Paul Downton

I'm very proud to have joined the RollerFitness programme as the first male instructor in Scotland. As co-founder of m8snsk8s, an adult and child skating community here in Dundee, I'm passionate about sharing the physical and mental health benefits skating can offer anyone, at any age.

I'm in my early 50s, so I'm living proof you can skate at any stage of life. I don't come from a traditional fitness background, but this programme has let me combine my love of speed, music, and rhythm into something that brings endless laughter and real community connection.

Being part of RollerFitness has also helped me build networks with the wider skating community at local, national, and international levels. There's so much to learn in this world — the skating community is a real education, and I love that we never stop learning together. Keep on rolling!