Physically, skateboarding is considered to be a moderate aerobic activity, but it can of course get very intense (vert or serious freestyle), or easy (cruising, downhill). read more
for skateboarding specifically, there often is a social factor, which contibutes to psychological wellbeing and resilience (providing your friends are not dangerous to your physical or mental health) even without social factor, you're enjoying what you really like (hopefuly :) and you improve your sense of competency. read more
Skateboarding can help you take your mind off things. Alternatively, it can also help you think clearly about things. Skateboarding seems to bring things into perspective and allows you to feel as though you’re more in control of other aspects of your life. read more
Besides the obvious physical benefits of skateboarding, there are mental benefits as well. The complex movements involved in skateboarding illustrate important physical concepts to a skateboarder. Believe it or not, in skateboarding there are important rules that need to be learned and followed. read more