"This time next year, you'll wish you had started today" This quote has been a game changer with anything I'm hesitant to challenge in life. I hope it helps you all to understand that if you had just started the second you were contemplating it, a year from now, you'll have achieved goals you would've never even thought of. I picked up figure skating at age 25. God idk where I would be without it because it has been such a joy in my life! I remember thinking 13 was too old to start anything.. man if I had started figure skating at age 13.. God knows the amount of skills I could've achieved compared to now. My 27 year old self now looks back at her and all I can say is, 13 is young! Just like this, if I had thought 25 was too old to start figure skating and never gave it a chance, my 35 year old self would've never forgiven her. So again, this time next year, you'll wish you had started today.

@kaidynkeough6913

3 жыл бұрын

I love this video! I’m 14 years old and I think I’m too old to start gymnastics! I just don’t know how to start, I can do back tucks and stuff on trampoline and I can do front walk over, handstand, round off, and all those things on ground! Can you tell me how to start like signing up and stuff like what to I tell the coaches about where I am! Thank you I love your quote that you have!!

@AbrilsHere

2 жыл бұрын

I started practicing gymnastics at home during 3rd grade. Me and my sister would lay our beds on the floor run to them and do a landing flip to the couch. I got wood from my dads stuff and used them as beams. I used the sides of my trampoline to teach myself how to stand up on a bar. Could hold being in splits for 1 minute. So in 4th grade me, my sister, and my cousin decided to join. I was so excited to be at the gym. I trained for about a year and a half and got to level three. I don’t know why I did it but I ended quitting. I said I didn’t like waking up in the mornings and that it was to much money for my parents. Now I’m entering 8th grade and wish I never quitted. Looking back at it I really did have a passions for gymnastics. Now I’m starting to think about going back but I feel as if I’m too old. Your quote truly resonated with me now I’m thinking about practicing and going back to fulfilling my passion.

@MeJustAimy

2 жыл бұрын

im 25 now and always thought figure skating was a skill I could never have. thank you for the inspiration

I'm 14 and I desperately want to start gymnastics! I taught myself simple skills such as a handstand, cartwheel, backbend etc - but I'm so scared if I do start because either- if I go into a class categorised by age, everyone would be doing amazing skills while I'd be learning how to do a backwalkover! That would be extremely embarrassing for me. On the other hand, if the classes are categorised by level them I'd be in the same class as 6 year olds, which would be even more embarrassing!! So what do I do, join gymnastics even if I get a little embarrassed or not join? Xxxx

@rachelcho

6 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks for watching :) You probably won't be grouped solely based on level which means you won't be stuck with kids way younger than you. In most gyms, you're grouped into a beginner, intermediate, advanced class by age! I completely sympathize with where you're coming from because I was terrified of the same situation. I was intimidated by not the girls in my group (for they were my age and my level) but by the team girls who would also train at the same time and would be really young. But I NEVER regretted starting. It has given me such valuable memories and friends that i consider family. My best memories were those when I was at the gym and it's not just the sport itself but the discipline, perseverance, and most of all, the fun that you have that really equips you with further challenges in your life! Believe in your body and the physical and mental strength that you just may strongly possess and you'll be surprised at how quickly you learn such a physical sport! i definitely recommend you to give it a shot. There's no hurt in trying. But there's always a hurt in wondering "what if". Hope this helped and best of luck to you!!! xoxo Rachel

@xxhanniehdxx4533

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I am definitely going to join now! xxx

@yeahyeah7081

5 жыл бұрын

xxhannieHDxx hey have you joined yet?

@HiHi-hy1xf

5 жыл бұрын

xxhannieHDxx same I had to do gymnastic with like 8 year old it was so embarrassing

@armiunicorn5102

5 жыл бұрын

xxhannieHDxx you shuld join

I'm a boy who started at 16, and I've done gymnastics for 3 years and now I'm on my country's provincial team, I was only able to do this with an intense calestetics training and dedication.

@fries6567

4 жыл бұрын

Musicality danggg thats impressive ,,, was it difficult to watch others be on a whole other level than u?

@BrendaSilva-lu3lp

3 жыл бұрын

I'm starting with 16 too

@lilyok6485

2 жыл бұрын

If you don’t mind me asking what callisthenics programme did you use. Thank you so much.

