New to gymnastics and new to this site. Just wanted to say thanks to everyone here for the great info. Had a bunch of questions, but the stickies cleared them up.
I'm an above average size guy (6'1 240lbs) so I imagine things are going to be a bit difficult for me. But that's good. I'm looking forward to this new type of training. I did a lot of powerlifting and strongman type training in the past. But the last 3 months of last year, I did strictly bodyweight movements, and I liked it a lot.
In the beginning of 2011, I was 280lbs, but I spent a year in Brazil (along with no car) and managed to lose 40lbs by the end of the year when it wasn't even a goal of mine. So now I'm going to try my hand at gymnastics.
Anyway, thanks everyone and glad I found this place. So much great information here. Keep up the good work!