Fitness and Safety on a 3 Wheel Kick Scooter

If fitness is the goal, then a 3 wheel kick scooter might be the answer you are looking for. Whether you are looking for fun for your children or for yourself, there are a number of sizes and styles with several options for the motions that they make. Before you make a final decision, you should consider your height, weight, age and current fitness level. Remember, an uncoordinated person who is trying something beyond their capabilities can be in serious danger or injuring themselves.

Your height will have some influence on the scooter you end up with. The handlebars should be at the proper height so that you do not have to strain to reach them or bend over to do so. You should be able to comfortably reach them so that you can maintain proper control over the scooter. For some models, you brake by using grips on the handlebar, which makes it even more important to be able to reach them.

The way that you propel the kick scooter may also be important to consider. The most typical type of these uses a kicking motion to the back to get the scooter off and going, but there are those that allow you to push off from the side. Another option is the type that uses a scissor motion with your feet on two pedal-like boards.  These are a great fitness option for most adults and teens.

Despite the fact that they are not electrical or mechanical in any way, there is still a potential for injury. It is important to make sure that you only ride where you are going to be away from traffic and other scooter riders. You should also consider a helmet and other safety gear before you start off. And, in addition to these precautions, you should also be careful not to exceed your current abilities. Practice makes perfect, even on a scooter.

With so many children tipping the scales, it is important to find a way to get them up and off the couch and out the door. If you can’t interest them in a quick game of tag or baseball, you might be able to get them outside to play on a scooter that is painted with their favorite character or at least in their favorite color. You can sweeten the deal with things like a really cool helmet or the promise that you are going to ride on yours as well, making it a family adventure. It might be the greatest thing in the world to be able to say that you are all heading out on your 3 wheel kick scooters.