There is a dark side to being a young gymnast.. those flips you mentioned them doing do not come without a lot of practice at such a young age. I started gymnastics at 18 months old and was a "prodigy," eventually working myself up to the point where I was training for 40+ hours a week in the gym. I sacrificed my friends, physical state, happiness and education. I eventually quit at the age of 10 after developing severe OCD and mind blocks from the stress, and bawled my eyes out on the day of my last practice. I was promised the Olympics, and now I find myself stuck watching others accomplishing all I had ever wanted behind a screen. On a drive back from practice one night, my father told me, "The best gymnast in the world is probably sitting at home eating chips, never having been given the opportunity to accomplish what she wanted or presented with the right circumstances." I am 15 now and want to go back, but I am scared of history repeating itself and jeopardizing my parents financial situation. I am also scared that it is too late to accomplish much, but I need to get rid of this bitterness of not living up to my potential.

@Zoefulgh

2 жыл бұрын

Did you go back?

@hannahdawson2575

Жыл бұрын

idk where you are in life but ik that life has a way of working out for the better. you greatest potential may not be being an olympic gold medalist, maybe you should teach ppl abt how sports affects your mental health, or OCD

I am a gymnastics coach and I have coached teenagers! It honestly is so nice as a coach to see teenagers (some even older than me) starting gymnastics. It's definitely such a fun sport!

I’m 12 and starting in 30 min

@helenanguyen1002

6 жыл бұрын

Katie Is awesome do you like it?

@purplecatloverrandompizza

6 жыл бұрын

Katie Is awesome your going to do great i started last year and are the same age

@rachelcho

6 жыл бұрын

I hope everything is going well :)

@Lucy-dk9gn

6 жыл бұрын

Katie Is awesome, I'm 12 aswell and I'm starting gymnastics in Feburary. Was/Is it fun and do you enjoy it? What level did you start on like level 2 or recreational etc:?

@mydinnar

6 жыл бұрын

i'm 12, started gymnastics about a few months ago! I'm about to level up for the first time in my life!

I'm almost 21 and I started gymnastics yesterday. It was one of the best decisions I've made in my entire life!❤ I loooove it so much and I really recommend gymnastics for adults! (Sorry for my bad language, I'm from Poland and I don't know english very well)

I wanted to do gymnastics when I was little but it was too expensive for me. I'm now 16 and really want to join again, but most classes are for kids 12 and under. I don't know what to do.

@CL-tz6iv

6 жыл бұрын

Rosalina Han Me too!!! I taught myself how to do a handstand, cartwheel etc. but I want to learn more without breaking my neck, and now that I’m 18 and have a job, the gym close by only teaches 17 and under

@tikva_a5490

6 жыл бұрын

I'm 11.I wanted to go to gymnastics at age 6 but it was at the weekend so it hasn't matched my plans.And I'm joining classes again.In class there are maybe four children of my age and others are younger(6,7,8).I don't care as long I do something I love.Who knows what can happen.I still believe that someone who started gymnastics at older age can reach Olympics,Championships... if trains hard.A 43 years old woman was in Olympic 2016.She's still elite gymnast.So there is no thing such a too late for something you love. ×××Believe if you want to×××

@thebloxburgaddict304

6 жыл бұрын

Rosalina Han same for me but I’m 11

@liltina7011

5 жыл бұрын

Rosalina Han yah I’m 11 and like 7 or 6 yr old r better than me I can do nothing omfg I’m so dumb THIS IS SO ANNOYING WHA-

@jawaherxyasminegaming2450

5 жыл бұрын

teach yourself like me but I'm 12

I started gymnastics at 13 too. I'm 14 now and I just put my mind to it and really focused and now I'm so good and ahead of my class. I'm so so happy. So anyone who started late. You can do it! I promised. Just try

@adoree_brooke15

2 жыл бұрын

I'm starting soon at 13 and I'm like stressed out because of my age and it's going to be embarrassing that's the only thing that scares me mostly I'm very nervous.

I started competing at ten and I'm now almost 13 and I wish I had started so much sooner but I can't change it. It's just all around harder for me because I really want to go to the Olympics. I'm always so embarrassed to be the oldest and biggest but I'm trying my hardest :)

@fishhyyy6896

3 жыл бұрын

Same I'm like 10 and 5ft ;-;

@Mr.J_2003

2 жыл бұрын

@@fishhyyy6896 it's never too late. If you wait till you are 13 for example, then you are going to be like. "Why didn't I start when i was 10"? You are about 7 years younger than me and its not even too late for me.

