optik169 Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Hello. I'm 24 years old, 6'5", and 210 lbs. Am I too tall/heavy/old to start gymnastic work? I'm kind of at that rocky starting point where I need to decide how to start, whether it be training at home or finding someone to instruct me. I don't ever intend to compete, it's just for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzejkej Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 No, you are not too tall/heavy/old to start with gymnastics. There are taller, older and heavier who are very very good .How to start? Read sticky topics in Getting Started section and post any questions you have. Don't forget to read this post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blairbob Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 No, especially as your goals are just fitness and as a recreational past time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Mallett Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 You are never ever too old/heavy/injured/tall/any other symptom to start movement as long as you approach it properly and with patience and diligence.click here for video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Sjolin Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 No, you're not too old/tall/heavy.If you can, I would recommend finding someone to teach you (or at least train with). Learning this stuff on your own is difficult, and it's very easy to make mistakes that'll come back to bite you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optik169 Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 That's what I'm currently wondering. It would be a great help to find an instructor, even if it's only once a week or once every two weeks. I guess for now I can build up my basic strength while looking for a gym. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDERIC DUPONT Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Yes, you are too tall, too heavy, and especially too old for any sort of gymnastics training... Just kidding! What everyone else said, get started and then, one day at a time... consistency beats everything else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Malin Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Yes, you are too tall, too heavy, and especially too old for any sort of gymnastics training... Just kidding! What everyone else said, get started and then, one day at a time... consistency beats everything else! Agreed, consistency is key. To borrow a quote from Coach: "more dreams have failed to be fulfilled due to a lack of perseverance then were ever lost due to a lack of talent or opportunity." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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