Long ago are the days that Papa’s brothers and another old school legendary skateboarders were abusing drugs, alcohol and overlooking their diet among many other facets of their careers as professional skateboarders. With the development of the sport and the introduction to the Olympic Games, professionalism has shifted towards being an athlete. This has been consistent across the board with other board sports including professional surfing and the legendary tales of late Andy Irons. The saying goes ‘SKATE OR DIE’, skateboarding has helped many professional skaters staying off drugs and alcohol, but the new age kids are taking it to the next level and treating their body as if they were any other Olympian.

With the rise of competition skateboarding around the world along with the unthinkably amazing tricks the skaters are throwing down, the need for athleticism and conditioning has never been so important to get an edge on the competition. These days, natural skill and pure talent will only get you so far. Professional skateboarders and getting an edge on the competition by embracing a broad health approach. 

With the rise of competition skateboarding, the tricks athletes are throwing down, the skill will only get you so far. Professional skateboarding and getting an edge on your competitor

With the rise of competition skateboarding, the tricks athletes are throwing down, the skill will only get you so far. Professional skateboarding and getting an edge on your competitor

With the rise of competition skateboarding, the tricks athletes are throwing down, the skill will only get you so far. Professional skateboarding and getting an edge on your competitor

With the rise of competition skateboarding, the tricks athletes are throwing down, the skill will only get you so far. Professional skateboarding and getting an edge on your competitor

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