I just started rythmic gymnastics at 12 in a gymnastics centre with age categories, and I just want to tell to the other people who want to start late, the key is to not give a shit about what other people may think, mind your own bussines, looking up at someone won't help you with anything. While it may seem emberassing to lean a flip while other people learn complex things, if you are going to work hard enough you can get to their level. In Romania there is a saying: "the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is right now." So don't waste any second thinking about what the others might think

@brennanmorris541

Жыл бұрын

tysm i started at the same age I have come so far

Lol, talking about reeeaalllyy old. I started at 22 xD

@SaadetOZTRK

4 жыл бұрын

and how did it go? I am 21 and thinking about starting

@mr.wigster8326

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’m 23 and want to start.

@poppymist4412

3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone have any helpful info on how to find a gym that does not age discriminate against adults.

@kajallutchman2740

3 жыл бұрын

Am 25 and starting on Friday 😅

@dylanhayes3289

3 жыл бұрын

Start*

I never could find someone who started around my age! I am fourteen and am trying to get a little more strong and flexible then joining gymnatics

@MAYSONBOOM

4 жыл бұрын

Same

@anyadavis3590

3 жыл бұрын

I’m 13 and my dream is become an Olympian gymnast

@evacampbell2441

3 жыл бұрын

@@anyadavis3590 same I’m starting in January and I really wanna do college gymnastics but I’m 13

@strangerthingsfan3122

3 жыл бұрын

i started gymnastics when i was 14, now im 15

@fashionablechoices6937

3 жыл бұрын

@@strangerthingsfan3122 hi im fourteen and I start gymnastics tomorrow how was your experience?

This video helped me alot. I am 14 and I am scared because I am going to be in level 1 and when I first went there to sign up i see a lot of smaller girls doing things I can't . And I was scared because I don't have my splits and I don't think I'm as fexible but now I'm not as afraid for my first gymnastics class :) it's Thursday hope fully i do well fingers crossed :)

@Lucy-dk9gn

6 жыл бұрын

Good Luck with that! Does your gym your going to have recreational programs because the gym I'm going to has recreational classes for all ages in different lessons. I'm sure you will get the hang of gymnastics and level up quick just some advice to get splits do lunges and rock back and forwards and slide more down and repeat. That's how I got my spilts it took me three days.

@ameliahaglock1530

6 жыл бұрын

Jessica Pitt how did you do ?!!💕 Hope it went well

@xaspen7785

6 жыл бұрын

Jessica Pitt I had my first class today and all the other girls were like 7 but at least I was the best hahah

@Lucy-dk9gn

6 жыл бұрын

Xaspen, LOL, I'm the oldest in my gymnastics class aswell the others are 7 and 8 but I'm the best aswell/equal with the other girl who is my age.

@xaspen7785

6 жыл бұрын

Well, I mean all that matters is that you stick through it until you can get better I suppose. (Those 6 and 7 year olds in my class were horrible ahhahahaahahhahahahahahaahah)

I’m 12 and now starting gymnastics. It is embarrassing because the 6-9 year olds can do back flips and stuff and I can’t even do a back bend 🥲 wish me luck guys

I'm 12 and started this year! I'm a level 5 gymnast and it's amazing!! I'm self taught :)

@rachelcho

4 жыл бұрын

that's amazing!!

I'm 11 and I'm starting but my mom thinks I can't do it and after watching this I am determined and I wont let her stop me from doing what I love 💖

I started gymnastics late too! I was super discouraged at first, but I just focused on myself and worked hard to get better. I started leveling up really fast and became better than almost everyone on my team. I loved hearing someone else who also went through what I did. It is super embarrassing but in the end it was all worth it.

I remember my school took a field trip to the gym and they started to teach us basic skills, such as, Cartwheels, roundoffs, and handstands. Those basic skills and I remember I could do all those things perfect fine that they had me teach the rest of my class. Then they separated me like 5 feet away from my class, put mats down and helped spot me. I didn’t know I could do back walkovers, backflips, back handsprings, front walkovers, front flips, and front handspring on floor. Then on beam, I did cartwheels, handstands, round off, leaps, turns, walkovers, handsprings, and back tucks. (And on floor) On bar I had my pullover, back hip circle, glide kip, cast, squat on jump, and more. On Vault I could do more flips and I wasn’t scared oddly. Then the coaches started to speak to my teacher and my teacher called my mom to come down to the gym right away. She came down right away and she signed papers and they had her consent to put me in a level 5 class while my school class was barely learning normal things. My class was staring at me like if I was an alien 😂 I got to level 9 in 3 years and competed. I have 10 gold medals, and 4 silver. I quit because I had to start focusing more on school. I was prodigy and I still practice on my own but it isn’t the same.

