$15 for 90 minute Inline Skating Class at Urban Inline (worth $50)

Besides getting to places faster, rollerblades are also good for winning height competitions and slicing giant pizzas. Explore the myriad uses of this versatile wheeled shoe with today’s Groupon: for $15, you get a 90 minute Inline Skating class at Urban Inline (worth $50).

In the rollerblade-friendly terrain of the Big Splash Playground in East Coast Park, strap on a pair of Heelys for Grownups and surrender to the exhilaration of speed and adrenaline. Under the guidance of highly certified inline skating instructors, learn the basics such as getting up and down on your own, balancing, stroking, and using the brake effectively. Learning how to fall correctly (and gracefully) is also highly emphasized, in order to prevent both nasty gashes and bruised egos. Not only a great cardio workout and stress reliever, gliding around faster and taller than everyone else walking on boring ol’ feet improves both flexibility and confidence.

The varied terrain in the park guarantees a multi-faceted learning experience – bladerunners will master the art of tackling humps, whooshing down slopes and weaving through crowded pedestrian areas. Safety is always first at this family-friendly outfit, so protective gear and well-maintained rollerblades are provided. Classes are kept small to ensure each blader gets personalized attention specific to his particular skating skill.