Can i still start gymnastics if im 13 and practice different flips often?

Question

Can i still start gymnastics if im 13 and practice different flips often?

Answer 1

YES!! you can because i did, and i started off totally unflexible -

now im really good (:

http://drillobsession.com/2006/09/03/fle...

- gymnastics stretches for the splits etc.

try to gain your flexibility before starting, etc.

(:

Answer 2

Yeah definitely. If you practice as much as the people that started gymnastics when they were younger than 13 then you should have no problem. Just be careful when trying different stunts and make sure you have a proper spot. Also, it takes time to learn new stunts so don't rush and end up getting hurt! Good luck!

Answer 3

i totally agree with the persona above me....u definitly can start but i would make sure to tkae it slow at first at not try anything to extreme. try re-posting ur questino uner gymnastics, not swimming...u may get moe answers

Answer 4

You can start at thirteen.  It would be a big help if you start taking tumbling classes first.  There are different levels to learn at.  If you start at the beginning level if you think you need it, then you're sure not to miss any skills or any of the technique that you'll need in gymnastics.  It's also a good idea to tell your tumbling coach that you're working toward starting gymnastics so they'll give you a bit more attention and help you perfect the skills working.  



To learn a number of skills within a limited class, it's best to pick two skills to work on, (ones that don't differ in skill level though) and work two or three of thos before swiching to the second skill.  You might have to do that a few weeks in a row.  Then, combine the two skills.  That's how I started, even though I've been a gymnast for 14 years.

Best wishes!

Answer 5

Its never to late to start, let me rephrase that. Your body will tell when to retire or when its to late to start gymnastics. But since your only 13 i highly doubt its to late. So go for it, but just to let you know its a lot of hard work and to be good at you will need to work twice as hard as all of the other girls because of your age. But anything, if not most of all, your dream is possible