Too late?

[Uhhlyssa]

Hi I'm new here. I am 19 and wondering if it is too late to start gymnastics. I have always loved gymnastics and took some classes when I was really little but my family has never been able to afford it financially. I would love to start up and I know it would be something I enjoy but I don't really know much so it is hard for me. I live south florida and do not know what to look for in a gym. And what does it cost financially? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!
-Alyssa

 

[retiredgymnast]

You are NEVER too late to start gymnastics! I was a level 4 at age 10! Which was old at my gym! (not to scare you) Because you are 19, an adult. You should see about adult classes! You can go here: :: USA Gymnastics :: usagymclub.com :: and type in your zip code, different gyms will come up! And it's from USAG! Which is the top gymnastics choice in the country!

 

[gymgurl]

I'd say no, I'm 18 now and still doing gymnastics and I don't have any plans to stop anytime soon! I started when I was 15 which is very late but it was my passion that drove it A lot of clubs (in Australia anyway not sure about US) have adult classes - sometimes multiple times a week. I think its awesome that you want to get involved. At our gym I would say its roughly $25 per hour for an adult 2hr class but having said that i think gym may be cheaper over here.

 

[tkdgirl368]

I started when I was 19 (well, i'm still 19 haha) and it's not too late! You just have to find a gym with a good adult program

 

[Moxiegrl83]

It's never too late! But I'd start stretching at home ;-) It might make it a bit easier when you start classes.

 

[GymSurvivor]

I'm 19 and only a level 5 (You can youtube routines if you don't know what levels are)

So definitely go for it!!!

 

[GymnastDreamer]

Never! its never too late to start gymnastics, it helps to know SOME skills though. Learning a cartwheel is a start, if you become good enough you can even be on team. It would be better to do adult classes though, just so you don't feel weird in front of other gymnasts.

 

[Cody]

I just started a couple months ago at 16. Being strong and flexible definitely helps a lot, and I also think older people can advance a lot faster than young kids.

 

[Uhhlyssa]

Thanks so much everyone! Emailed some gyms and waiting to hear back. What is the best exercises/ stretches to do at home? I want to prepare myself best I can.

 

[Deleted member D3987]

yikes!.............