How often should I practice skateboarding?

How often should I practice skateboarding?

Tony Alva (Pro Skateboarder) gives expert video advice on: How do I start skateboarding?; How often should I practice skateboarding?; What are some skateboard tricks for beginners? and more...

If you want to be a pro skater you've pretty much got to skate every day. Everyday, as much as you can physically handle, and especially if you're training, if you want to be physically in peak condition, you've got to train, you've got to do it pretty much every day. I'd say it's all right to take a few days off and do therapeutic stuff, where you're actually not on the board skating, but pretty much every day has to be devoted to being a personal athlete.