learn gymnastics

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I was a gymnast from age 11-17. I loved doing gymnastics, especially tumbling and the balance beam. However, I was never very good at it. Additionally, my coaches disliked working with me because I was tall and awkward.

But I believe that if I could recover even the modest skills I had then, I would find it magical and enjoyable.

Oh, and I’m currently 43 years old.

i think i’m too old though, i just want to be able to do a split

I’ve just always loved how much fun it looks. In a way I’m grateful I didn’t get into it when I was younger (I’m 23 now) because I think it takes a lot of hardcore dedication, whereas now I feel I could do it just as recreation. I have no illusions, I know I’m not headed for the olympics, but I’d love to be able to do a handstand, a backbend, the splits…things like that. I’m on the hunt for a gym which gives adult lessons!

I have a tendency to add vague goals with no way to measure completion. Instead of having a goal of “learn gymnastics” on 43 Things, I’ve opted for specific skills based goals. I’m currently working on 3 gymnastics strength exercises that should help me progress into more difficult skills down the road – frog stand, bent knee hang, and ring support.

CrossFit St. Charles organized a gymnastics seminar. (Video here: that is me hanging from the rope before the video starts.) It was a day of great fun and very hard work, especially for a big guy like me. At the end of the day, I was so tired I could barely stand.

i so want to do gymnastics it looks soooooooo cool>>

I’ve been at Drama School for 6 weeks now, and I figure training to be an actor, gymnastics would be an infinitely useful skill to have! I won’t be starting yet (I have a 5 week holiday coming up for Xmas, so not gonna pay for something I won’t use!) but once I’m back in London, I’m starting! Already located a club and Adult Gymnastics is twice a week, so it’s happening…. soonish!!

my mother is so strict about after school activities. she says i can only do one sport and i have already chosen dance… somehow i seemed to sneak tennis in there too but i know she won’t let me do gymnastics along with this. maybe next year if i’m still interested.

after watching the olympics i really want to learn to do gymnastics. its almost mesmerising. i have been looking into places around the area but all the places i can find are out in suburbia:( eew suburbia scares me!