What age is too old to start learning gymnastics?

Answer 1

There is no age requirement, but children younger than 4 or 5 generally do not have enough control over their body to do gymnastics and teenagers older than 14 or 15 generally do not start gymnastics because a gymnasts body at that age is very well adjusted to gymnastics with flexibility and muscle. Most gymnasts "retire" at about 16 or 17 anyway, because their body is too "old" or is starting to wear out because of the harsh abuse from years of gymnastics. But, I know several people who have started gymnastics at 14 and are doing very well.

Answer 2

After 1996, the International Federation of Gymnasts instituted age requirements. No one younger than 16 can compete in these Olympics. http://www.speakout.com/activism/issue_briefs/1387b-1.html

Answer 3

Any age it does not matter it only matters what level you are on.

Answer 4

It all depends on your goal. To be an Olympic gymnast, you'd have to start early, but you can enjoy yourself, and even get rather good later in life.

Answer 5

Any age

Answer 6

No