Most people are amazed when they see young girls and boys tumbling across a gym floor. And, guess what? In fact, even adults who develop an interest in gymnastics can start recreational classes. Yet, when deciding if you are too old to start classes, you have, to be honest about your expectations. Do you want to compete? Do you just want to get toned?
Here, we will go over topics often discussed when someone is considering whether they want to begin gymnastics classes. You may be sitting on your couch watching the Olympians tackle the balance beam and think to yourself, I want to do that someday. Olympic gymnastics athletes start their careers early.
Some may have even started tumbling as young as two years old. Now think about this, the average retirement of a professional female gymnast is 16 to Male gymnasts usually peak a little later than women gymnasts, they retire somewhere between 17 and In all honesty, if you are older than 12, you may be too old to begin gymnastics classes, make a competitive team, and move up. The reason it is hard for someone older than 12 to make a competition team and move up levels is due to the training and time needed to get to Elite status.
Instead of joining a traditional competition team, someone older than 12 may want to join a recreational class. Some gyms may even have classes just for tweens and teens.
If you are interested in tumbling, you may be able to find a tumbling only class too. An older gymnast may want to consider a gym that has Xcel competition teams. Xcel programs have different rules than other programs and allow for adaptations that enable girls to do moves that are easier for them. Anyone can start gymnastics at any age. Gymnastics has more to offer than most people realize. There are many other reasons to take gymnastics classes. Gymnastics is one of the only sports that works the entire body.
What this means is that you will get toned and improve your physicality by taking a gymnastics class. Pole vaulters, cheerleaders , football players, and many others can enjoy the fitness that gymnastics offers at any age. If someone wants to take recreational gymnastics classes at a local gym, they should go for it!
Whether their 17 or 35, the class will help them become toned, more flexible, and feel good. But, none of this is a reason not to start classes. Everyone can get something out of a gymnastics class!
How old were you or your child when they started gymnastics and do you think it was a good decision? Let us know in the comment! Well actually when i started the gymnastics i was But of course before starting i worked on my flexiblity and running power. If you want something bad enough, age is not a limit. Forget expectations. Expectations are just another way to discourage people who have dreams. I started gymnastics when I was 4. Competed and won at regionals at 5 years old. My coaches daughter, who did compete in the Olympics, wanted to take me under her wing and begin my career in gymnastics.
But my dreams of competing in the Olympics were crushed when my dad forced me out if gymnastics. We had the money to continue, but he pulled me out of it anyway. Take what you want in life. No matter how old you are. Age can be a setback. Because its something I love. I would have gotten back into it sooner but I played soccer from and got a bad ankle injury.
So I decided to swallow my fears of being too old to get back into it and just do It! Yes, I am far behind from other gymnasts. That only means I need to work that much more harder to get to where they are. And being an online student has its perks of time management. I have more hours in a day.
So do what makes you happy. A man once said the sky was the limit…and then because of a certain competition between Russia and the US, we landed someone on the moon. No matter the expectations. Expectations are never the same as reality.
I wish you all the best!! Never give up! Fight for your own reality that makes you happy. I first want to thank you for your comment, my name is Cara and I am one of the blog writers for All Gymnasts this blog. Your comment was extremely inspiring and I want to apologize for the things you have been through. I am sorry you were pulled out of gymnastics even though you had such a passion for it, but it does not mean that was the end of your gymnastics career!
We only live in this one life and why should we let other people have control on what we do? It kills me when people look back on regret for things that have not done but wanted to do. Everyone should live their life how they want to!
I am so happy to hear that you are getting back into gymnastics! I am very close to a Level 9 Gymnast that just started homeschool this year to work towards her dream of becoming an Elite Gymnast. I remember her telling me that going to school was hard for her in a way because she was practicing gymnastics for hours and hours, doing homework during lunch recess, and even had to go into school late or pulled out early just to make mandatory practices.
Wbile handstand ks no as metal plate in wrist makes pancake hands impossible. I can do a back roll,shoulder stand, working on elbow stands and forward rolls using elbows. You can dk a lot it just takes time to grt splits start with half split and work on lunges i figured sense i was inch off ground in lunge for forward split i figured i would try and i did it. Good for you!! It's so fun and definitely makes you feel young again. I did adult gymnastics from 25 to 28 and that was great!
I really suggest to try if you are interested. What do you think? I have done 3 half marathons and do roller derby. Thanx for the great blog. I am 43 and started learning gymnastic stuff all by myself since no adult classes are available around. Here in Sri Lanka I know what I am doing is not real gymnastics.. And flexible. I recommend that everybody should give it a try. Agree with no reservations! Gymnastics keeps you young in body, soul and spirit. I met 8 yo kids doing 40 handstand push-ups and 75 yo doing back handspring.
Although I am 60 yo I look at least 10 years younger and I am likely more fit than an avarage 25 yo. Gymnastics is more than just sport — it is a lifestyle! I absolutely love your video, and reading your article! Thanks for this! Makes me want to get back out there.
I am 26 years old and I have experience in ballet and figureskating so I have a good base of flexibility. I want to know if I have a chance at all in learning backflips and other moves at the same difficulty. This is actually not true, I saw a 46 year old do a backflip. I am still trying. Got my handstand back up to over 10 seconds! Goal is 1 minute by summer.
I did gymnastics in high school and coached a competive team. I am 48 years old and another lady in the class is 58! We were working on handstand forward rolls, front and back walk overs, back hand springs…I am hoping soon to get my strength and flexibility back to the point of going for round off, back handspring, back tuck.
This is sooo much fun and harder than my usual cardio and weight training. Where are you taking classes? It can be done — I turned 40 this year ouch..! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Is 20 too old to start gymnastics, and still be competitive? Thread starter br00t4ljake Start date Sep 6, Status Not open for further replies.
Sep 6, 1. I know that the answer to this question will be totally subjective, and dependent on the athlete's work ethic, commitment etc; however, I'd still like some insight from real gymnasts, and perhaps person experience. I have very little prior gymnastics experience, in fact the only sport i've done was muay thai kickboxing. Through my crossfit workouts, using the rings and such, I've started to chase my dream of being a gymnast.
My goal is to make it onto the USMA Gymnastics team, though most people have told me that this won't be possible. I've been working dilligently on my gymnastics strength skills, though the lack of support makes it hard to put everything i have into my training. Realistically, would I have a shot at becoming a real gymnast with such a late start? GetaGrip Active Member. Jun 26, California.
While being a teenager is the prime for female gymnasts, male gymnasts peak in their 20's if I'm correct. Many people start gymnastics older and turn out to be great. Oksana Chusovitna, who was 33 at the last Olympic games took silver on vault. No, gymnasts do not have more muscle than most professional bodybuilders especially powerlifters. Powerlifters especially often have a higher strength to weight ratio than that of a gymnast. Is 21 too old to start gymnastics? Can you be a gymnast at 20?
What age is too late to start gymnastics? How can gymnastics improve and maintain a physically fit body? Why are gymnasts so strong?
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