 Instructors Certified worldwide (with ICP Inline Certification Program)For lessons in the UK and Asha’s Touring Trips schedule, visit www.Skatefresh.com Follow Asha and Skatefresh on social media: Facebook: Skatefresh Asha Instagram: @skatefreshasha Asha wears @Powerslidebrand Evos & @endlessbladingAsha wears Skate-inspired T-shirts from the Skatefresh range for men & women https://skatefreshtshirts.teemill.com Helmet by @Thousand_helmets Video footage: @skaterstu_brightonskateMusic: http://Bensound.com/free-music-for-videosArtist: Benjamin TissotLicense code: PSDAAN0Z387CLHPP

Skating Stability Tutorial Stop Wobbly Ankles with These Pronation Fixes for Beginner Inline skaters
from SkatefreshAsha on 12 Nov 2025

Start your training with the Skatefresh Beginner Starter Video Pack. https://skatefresh.com/freebie-beginner/. 2 Basic Lessons + 2 Stride & Balance Drills FREE (worth $47)Are your ankles wobbling like youre skating in high heels?If youve tightened your skates and done ankle exercises but still feel unstable, this video is for you.In this video tutorial, I explain why wobbly ankles usually arent a strength problem theyre a balance and alignment issue called inside edge pronation.Youll learn how to recognise it, what causes it, and how to fix it through focused drills that build real skating stability. Whats Inside: The 3 main causes of pronation:Loose ankle strapsSkates are too wideNot enough correct knee bend 3 corrective drills to fix pronation and retrain your alignment:Ready Position Drill find your balance point and correct your edgesScissor Drill (both sides) develop edge awareness on back skateScooting Drill build strength and stability through the support legThese drills help your body feel the correct position and gradually remove pronation from your skating.Perfect for beginners or anyone struggling with wobbly ankles, shaky edges, or uneven weight balance.Key takeaway:Speed skaters have powerful legs because of the deep knee bend and correct alignment not because they isolate ankle muscles. Follow these drills to train the same fundamentals and watch your stability transform.Timestamps 00:00 Introduction. Student Question Wobbly Ankles0:55 What is pronation?01:28 Causes: Ankle straps01:50 Skates too Wide02:01 Insufficient knee bend02:15 Drill 1: Ready Positon02:52 – Drill 2: Scissors x204:15 – Drill 3: Scooting05:13 Summary05:30 – Recommended ResourcesWho is Asha Skatefresh?Founder of http://Skatefresh.com (since 2000)Skate Coach for BBC and Disney’s “Soy Luna”Teaching inlines and quads for 25 yearsQuads figure skater who represented Great Britain internationally.Skating for 42 yearsPowerslide Brand Ambassador (since 2011)356 Instructors Certified worldwide (with ICP Inline Certification Program)For lessons in the UK and Asha’s Touring Trips schedule, visit http://www.Skatefresh.comFollow Asha and Skatefresh on social media:Facebook: Skatefresh AshaInstagram: @skatefreshashaAsha wears @Powerslidebrand Evos & @endlessbladingAsha wears Skate-inspired T-shirts from the Skatefresh range for men & women https://skatefreshtshirts.teemill.comLeggings by @k.deer Helmet by @Thousand_helmetsVideo footage: @skaterstu_brightonskate