Skateboarding legend, first-time grandpa, and active athlete, Tony Hawk isn’t slowing down—and his wellness routine plays a huge role in that. As he balances a demanding skating schedule with life in grandparent mode, Tony relies on Qunol CoQ10 to support his heart and vascular health*. Discover how he stays active with the #1 cardiologist-recommended form of CoQ10§.
Tony Hawk is a paid spokesperson for Qunol.
From Doctor’s Advice to Daily Qunol
Why does health matter more as you age?
“I think health matters more as you age because you realize how fragile it is and it gets that much harder to keep up with your general health. It takes more effort. I mean, you feel invincible when you're young. And then suddenly, reality hits and you have to work towards good health–especially [at] my age. And I feel like I've done just that. I mean, I'm still very active. I take CoQ10 every day to [support my heart health]*.
How did you first learn about Qunol, and how long have you been taking Qunol supplements?
“I first learned about Qunol through my doctor; and I've been taking the supplements, including CoQ10, for the last seven years.”
What does heart health mean to you?
“Heart health to me means longevity. I literally have an app that tracks my heart health and it says that I am seven years younger than my actual age. So I'm proud of [that]. I don't know what the metrics are, but I'm going to go with it…[the] more years you can get the better.
….My example that I tried not to emulate was my father, who really didn't take care of his heart health. [It] affected him greatly when he got older. And so, as I get to be the age where I saw him sort of declining, I want to make sure that I'm there for my kids. I mean, that's the bottom line. Like I want to make sure I'm still around.
I'm now a grandparent, so I want to be there for a grandchild. I mean, it gives you such a new lease on priorities as you get older. You realize that you need to take care of your health for others' benefit as well.”
Heart Happy Moments
Here at Qunol, we believe a little heart goes a long way. What would be one of your favorite heart happy moments?
“I can tell you what, one of my heart happy moments happened yesterday where I actually got our grandchild laughing at me. He's been smiling. He's happy. He's awesome, but I genuinely got him cracking up…Well, he was hiccupping. So he [was] trying to laugh his way through his hiccups and I felt very validated at that time.
You want to see a video?...It's fun being grandparents, but sometimes the schedule is very sporadic and spontaneous. It's like, ‘Can you guys watch him in an hour for the rest of the day?’ And we will gladly drop everything else to do so…It's just so fun. I mean, you know...I get the reason why grandparents are giddy.”
Are heart happy moments like this why you strive to stay healthy and support your Wellness?
“These heart happy moments are the exact reason [why] I try to stay healthy…I want to live as long as possible because they keep coming…Our kids are getting older, but they're, evolving and they're maturing. And it just gives you such pleasure to see that whatever influence you had over them, they're making good choices…I want to live as long as possible to see how that plays out.
And then, to have a grandchild is just a whole new level of heart happiness. It really is.
There is a reason why people say grandparenting is the best. And I get that now. I always thought it was cliché, but when you're living it, you understand.”
Tony’s Wellness Routine (At Home and On the Go)
What's something you can't travel without?
“Well, one thing I can't travel without is my skateboard. For real. I know it seems cliché. People see me walking through airports with a skateboard. That's true.
But also my multivitamin and my Qunol CoQ10.
I do. I take it everywhere. Even when I'm traveling for long periods of time, I have my little baggie of Qunol CoQ10 with me…I have the perfect snack-size bags that work.
What does your wellness routine look like?
“My Wellness routine is well, there [are] a lot of factors.
One is my diet. I've definitely [tried] to stay much more healthy these days.
[Two,] I work out three times a week.
And [three,] I try to skate equally as much, if not more.
So, my wellness routine is diet [and] exercise – Skating is also exercise – and trying to get enough sleep. We're in bed early. We're grandparents.
What's a fun fact that the everyday person doesn't know about you?
“Oh, that's tricky. A fun fact that an everyday person doesn't know about me is that I speak a little French, and I used to play violin…I'd like to say I still play, but I tried to get back into it, and it was not like riding a bike.
It was very, very daunting, but I still [want] to play again…I guess if I ever find myself with enough downtime, maybe I'll get back into it.”
[ Maybe your grandkid can help you.]
“That's true. Yes. My grandchild does have music in his genes.”
What's something you can't leave the house without?
“Something I can't leave the house without [is] enough sleep. No, I think something I can't leave the house without [is], well, definitely my phone and my skateboard.
You can always find my skateboard with me in my car. Generally, I will have already taken my supplements. My Qunol CoQ10, I take that literally before I go out the door.
So I would like to say I don't leave home without it, but it's already in me.”
Where do you keep your supplements?
“I keep my supplements right next to the refrigerator at home.
In fact, I am old school, where I divvy them out for the week. [I] have little containers. And then when I take them on the road, they're in a little baggie…I know how many days I'm going to be gone. [I] put my CoQ10 in the bag, [with] my multivitamin, and my statin [and] I'm good to go.”
Tony’s not just staying active—he’s setting the pace. He keeps his heart health top of mind by trusting Qunol CoQ10 to help him keep riding, living fully, and showing up for the people he loves. So, whether you're hitting the ramps or chasing grandkids, support your heart now and discover the right Qunol CoQ10 supplement for your life.
§ Form refers to water and fat soluble CoQ10 vs. fat soluble CoQ10 only; IQVIA ProVoice Survey, Feb.2024 among cardiologists expressing a preference.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
