Does gymnastics stunt your growth?

Question

i am one, and im 16, and i'm 5 foot 1 inch and 98 lbs....too skinny, just right?

Answer 1

There is, apparently some evidence that intensive training in gymnastics can slow skeletal development. I imagine this is more evident at the elite gymnast level. I think gymnasts tend to be smaller, on average, because the lower centre of gravity is beneficial for some of the apparatus. Health problems in gymnasts are more pronounced for girls than boys. You are probably a good size for a gymnast.

Answer 2

yes it does, if you are an elite gymnast and spend untold hours in the gym this will delay your growth. Once the time training has decreased or gymnast gives up the sport their bodies will usually adjust and reset itself to the correct size.

Answer 3

i doubt that gymnastics would stunt your growth. If you have seen male olympic gymnists..they're not short and they're pretty built..and they've been doing this since they were kids