@rachelcho

3 жыл бұрын

Hm.. as great as it all sounds, I think it's actually impossible for someone to get to level 9 in 3 years because you would have to score out of a level. Meaning you did would've had to skip 2 levels, each season.. And in order to do that, you would have to score into nationals and regionals in an optional level (level 6 and up) ..

@BurntToast-yf8bz

2 ай бұрын

I know this was 5 years ago and the chances you'll reply is extremely low, but... If you could be able to do that first day, then.. You could've probably been alot better then level 9, if you haven't quitted. But if you *have* gotten back to gymnastics theenn, good for you!

I’m 13 rn on a level 4 team, and I wouldn’t change it for the world. I can’t even begin to explain my love for this sport. If you want to join, then join!! I promise you, if you are determined enough you will succeed! I believe in all of you

I am 12 and tommorow is my first day in gymnastics! I self taught my self for a couple years so I could do level 3 stuff on floor but level 1 stuff! I really needed this thank you ❤️❤️

@rachelcho

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! I hope you have an amazing time tomorrow! :)

@sierra1103

6 жыл бұрын

rachel cho thank you I had a great time! ❤️

@theblossomcrew6170

5 жыл бұрын

Same

@theblossomcrew6170

5 жыл бұрын

But not tomorrow

I'm 11, and I got inspired by my sister. By the age of 5 I was doing cartwheels. age 10 I did my first front walkover. Now I'm 11 and I'm really scared because I lost a lot and I wanna start again

This video helped so much! Thank you! I’m 14 and starting next year! This video helped my confidence and reminded me of what I can do! No matter the odds, thank you so much

I’m 12 and I’m about to start gymnastics, but questions I have is... - Can I catch up to everyone else and become strong? - Can I compete at this age properly? - Do I have the skills to become a future gymnast? I just really really think I can’t do the things others can, because they developed the skills *way* before me...

@ang3l.dv5t

Ай бұрын

how'd it go?

I started gymnastics at the age of 11. I started in level 1 and trained hard. I am now 12 and a level 4 on the USAIGC team. That shows that no matter how old you are, if you train hard you can do anything. By the way I also did taekwondo for 10 years before I did gymnastics like you!

I started at 10 then did it for two years then I broke my leg then I took a year off! Now I’m going to just tumbling and I’m 13 now!

Me and my friend are twelve and are starting in a few weeks and are really nervous. Watching this has given me a lot more confidence thank you

I’m 17 and your video is totally inspiring to me! I have been doing taekwondo for 3.5 years and have been debating whether to begin gymnastics or not. This video has made me believe I can truly do it!

@lorenzomoreno150

6 жыл бұрын

I'm 17 too and want to start but when she said she started late at 13 I was like 😭😭

@rachelcho

6 жыл бұрын

Hey, sorry for the late response! I'm so glad this video helped and I definitely think you should go for it! Trust me, in a a year from now, you're going to wish you had started today!

@rachelcho

6 жыл бұрын

I used to look at the 10 year olds with that same perspective. And I bet some 20 year old is reading your comment with the same perspective as well. Isn't it funny how that works? How I think I'm too old for something but someone else is looking at me, wishing they were my age. I always tell people that in a year from now, you'll have wished you started today! I hope you go for it!! :)

@Acromagnetics

5 жыл бұрын

Hey! I am 26.i started begginer circus performing and gymnastics last year. U can do w./e you want with your body. but if someone wants to be in competitive gymnastics you have to start really reall young. It needs time so the body and nerves can adapt to the skills.

I’ve been a figure skater for the last 9-10 years and I’ve always really wanted to try gymnastics and I then began to teach my self things like back flips back handsprings etc. I always felt like skating took so much of my time that I wouldn’t be able to be a gymnast . I also felt like I was to old (I’m 12) but finally after years of wanting to try gymnastics out I’m going to start in 2 days!!

