I just started gymnastics and i cand just do some of the simple moves like cartwheel, pullover, handstamd,ect. Is that too late to start training to possibly become an elite????? PLZ HELP ME!
2007-01-19 14:14:33 · 8 answers · asked by Leeuhh☮ 2 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
I liked rhazberris comment on that there may be some people in my vlass who are about my age but sadly there all likw kindergardeners so its kinda awkward but they treat me like there big sister and seem to worship me so its not all bad just weird seeming so tall around all of the little people!
2007-01-19 14:28:45 · update #1
by the way im also prettey flexible and im REALLY REALLY close to my splits!
2007-01-19 14:29:59 · update #2
the class im taking is just one at my local YMCA center so its not like we do alot of working out just east stuff like forward rolls,cartwheels and pulloes wich i can do so its kinda hard to train for easier moves when u dont have a really good coach
2007-01-20 01:41:36 · update #3
no! i started gymnastics at age....8 or something, also it might help to do private lessons, for some 1 on 1, that's wahat helps me, good luck!!
2007-01-20 05:27:30 · answer #1 · answered by ferrets4ever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you say "elite" I am guessing you mean professional.
Most professionally trained gymnasts start at the age of 3 or 4 but don't let that scare you from trying gymnastics. Your coach will teach you some basic warm ups. Some gymnasts have difficulty at first in back flexibility but this can be overcome through proper stretching and exercise. Gymnastics, like anything else, requires lots of practice in order to master it. Hope this helps!
2007-01-19 14:22:05 · answer #2 · answered by daryavaush 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started when i was all and now im bout to be 13 and im in xcel gold gymnastics team and i want to go to the olympics 2016 or 2020 and alot of people say i have a chance just work hard as u can! c: im kinda late but hope this helped to other gymnast who are concerned too!
2014-04-14 13:55:07 · answer #3 · answered by Gymnast_4_Life 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think any age is fine!! I stated at age 6 and continued till I was in 9th grade!! You will have fun with it ..... dont matter the age cuz when u get in the class there may be some 11 year olds. There too. So go for it! Its better to starts young while ur 11 than when ur like in your teens so you can get better and progress.
2007-01-19 14:25:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eleven years of age is a great age to be in gymnastics. Some day maybe you'll be a great athlete who knows. Set goals for yourself. Being in gymnastics takes alot of self discipline & determination, so don't give up on yourself. Think positive & enjoy yourself. Good luck!
2007-01-19 14:26:41 · answer #5 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
while a good amount of gymnist started early in life, you can still work for it. It will take hours of practice, possible 4-6 hours daily. You'll have to wake up say 4:00AM, eat proteins, work out, shower, goto school, or home schooling, then 2 more hours of workout, dinner, homework 2 more hours of work. or something like that.
2007-01-19 14:39:14 · answer #6 · answered by Merlin F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i imagine you may want to commence gymnastics. if you may want to do a again handspring you may want to be starting up out doing properly i imagine. you basically might want to be committed. all people is a newbie at one aspect, I basically began skateboarding and that i change into terrible, and human beings gave me suggestion i did not experience strange because I had basically began. i'm 14 btw.
2016-10-17 02:25:04 · answer #7 · answered by rhona 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no many girls start at a even much younger age.
2007-01-19 14:18:23 · answer #8 · answered by superken1974 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