Why should you skateboard?

Maybe you?re a skateboarder who thinks your friend should learn to skateboard, maybe you?re a parent who wants to encourage your child to try out a sport and skateboarding is one option, or maybe you?re just trying to convince yourself that skateboarding would be worth your time. Well, whatever the case is ? here are a list of reasons listing out why skateboarding is worth a shot but also worth the pain and time invested.

1. Its something new to try
This may seem too simple a reason but a lot of times people want to try something new and interesting. They want to find something that can challenge their ability or skills. If that describes you or anybody you can think of, then skateboarding is the perfect choice. It is a unique sport (And no, surfing doesn?t cont because you can only surf on ocean waves.) that many people have yet to try though it has gained plenty of popularity in recent years. Not only will it provide you with a challenge to learn something new, it will ensure your brain stays active (as anything new will). Plus, when it comes to skateboarding ? there is always something new to try, be it a different ramp, trick or skill.

2. Helps you stay fit
Yes, it seems contrary when you think of all the ways a person can get hurt when learning to skateboard or trying to do a trick when they are more advanced. But despite the scraps you will probably get from falls and tumbles, skateboarding does provide a person a unique way to becoming more fit. First of all, the main part of skateboarding is achieving balance at all times so your core will gain strength. It is also an excellent workout for your legs. Also, it is not hard to work up a sweat when skateboarding as it is a very aerobic ?exercise?. In most cases, if a person is a constant and avid skateboarder they will be very tough and lean.

3. It teaches perseverance and inspires confidence
You may think ?Your joking!? but it really isn?t a joke. Trying to learn new skills and tricks, or even creating new tricks, for skateboarders takes a lot of time and patience. Some days, a skateboarder can do a trick with ease yet the next day they just can?t land it. It takes perseverance and patience to see it through until they have truly mastered it. Yet, once they have mastered it, it isn?t just a matter of achieving bragging rights at to their friends (although that is a big plus too!), it inspires confidence in their abilities and strength to achieve something not every other person is able to by just continuously working at it. It teaches a powerful lesson to people which is ?If you believe in yourself and work at it, you can achieve anything you set out to do?.

4. It?s a great way to make new buddies
This is really a no brainer. When you set out to learn something new, especially skateboarding, you will very likely meet a number of new individuals who share your interest. Regardless of your age, once you learn to skateboard you will likely meet other people when you are out at the store buying new parts or at the skatepark where you skateboard. Not to mention, you?ll probably seem more interesting to people who might not skateboard! Talk about opening doors, huh?

5. It is just good old fashion fun!
While all the above reasons are plenty for any person to go out and learn to skateboard, all it comes down to in the end is that skateboarding is downright fun! It isn?t fun like reading a book or watching a new TV series, but an adrenaline pumping straight down to your toes sort of fun. This applies each time you learn a new trick, every time you try to nail that ramp the way you imagined, every time you turn the corner. To sum it all up ? Skateboarding rocks!

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