I did taekwondo for 5 years. And i did recreational gymnastics when i was 6 but it got too expensive. My parents couldn't support me even if they tried. I taught myself gymnastics on grass. And i got really good at it. But now i want to join again because I'm 16. I'm scared about changing what I've learnt because it's so hard to remove "bad" habbits. I got asked to tryout for a cheerleading team and i thought it was my only option. I just wanted to keep up my physicalities, and flexibility. I love cheerleading now. And I'm trying out for an All Star Team next year. 😎💙

Your so inspiring!!!!! I started last year when I was 11 and I can do level 3 skills. I thought I would never get to level seven before I have to retire. But I’ll make it, just like you did

This video is make me so much more prepared to start gymnastics start again at age 13 starting at level 3

I'm 16 and starting gymnastic it's never to late

Thank you so much! I have the same story! And this is so inspiring!

Wow this is really insparational cos I am a lot like u I am just learning pullover I am a bit better but I watch KZread videos on gymnastics and it makes me feel really lame! Now I feel like I can do it! Thx so much! - Charlie (11 years)

i’m 12 and i wanna start. luckily i don’t get embarrassed easily and personally i think i am pretty social so i’ll just try to be nice and social and practice as often as possible

Damnnn girl we have like the same story I did kungfu for 7 years and ballet for 6 years and I started rhythmic gymnastics at the age of 13 #latestarterssquad

@rachelcho

6 жыл бұрын

Haha that's awesome!!!

This helped me alot I’m feeling more confident thank u

I’m 12 and I’ve been begging my mum to take me to gymnastics for months and she finally said she would take me if my dad would pay 😆

@shhsbebsshgebehe3668

3 жыл бұрын

Are you still doing it?!??

I started gymnastics at 13, but stopped few months later because I need to focus on my study and I felt out of place because I'm a beginner and my classmates were competing and I don't want to waste money by paying a session where they don't teach anything, because they are focused on those who compete. Then last February 2021, I started Gymnastics at 27 and I really enjoyed it because it is a stress reliever from work. i have fun in the beginners class even if my classmates were 4-9 years old and I am the oldest.

Just the fact your able to do any of it at all is preaty impressive.

My mum started taking me to the gym when I was 1 and a half and just crawling around and now I’m 10 and I’m in level 5

Now that I know the people have gone through what I am going through now, I want to REALLY start gym again, I was self taught to make level four or three I knew how to do a round off back tuck, but I had to move to homestead then moved back and I’m 12! I was so scared and embarrassed but now that I watched this I’m feeling better

I started at 9 but only started competitive earlier this spring

i started gymnastics when i was 9 years old then i quitted at 11 years old which was 2 years ago. and now i’m 14. after watching old videos of me doing gymnastics makes me want go go back :( so hopefully i can do gymnastics again!!

Gymnastics Vid!!!!! my fave!!!!

I'm 12 and I'm going to start gymnastics in about a week, but all the girls in my class are younger then me. The girls of my age are like in level5 or higher. This video inspires me a lot. Thanks

So inspirational made me feel so much better

Thank you for this. I’m 14 and my dream is to do artistic gymnastics. I have done gymnastics before but I quit. So I haven’t trained in like 6 years.

This is encouraging I'm 13 and started gymnastics under a year ago I'm level 3-4

Loved this story! ❤️

I’m 15 and starting hopefully in a month,I do a lot of exercises and stretched everyday and I’m very short and flexible so I might do good

@mataa9191

3 жыл бұрын

Hey... sooo you wrote this 2 years ago... any updates or progress?

I did gymnastics when I was 5-12, but quit because of my hurt knee, I want to join again

im 11 and im starting gym in 2 days i was so scared because im a bit older and i know things but i never got to go because my mom and dad didnt have money but now i can go and im not that scared thank u so much for this

I wanted to start gymnastics when I was 5 and I always ask my parents and now I’m 13 and I feel like it’s too late to start even though it’s really not

my parents wanted me to start gym when i was 5 or 6 but they thought i would quit 😭😭 now im 12 and i wanna start it but im scared bc i already do football, any tips?

I had a chance of doing gymnastics at the age of 10, but I didn't want to do it and I did soccer..... but now I'm 12 and I really want to do it and I'm scared. but this helped me a lot thank you Rachel.

