[Swiss Cheese]

I would love to take gymnastics, because it just looks so freaking cool. =P
But the thing is, I'm kinda errm, old to be starting this kind of sport.
I'm in highschool already, so mid-teens.
I'm not planning to go pro or anything though, so I just wanna do it for fun.
I would really like to learn all the basic flips and stuff. =D
So is it still too late then?
I haven't taken gymnastics previously.
However, I have some ballet bascis.
Really limited though.
Uggh, I can do the splits?

Also, how long does it take before you see results?
I know it depends, but generally. A year or two?

[crackednut]

its never too late to start if you just want to learn for fun

it might be more difficult depending on what you can do already
but not impossible at all

[Swiss Cheese]

Yeah, even though it's just for fun, I still wanna learn atleast a few tricks though.
Mmm, I'm just afraid it's gonna be easier to break something since I'll alot taller now. XD

[lucky star]

you should go for it! but, i got to warn you, you probably won't be able to learn flips and stuff right away. it took my friend about four months to perect a simple cartwheel, but honestly, i think it's one of the best sports you can do. it tones your body and helps with your flexibilty.

[B0hemian_Sprite]

Some people are naturals...some aren't. It's not too late to try. When I was younger I could do cartwheels, round-offs, handsprings, back/front-walkovrer on my own. I taught myself. And then I took lessons and learned to do back handsprings and aerials. But I quit after a year because i got too intense quickly

[Swiss Cheese]

^Wow that's amazing.
How young?

You shouldn't have quit then. )=

Haha, the last time I tried to do a handspring on my own I nearly broke my neck.

[B0hemian_Sprite]

I was in the 6th grade or so...I did some tumbling during recess for fun...and then took some lessons. haha

[celinewalksin10]

i was into gymnastics back in 4th grade.. i think it's never too late actually! it's just they say that kids learn the flips faster because they're nimble.. but it's for fun so no worries! just go enjoy!

[longtusk]

I think if you ever wanted to compete or anything then yes, maybe a bit old I started when I was 7/8 and even that was considered to be getting on a bit. 12 I'd say is maximum.

Not to mention training schedules are a b*tch

But if you just wanted to do it for fun, then nah, any age is fine : D although if you're after being able to do neat tricks that look cool and flashy then I'd suggest something like breakdancing/capoeira instead. Trust me- I did gymnastics for 8 years of hell and the best thing I can do now is a back tuck (aka no-hands backflip.) IT'S NOT WORTH IT!!!!! D:

Haha, then again I'm biased.

[ordinarydaysx]

i did gymnastics-- from 1st to 6th grade. oh gosh, so much disipline-- i hated it.
3-4 days a week of 4 hour training. ewwwww.

sad thing is, after i quit, i still ate hella, and then i got really fat. ugh.

but it is cool to show off tricks. hehehee.
i think it's not too late for you to start, but i dont think you should expect anything like !!!!! because it takes a lot of time and dedication, and since you're a high school student, that's hard to give.

[longtusk]

sad thing is, after i quit, i still ate hella, and then i got really fat. ugh.

OMFG i reckon!!!!!
makes me think... "what the hell was the point of all that training then?!" T___T

[snoozinhen]

go for it! I started freshman year and I've never regretted it. I am really slow learning these tricks and i'm really unflexible... but, trust me, it's probably one of the best decisions I've made in high school.

[TiFFaNiZeD]

^ really? that's very inspirational cuz i have to learn how to do a handstand cartwheel and those flips for our winter guard show...and like i can almost do a split??...it's so hard...so are you flexible now??

[sweetREDEMPTION.]

I use to be in gymnastics. From 3rd grade to 5th grade. (Not long...I know...) I wish I never quit. I use to be really flexible. UGH! Why did I have to go and quit? STUPID STUPID ME! LOL.

[Jintastic]

Its too late to compete professionally, but gymnastics, you can do it definitely. Just find a nice gym with good teachers. good luck.

[Little Miss Snackwrap]

^Agreed.

I took some gymnastics over the summer for cheerleading and fell in love with it. I'm pretty flexible naturally but it took me about a month to get down a back handspring (we only had hour and a half long lessons, and there were about 10 people per coach) so of course my abilities were pathetic compared to these adorable little 8 year old girls who shared the gym as us but it was still a lot of fun so definitely look into it! (I was 16 1/2 when I took it btw)

[jenniifer xOx]

if you really want, then take private lessons. that's what i do

(if you're embarassed, that is)

[x.cheska]

its probably not too late. if you're flexible enough to do the splits and just for fun, then its fine .

but when i took gymnastics, just like figure skating (what i do know instead of gymnastics),
all my coaches told me that i shouldn't even try or there's no point at all in doing the sport
if im afraid of getting injured or falling (this ones for figure skating mostly)