A beginner should start by choosing the right skateboard, wearing protective gear, and finding a safe location to practice. Focus on learning basic skills such as pushing off, balancing, turning, and stopping before attempting tricks. Watching instructional videos or taking lessons can also be helpful.

Tony Hawk, the legendary skateboarder and entrepreneur from California, has amassed a staggering net worth of $140 million.

He also licensed a skateboarding video game series named after him, published by Activision that same year. Hawk retired from competing professionally in 2003 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential skateboarders of all time. San Diego, California, U.S.

Skateboarding is a physically demanding activity and can be an excellent and fun form of cardio. Depending on the intensity, an average skate session can burn up to 500 calories. While you're burning calories, you're also working coordination, balance, and even agility.