Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk, at 58, actively pursues a healthy lifestyle, engaging in skateboarding, surfing, and snowboarding. However, he admits that monitoring one aspect of his health presents a challenge.
"I do track my sleep, but… OK. To be honest, it’s just more torturous than helpful in some ways," Hawk told The Post, referring to his smart ring. While he finds the data useful for understanding daily fatigue, he also experiences a competitive dynamic with his wife, Catherine Goodman, over their sleep duration, sometimes comparing who got fewer hours. This playful rivalry is partly fueled by their energetic grandson, Robin Walker Cobain Hawk, who frequently stays with them.
Beyond sleep, Hawk's interest in health technology is primarily focused on injury and recovery. He considers himself fortunate to have access to advanced treatments.
Innovative Recovery
In March, Hawk sustained a significant injury, tearing all three major gluteal muscles while skateboarding. He opted against surgery, which typically involves a lengthy recovery period to reattach the muscles. "Usually the only way to recovery from that is to actually have your glute muscles sewn back together, which is a very long recovery," he explained.
Instead, he underwent a microfragmented adipose tissue (MFAT) transfer, a newer procedure where fat is taken from one part of the body and injected into the injured area to promote healing and regeneration. "I’m feeling pretty good about it," Hawk said. "I did the treatment three weeks ago and I was skating yesterday."
Proactive Health Regimen
To support his continued physical activities, Hawk is diligent about his joint and muscle health. His supplement regimen includes magnesium for cartilage protection, turmeric for inflammation, fish oil, and a multivitamin. For years, he has also taken Qunol's CoQ10, an antioxidant recommended by his doctor to support heart health, given his family history of high cholesterol and blood pressure. He also takes a low-dose aspirin for blood thinning. Hawk has partnered with Qunol for their "Move Like A Champion" campaign, advocating for incorporating enjoyable movement into daily life.
Hawk also shared his perspective on the current trend of "optimizing" appearance through methods like peptide use and testosterone injections. He advises individuals to "Embrace your uniqueness," recalling his own experience growing up as a skinny, awkward skateboarder when the activity was far from mainstream cool. He emphasized that perceived differences can become distinct advantages.