Skating

Two periods are allotted for Skating per week for all classes in NCCS.

A fun way to increase muscular strength and cardio respiratory endurance (burn anywhere from 330 to 600 calories per hour)
Great for improving strength, balance, agility, coordination and flexibility
A fantastic source of aerobic exercise (low impact for joints)
A key to weight control (involves all major muscle groups)
Easy to learn
A great tension reliever and enthusiasm builder.
Equivalent to jogging in terms of health benefits, caloric consumption, reduction of body fat and leg strength development.
50% less impact shock to joints compared to running according to a study conducted at the University Of Massachusetts.