I starting when I was 9 stop at 9 and started again at 11 and its really hard but I keep getting better each day

I do gymnastics and I started at 3 but it does not matter what age you started it as long as you have dedication to the sport

i started with 10 till i was like 14/15.. till i started to get more interested in other stuff. i was pretty sporty and flexibel until i was about 22. since that i just hit gym few times a week. now i‘m 30 and i‘m still more flexible than my friends but daaaamn that shit hurts for days. my tipp: no matter when you start or when you quit - try to keep a minimum of tricks, just to stay healthy and pain free (actually gymnastics caused a lot of my pains) balance (handstand,..), flexibility (splits,..) and number one!!!!! back wheel, bridge any backwards training!!! soo healthy and keeps away all the bqck pains from looking at monitors and phones, sitting for long or bad posture!!!

I did gymnastics when I was 5-7and I’m 10 now, I passed to level 2 when I was 7ish. I am probably starting soon, and I think I will be able to work hard and do it! EDIT: I started and I am in advanced beginner! I’m learning so much and my skills before I have really paid off!

I might be starting in a year so then I will be 13 so thank u for giving me the confidence

I’m 12 at the moment I just ended a trampoline and tumbling season and now I just want to do gymnastics. I’m not sure what level I would be my mom used to be a gymnast and said probably 3 or 4. I have a round off bhs, a handstand dismount on beam, and quite more. However there are only 2 gyms in my area I did gymnastics quite young I hated it though so I quit and started soccer. I really really really want to start again but I’m nervous since I have friends who go to the gym I go to and they’re level 5 and 6. You inspired me with this video but I’m still kinda nervous.

I haven’t done gymnastics since I was about eleven, I’m a cheerleader right now, but would like to restart. I just turned thirteen 3 days ago. Thoughts? I was level 3 because of mind blocks, but would like to overcome them.

And thank you for the encouragement

I’m 22 and I do double mini trampoline for about 2 years, I would love to do competitions!

i used to do gymnastics back when i was about 12-13 then i quit bc i moved. i’m 16 now and i’m john gymnastics back real soon and idc i’ve lost so much skill throughout the years so i’m nervous. And also i don’t want to do gymnastics with like little kids but i have no choice until i’m able to get on like level 5-6 so i can join a team. before i quit gym i was either on level 5 or 6.

I started at age 9 in level 1 but since I'm in a small town our couches aren't very good like level 4 so they can't teach us much but the scariest thing is im going to a great gym where their average 12 yo is level 6 this video helps

i started gymnastics at the time when i just started walking bars and everything

I'm almost 13 and I'd love to start gymnastics today and the good part is that I'm already very flexible but the bad part is I'm not really good at flips the only flips I can do right now is cartwheel and front walkover

I started gymnastics recently at the age of 12. I had been a self taught gymnast for most of my life. I had always wanted to do gymnastics but 1 I didn’t want to feel left out because the other kids would ever be better than me, and would have already made friends and 2 my mum didn’t want me to do it because she thought I would get hurt. I got the basic skills cartwheel, round off, handstand , bridge, backbend, front limber, back kick over, front walkover, by myself. And recently I landed a front hand spring on a trampoline. The reason I started was because my friend said she was doing it so two weeks after I started, I payed for the 8 week session myself. And I also payed for my Leo myself. Btw my mum did contribute when this trial ended. I loved it and I still love it today , and I consider it a highlight to my week. Oh no kill me now tbh this is soooo cringeyyyyyy

I used to do gymnastics and I started when I was 7 but I quit it when I was 10 but I really want to start again and I’m 12 but at the gym close to my house doesn’t go by age it just goes by like pre team and then the levels so I would be with tiny tiny kids but the thin is I would also be nervice to see my old coaches so idk what to do can someone pls tell me

i started when i was 11, level 3 i’m now 12 and i’m already a level 8/9 training 9 competing 8, so i think i’m going pretty good!

Im just the same but younger, i did ballet during my young age,doing taekwondo during my 8 ,being self thought on gymnastic at my 9-11 and starting gymnastic at 12

I started when I was 6 and I’m 12 and I need help with skills like tumbling and beam can u give me some tips on how to help me with those skills ?

