Is 13 years old too old to start gymnastics?
931165
I think it would be great for you to get back involved. Most gyms will pair you with kids your own age. When you compete no matter what level you are on you will compete against other kids your age on the same level. For instance if you are a 13 year old Level 3 you will compete against other 13 year old Level 3's not 6 year old Level 3's or 13 year old Level 6's.
685854
You're never too old to do something you love.  I'm 26 and have been skating for 10 years.  I have quite a few friends in their late 20's and now early 30's who are just as involved in the sport as ever and progressing right along with it.  \n\nI say go for it and have a blast!!!
694935
You're aren't too old, to go competitive to Olympics, maybe, but not too old to do gymnastics!\n\nThe hanging upside down this would help, that's like a back bend kick over and a back walk over which Will later help with back handsprings. \n\nTell your mom people older than you start and do gymnastics, in their 20's even, and tell her all the benefits of gymnastics. Good for your body (keeps you healthy and away from drugs and alcohol - - for the most part), you get to meet knew people and friends...just to try and convince her.\n\nIf she won't let you, try out for cheerleading at school, you don't HAVE to know gymnastics to get in, and they can help you!\n\nI hope that your mom lets you and that you become a good gymnast! Good luck and have fun!
711129
Yes, of course! And hopefully, your other daughter will get into sports, or at least gymnastics after this. Gymnastics is fun to do just for a hobby or competitive. It is a good thing for them to keep moving and burning calories and getting flexible!, but having fun and meeting friends at the same time. If they show no interest at all, I'd try and let them do one class, and if they don't like it, then don't make them do the class, you want to make sure they enjoy what they are doing. I hope you decide to put them into a class!
850295
There is no age limitations. Most people on level four I knew were like 9 year olds, but I knew nine year olds which were on level 8, and I knew 20 year olds who were on level 5. It is just a matter of your skill. If it is a highly competitive  gym, then they will probably be no older than 11 on level four. They don't take younger than 7 on level 5, so older than that on four.
1169276
You can't really control when you fall in love, can you? So I would say, no, 13 is not too young to feel love. \n\nAs far as having a boyfriend when you're 13, I would also say that's ok as long as the relationship is pure. Plus, it depends on what your parents think. If your parents think you're too young to have a boyfriend you should respect that, because a Christian should honor their father and mother.
607968
How old is your son?and if he younger than 13,I think you should wait until he is old enough to understand.
555117
Slowly.  Your body can't do the things it could 10 years ago.  It also breaks a little easier.  Start small and don't expect your skill level to be the same.  But yeah, I see no reason why you wouldn't if that's something you want to do.
772125
No I am in level 4 and I am 13. Go for it.
678661
Most likely, if you're older than about 13.
365969
They're both good, but you can have an actual paying career in dance if you're good enough.  No one gets paid to do gymnastics.  I love gymnastics, did it for 15 years, but it's hard on the body.  I'm 36 and in constant pain now.  Dance is hard on the body too, so it's a toss up.  Go with the one that makes you smile.  Do you like all the events in gymnastics or do you just do floor?  If that's the case maybe dance is for you.  However, if you can't live without bars or beam, then gymnastics is for you.  Good luck
586405
That's becoming a problem now, finding a gym that does more gymnastics than cheerleading.  My best advice to you is to search the yellow pages, and then go check each gym out in person.  Checking each one out is the absolute best way to determine a gym's focus.  Make sure to meet the coach that your child will have, and make sure her priorities are the same as the gym.  Also, as a side bit of information, if your daughter does do cheerleading at any time, do not allow her to tumble on the hard wood floor.  I've been a gymnast for 10 years and a coach for 2, and I've seen way too many of our girls come in injured from cheerleading. I myself did cheerleading for 1 year, and I sucessfully blew out my knee and did serious damage to my ankle doing Round-offs, or round-off back handsprings.  Easy tricks, compared to what I do in the gym, but they still put me out of competition, and I may never be able to return.  So, I urge you to share that with your daughter if she ever decides to cheer.  Hope I helped!
826899
Don't worry about that until you reach 13...
203719
I am signing up at my local YMCA. I promised myself I'd do it before age 40, so here we go.\nThey can also point in the right direction, like possibly the Boys and Girls Clubs.
569537
Actually I don't think most gyms will take children until they are atleast 18 months-2yrs but maybe you can find one that starts earlier. As for the gym you choose,it depends on where you live in West Virginia. It also depends on what kind of gym you want to join (large gym as opposed to a small gym). A large gym might have more equipment but that doesn't necessarily mean it is better. I go to a smaller gym and I really like it because I know a lot of people there and like all of the coaches that work there too. Its more personal that way and more fun, to me at least. To find a list of gyms in your area you should go to the main yahoo page and then click on 'yellow pages'. Type 'gymnastics' in the 'your search' box. You also need to enter your addres in the location box. A list of gyms will come up along with phone numbers, addresses and even driving instructions in order of distance from your address. Some of them even have websites so you can check them out online. Hope this helps!
959530
not really...\nby the way, im 13 too...
686291
ABSOLUTELY NOT!  At 13, first of all, you don't need to worry about losing weight, you may still have a bit of baby fat but that's okay, you'll grow more and the fat will redistribute itself.  To be a good dancer, rather than being thin, you need to have a high endurance level, a good sense of balance,  and work on strengthening your leg muscles and your ankles.  Do lots of stretching exercises and practice your basic skills.  Concentrate on the position of your body and your arms as well as on what your feet are doing, and eventually the body and arm positioning and movements will become second nature to you.  Most of all, practice, practice, practice, practice.  Even 10 or 15 minutes of working on the five positions, three or four times a day is good; hour-long sessions once a day or so if you can manage it is better.  Your local library should have a selection of "how-to" videos that you can borrow, or you should be able to rent one from your local video store; or pick up an instructional book on ballet at the library, the illustrations should help. Ask your mom if she would consider buying you an inexpensive, full-length mirror for your room so you can see what your feet and body are doing.  If you are already enrolled in dance, don't be afraid to ask your instructor for pointers and for extra help if you need it, she wants you to become the best dancer you can be.  Practice sessions with a classmate can be fun, as well and you can help each other.  Yeah, I know, but I took dance myself when I was a girl, and my daughter took it for several years as well.  Break a leg! (Showbiz term for good luck)