> Too old to do gymnastics again?

Too old to do gymnastics again?

Posted at: 2015-05-07 
So I'm 13 years old, girl, skinny (85lbs) 5'2.

I used to do gymnastics when I was about 7-9years old I gained skill extremely fast, in the 2 years I did it I gained about 6 years worth of skill, lately I've been wanting to do it again but I'm not sure if I'm too old?

I've been practicing lately and working on some skill; I just recently was able to go all the way down with my right leg splits and I can still do a round off back handspring. I feel like I'd be able to do a back tuck but I wouldn't want to try on grass.

I was told I have a lot if power in tumbling so I don't think it would take long to get that back. But am I too old to start back up?

(I want to do gymnastics so I can gain skill in tumbling and flexibility because I want to do cheerleading btw) as well I was going to quit gymnastics and they didn't want my skill to go to waste so they sent me to try cheer and they wanted me to join their team (if that info helps)

Please help<3

No, you are absolutely not too old. The Olympics is probably out but it sounds like you will be able to get the skills you will have lost back really fast and build on them to learn more stuff too. Go for it and good luck!

No you're not. I know someone that started gymnastics from the beginning when she was 20.

No your a great age as long as your not want to go pro.

You're not too old ! Go for it ! All it takes is determination !

go for it! your still young, do it now before it really is too late. you'll be fine.