If you've seen a middle-aged person tearing it up at a skatepark, you might think they're going through a mid-life crisis. And you might be RIGHT.
New research recommends skateboarding for Gen Xers in their 40s and 50s who are struggling with depression . . . battling substance abuse . . . or just want to boost their mood. There are a few reasons for this . . .
Skateboarding can bring on "spiritual meaning" by providing self-expression, which is something that often takes a back seat for adults and parents.
And you don't have to be good at it. Skateboarding celebrates failure . . . like FALLING . . . as part of your growth. That may help adults loosen up and enjoy the ride, unlike other sports and forms of exercise.
Of course, those "falls" can be dangerous. Each year, there are around 50,000 emergency room visits and 1,500 hospitalizations in the U.S. from skateboarding-related injuries. And about one-third of those are first-time skaters.
So, if you're going to give it a go, don't do anything too crazy until you get comfortable. And wear safety gear, like helmets and knee pads.
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(And some Cran-Raspberry juice can't hurt . . .)
Hmmm.. Rod is in his 50’s on his One Wheel!
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Photo: Getty Images