This is so helpfull I started gymnastics at 10 years old (im still 10)

@amandabishop9160

4 жыл бұрын

I'm 10 too..I wanna start next... prolly next year.. I'm scared though...I feel like they will be so ahead of me

@mayracriollo6433

3 жыл бұрын

i too started at too but unfourtunely with the pandemic my training had been delayed, but i am going in summer and wont stop going, i might even get a private

@armiunicorn5102

3 жыл бұрын

@@mayracriollo6433 I quit :/ But that’s nice 👍

@fishhyyy6896

3 жыл бұрын

@@amandabishop9160 don't start next year! I made that mistake and could've done alot more if I started earlier then what I do now even if it's just practising for 10 minutes everyday at home believe me your gonna learn alot In that 1 year so don't waste your time

Started professionally trained gymnastics last year did gymnastics club for 1 month in school year 2 been self taught till year six, its 2019 now and ive just finished my first competition and i came 6th out of gymnast who have been doing it for longer than me i am twelve going on to 13 and would like to tell you late gymnasts in the comments its about dedication and not levels you could be level 1 but if you practice and dedicate your time to it in one year you could become level 3 My best apparatus is vault and beam Im currently trying to get a cartwheel on beam but my coach said i can still learn backwalk overs on the beam if i dont have my cartwheel becuz my balance is great Anyways to gymnast starting at a late age Thats my story💕 Link to a girl who started gymnastics 3 months before the video and is progressing amazingly:kzread.info/dash/bejne/on97o8GCZsTfd8Y.html

I'm 13 (almost 14) and i wanted to be a gymnast since i was 11, but i never really had hope to really become a good gymnast because i was old and plus, i live in an small city, so no chances of me really training. Now i'm trying to find a way to train with a coach in a big city next to my city, i hope i can train and become an good gymnast

Hey I started gymnastics when I was 8 years old before that I just practised simple stuff like cartwheels bridges etc I did a class for a month but had to quit because my parents didn't have the money at the time after a few months I practised some more stuff when I was 9 I has SUPER determined to get my walkovers (front and back) I already had my splits after a bit I kinda stopped because I kept trying and didn't get it right for over a year and a half practising for a few weeks then quiting practising then quiting untill fall/winter 2020 I finally got in the habit to practising everyday I was 10 years old and thought was a normal age until I saw these 11 year olds doing level 7-9 while i was just a level 2 I got my front Walkover on the ground in early 2021 and recently got my back Walkover and my mom finally signed me up to a class (level 1) I was kinda mad since I was definitely over level 1 and close to getting my BHS and can already do a pullover overall was not a level 1 but my mom moved me up a class last week and she says she might move me up again anyways everyone in my class in 5-8 not to mention I'm very close to 5ft and it makes it pretty intimidating but I'm just asking am I to old to be in higher levels before I'm a teen? Aka 13-14+

im ten and in excel bronze and i started at 8 but i taught myself since i was 4 and i always wanted to do it. im late but ye

I wanna start gymnastics at 10 but my insecurities have held me back but I really want to start as I already know how to do a few basic tricks like cartwheels, handstands, backbend, a really bad front walkover, and really bad front handspring.

I'm 12 y/o and cz of Corona I dont have any classes so I learn to do a backhandspring, an aerial, front aerial, front walkover, back walkover, back limber, front flip currently practicing on back tuck but the thing is dat I wnt to b in the Olympics but j dont have any bars or beams to practice nd I dont want to give up on my dream wut should I do. Ps i know I'm 3 years late

I’m a 12 year old I’ve been to gymnastics since 9 and I quit to sign to rhythmic gymnastics and now I’m competing and I’m still way ahead of my level

I’m 13 and I rlly wanna start acrobatics but everyone in the class is so good and I can barely do a bridge :( any advice???

I'm 17 in just a few days. All that beam gymnastics and the really fancy tricks don't really interest me, because I am a musical theatre person, my weakest asset of the triple threat (singing, dancing and acting) is my dancing, and I have been thinking for a bit whether I should start gymnastics just for the strength and conditioning and for those more acrobatic dance moves because Musical Theatre is my dream. I don't know if it's worth it to go join a gymnastics team or if I should try to teach myself the more basic acrobatic moves that I want. Essentially is it worth it to start gymnastics just for your more basic dance acrobatics? I also don't want to eat too much time because now I want to get involved with more theatre around me. Should I take the time for the tricks and flexibility or just focus on the more basic dance and self teach. Any guidance would be great, my ability at making decisions is really bad and it has really gotten to me over the time

I have no idea who you are but I'm so proud of you for getting to level 4 in like a year. I started last year I was ok for a beginner but it was getting so embarrassing and draining (like you said) so I left Im 13 now and I wanna start again, should I join the same classas last time or no?

Im currently 11 and I always wanted to do gymnastics, but instead I was forced to do ballet. Once I quit at the age of 4, I gained weight because I wasn't active enough. Right now I'm trying to lose weight, and start going to gymnastics. I also have a very big fear, so that's what I'm worried about the most. I'm also not flexible at ALL!! Please wish me luck..!!!

