For Tony Hawk, it’s all abouthydrationand moderation.
Hawk can run circles around people half his ageor, more to the point, skate circles around them.
Staying hydrated is the most essential thing for human health writ large, and is especially important while exercising.
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“I drink plenty of water throughout the day,” Hawk tellsEat This, Not That!
“I would get very dehydrated and then end up drinking a ton of water afterwards.
Now, I’ve learned to do it as I go.”
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He mostly sticks with healthy, nutritious foods, and tends to stick to the same routine diet.
“Every day, I am usually eating oatmeal for breakfast,” says Hawk.
So, what does Hawk like to nosh on between meals and grinding on the next half-pipe?
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“That’s my go-to, in-between snack; sometimes that’s just my lunch.”
“I take Qunol CoQ10 because I takea statin for cholesterol,” says Hawk.
“Because that statin depletes my levels, I take that [CoQ10] to even it out.
So that helped to keep the swelling down while I was in recovery,” he continues.
“I think the Qunol turmeric gummies could be helpful at any age, especially for joints.
Even when you’re young, your joints can hurt.
I know from experience,” adds Hawk.
To Hawk, heart health is a matter that hits quite close to home.
“He had two heart attacks by the time he was my age.
I [wanted] to be able to change that narrative, because he didn’t.
He didn’t do anything about itand so I had that example tonotgo by.”
“I think that I thought I was somewhat invincible when I was a kid.
