Am I too old to learn tumbling??

Question

i'm 20 and i haven't done any kind of tumbling since I was in 8th grade!! But now I've decided that I want to start tumbling again and I would really like to be able to do a back handspring. The thing is that I emailed one gym already and they said they don't have adult classes.. i will keep looking of course but i am wondering if adult classes are common, or if many places have them?

if any of you actually do tumbling or gymnastics, do you think i'm too old to try to learn how to do this? also i'm kind of tall (5'6") and i read somewhere that this stuff is harder for tall people.

what do you think??

Answer 1

your never to old to try anything

Answer 2

no way age does not matter my dad is 45 and he rides a BMX bike your never to old

Answer 3

you can never say never,but as a gym coach give it up, to much work not enough time,hand spring yes back flip yes but tumbling????????????????????????????????... no!

Answer 4

You can do whatever you set your mind to! If you say you want to go get a backhand spring, then you will! Some gyms probably have adult classes or will let you go to a tumbling class anyway no matter what age! I tumbling A LOT! I love it! Tumbling is so much fun, and it feels so good, and keeps you healthy! Oh and I am 5'5.

Hope it helped!

Answer 5

No your never to old..

You can do it, if you want to see my  tumbling videos go to http://youtube.com/crazytumblekid

Answer 6

go for it, your never too old!

my friend amandas cheer coach is 36 and she can do a round off back handspring back tuck.

if you've tumbled before, then it should come back to you quickly.

anyways, go to an open workout at a nearby gymnastics school.

you can get spotted there, and they will give you advice.

open gyms are easier and cheaper, and are great for people not wanting a huge commitment.

also, i know someone who is probably 40 and started 3 years ago, and is now great!

never let the fear of the game keep you from striking out - a cinderella story