I'm 11 and I don't know if I can get in but it's what I love😭😭😭

I started at 13 but I taught my self for 2 years then joined in April 2019 (still 13)

(Rant)The thing is I tried gymnastics when I was 6 but quit after one class bc I didn’t like it. Then I started liking it at 7 and took gymnastics classes on and off until 13, only taking once a week classes when I was doing it. I did learn some skills and I did practice by myself at home sometimes but i was inconsistent with practicing, so it took me a while to get skills. Before COVID I did once a week classes at level 3-4 and because of quarantine I had to stop and rarely practiced at home. I regret not being more determined and consistent when I was younger to develop more skills. Now I’m 14 and I want to do gymnastics but feel like there’s no way I could do gym team bc of quarantine and that I would only be able to go once a week. I used to feel like there wasnt a point of going to gymnastics if I couldn’t join team, but that’s not true. I always wanted to join team but felt like I couldn’t bc it’s something you need to fully commit to and I wouldnt be able to go more than once a week. Recently felt like joining dance is a better option but dance team is something that you have to also commit to I think so I’m stuck.

i started at 5-6, until the age of 8-9 where I stopped, my sister was an amazing gymnast and I would love to get into gymnastics again, im not sure if its too late or if i learned all the tricks i knew, I think i might try it again tho :)

I’m 15 and can do backbend and splits but I can’t do hand stand or none of that never done it before I don’t know if I should try it because I know everyone has been doing it since they were about 5

so I'm 15 and I'm literally the least flexible person ever like I can't even do a forwards roll. I soo wish I did gymnastics when I was younger :((

I want to start doing gymnastics, I’m 12 and i teach myself a: front and back walkover, cartwheel, round off, front and back tuck and backhand spring. If I start gymnastics In wich level i will be?

I really want to be a gymnast I can't even do a cartwheel it's it's just hard for me and everytime I think about it I hurt myself I just attempted a back walkover and I can't I just took a nasty fall and I just can't I don't want to say that I can't but when you tried something over and over and over again you just don't get it you feel like it's absolutely impossible and you'll never learn it that's how I feel right now

Im 13. I started gymnastics 5 months ago. On level 2 currently, and in class with much younger girls. I do have mental blocks but I trust myself I’m doing well because I moved to level 2 after 2 months. Although, I feel like I won’t be able to accomplish anything great when I see very young girls doing way higher things that took them years… So yeah I’m 13 and I just started 5 months ago 😕

@maddy11265

19 күн бұрын

Hows it going?

yea...i started earlier tho, at the age of ten, but before that, i was self taught, and i knew many skills already. after one class, i was ready to move up...but then, i realized, in level two, there were 6 and 7 year olds, who were often doing better than me...floor is something that im rlly good at. i have my backhandspring and punchfront and stuff, but on bars, i cant do a pullup, which is the ONLY thing that stops me from moving up. yes...A FREAKING PULLUPPPP...im almost 12 now...does anyone have tips? :(

I taught myself gymnastics along with all my friends from the day I could walk. I could do front flips, Ariels, back handsprings you name it. Then when I was 11 I hurt my back and couldn't walk for a month and struggled to do any sports or stretch my back at all for 1.5 years along with chronic back pain. I am now 14 and just starting to get my confidence back but im terrified im going to get hurt again. My dreams were to go to the Olympics but its never going to happen now. I can do a handstand and a cartwheel but I dont want to even attempt a backbend because im scared...😔😓

@caliahglymph6267

3 жыл бұрын

You can do it! Keep your potential and faith! I’m starting this year! I’m 14 scared but don’t let anything stop you from doing what you love you can do anything you want! It takes so much motivation to get where you want to be at but I believe in you, and I believe in myself, I have so many things going on but I know with faith I can do this! And you can too.. What I like about this video is that it teaches you even when you’re beat down physically or mentally it doesn’t take anything you can do in life. I believe in you!

Yay I found someone like me! I am 11 and i started gym at 10, c:

im british and i started gymnastics at 7 and quit at 12 i am now 14 and i can do things like (ariels, back and front walkovers and backspring) i want to get back into it but i never did much bar so im pretty shite at it. I also dance so i dont want to mess up my body cause doing both was hard. should i start again if i believe i can actually do something with it?