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Right Age for Gymnastics


Hi,

I am 36 years old and I am wanting to learn gymnastics, as a true gymnast training for the Olympics. Am I too old to learn and perform the skills? I also wear glasses.

-- Nancy


Hi, Nancy,
:-)
Get fitted for contacts. I trained in glasses for a long time myself, but contacts are much safer.


About one in three million females will make it to the Olympics as an Artistic Gymnast. If that sort of challenge motivates you, find a quality gymnastics program and start training! To make it to an elite level within a reasonable number of years you should plan on 3-6 hours of training per day.

I have publications available on www.CoachWayne.com
and be sure to visit www.Sekerova.com to get to know one Olympic gymnast.

Have fun, be safe, push HARD!
~CW

You may also be interested in the following:
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Back Tuck Progressions
Benchmarks of Excellence
Cross Arm Spot 
Gymnastics Jump
Jump, Set, Tuck
Lunge to Handstand 
Round-Off Hand Placement
Straight Body Fall


 


Coach Wayne was the Head Coach for the Savannah College of Art and Design Cheerleading team and Executive Coach of Olympic Gymnast Zuzana Sekerova. His articles, videos, and books have been used by students and instructors worldwide since 1991. Coach Wayne is available for tumbling instructor certification training. For booking information, coaches/owners should text or call 912.238.1747.



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