Fit Hack #24| Summer 2025 | Skateboard Edition
Itโs officially Summer 2025, and yโall know what that meansโthereโs finally a reason to get outside, soak up that sunshine, and get active!
But this time, weโve found a new fitness hack thatโs got the fun factor, the burn factor, and the โwhy didnโt I think of this before?โ factor all rolled into one. And the best part? No gym required.
Introducing the Body Board Workout โ a.k.a. the skateboard workout you never saw coming!
Yep, that old skateboard tucked in the garage, the one your kid used twice before moving on to a gaming headset, just became your new best workout friend. Grab it, dust it off, and get ready to work that lower body into summer-time fine or runway-ready realness.
THE WORKOUT: 4 Skateboard Moves Thatโll Have You Gliding Into Greatness
Donโt let the wheels fool youโthis workout is as effective as it is fun. Itโs got balance, burn, and body control written all over it. And if you’re like me and my son Tjuan, you’ll be shocked you never tried this sooner.
1. Reverse Lunge Glide
- Start standing with one foot on the ground, the other on the skateboard.
- Slowly lunge back as the skateboard leg glides behind you.
- Keep control and come back to the start.
- Add dumbbells if youโre feelinโ spicy.
2. Abdominal Seesaw Planks
- Get into plank position with your feet on the skateboard and hands on the ground or dumbbells.
- Alternate rocking the skateboard back and forth.
- Now flip into reverse plank position, legs straight, feet still on the board. Repeat the motion.
- Core? Engaged. Shoulders? On fire. Confidence? Sky-high.
3. Wall Sit Gliders
- Place the skateboard against the wall vertically.
- Rest your back flat against it and slide into a seated squat hold.
- Add dumbbells to make it a Wall Sit Plus Ultra.
- Perfect for posture, quad burn, and Instagram flexes.
4. Side Squat Glides
- Stand with your front leg planted, back foot sideways on the skateboard.
- Squat with your front leg while the back foot glides laterally.
- Push back to start and repeat.
- Your glutes and hamstrings are gonna say, โThank you, Queen Princess!โ
UNCONVENTIONAL IS THE NEW ICONIC โ CELEBS DO IT TOO
I know what youโre thinking:
โA skateboard? Me??โ
But listenโunique movements are exactly what sets the stars apart.
From NFL players doing underwater treadmills, to A-list actors dancing on balance beamsโawkward is effective. Why? Because the body gets bored! Just like a rich kid in a mansion, after a while the magic wears off. People like the legendary Kobe Bryant was known for putting himself under the most grueling, and awkward training methods to give his body and basketball prowess the slightest edge in the most uncommon situations.
You need change, you need challenge, and you need creative chaos. Thatโs how breakthroughs happen. These oddball workouts might just be the difference between a plateau and the best body of your life.
FIT CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT
This weekโs challenge is simple:
Do something unconventional.
If itโs not this skateboard workout, then grab your couch for dips, your kitchen stool for barre, or your laundry detergent jugs for weights. Just donโt stay still.
Living FIT isnโt about perfectionโitโs about participation. Itโs about turning the ordinary into the extraordinary and experiencing life one innovative rep at a time.
So, what are you waiting for? Weโve already given you the answers. We wonโt tell the teacher you copied. ๐
GEAR UP: 3 Items To Get You Rolling (Literally)
Donโt have a skateboard? No sweat. Here are three fitness-ready alternatives to help you jumpstart your glide workout journey:
- Yes4All Balance Board Trainer โ Built for indoor fitness use, this is your all-season glider.
- RIMABLE Complete 22″ Skateboard โ Small, durable, and perfect for workout purposes.
- Core Sliders (for indoor carpet workouts) โ These mimic skateboard movements for tight spaces or apartment living.
JOIN OUR LIVING FIT MOVEMENT โ POP UP & JUMP IN!
You already know weโre not just about talking the talkโweโre about walking, lunging, and gliding the walk. Thatโs why you have to join us for one of our Jump-In / Pop-Up Workouts.
Each week, we hit up a new spot in the Dallas areaโgyms, parks, or wherever inspiration strikesโto try out wild workouts, new trainers, and crazy fitness trends. If it works, we tell the world. If it doesn’t, wellโฆ we still tell the world!
Ready to Find Your Fit? Click the link below to see where weโll be next!
And if you canโt catch us in person, weโre live on:
Letโs get your body and your bank account both on swole.
Because here at iLivFIT, we donโt just live fitโwe LIVE LIFE.
Stay Bold, Stay Balanced, and Ride the Wave of Wellness.
Yours in fitness and fun,
๐ Shelia โQueen Princessโ Hicks
The Better Half of iLivFIT