Ice Skating Is Like a "Fountain of Youth"
Figure Skating Will Keep You Young and Fit
By Jo Ann Schneider Farris, About.com Guide
Ice Skating Will Keep You Young and Fit - Ice Skating Is Like a "Fountain of Youth"
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Spending time in an ice arena will keep you young and fit. Recreational ice skating burns more than 250 calories per hour. Some people also believe that spending time in a refrigerated ice rink delays the aging process.
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