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WHEN CAN A CHILD START GYMNASTICS

There’s no hard and fast rule from the American Academy of Pediatrics, and you’ll find gyms with beginner programs for kids as young as 18 months. However, even 12-year-olds aren’t too old to start learning the sport. Visit site: http://www.airshoeuclub.com/child-start-gymnastics/

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WHEN CAN A CHILD START GYMNASTICS

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  1. WHEN CAN A CHILD START GYMNASTICS There’s no hard and fast rule from the American Academy of Pediatrics, and you’ll find gyms with beginner programs for kids as young as 18 months. However, even 12-year-olds aren’t too old to start learning the sport. Above all, gymnastics should be fun, encouraging youngsters to get started with a healthy, active lifestyle. When to Start? Generally, two to five years is seen as a good time to start gymnastics. At this age, most youngsters are naturally interested in running, jumping and tumbling and love to learn new “tricks”. However, ages six to eight are also good times to start the sport. The key is to be sure all classes are developmentally age-appropriate. Kids who are somewhat older will have an easier time paying attention to instruction and learning such basic positions as tuck-and-straddle and simple rolls. More complex skills such as jumping, hopping and walking on a balance beam can follow. Know Your Child As a parent, you probably have a good feel for when your child is ready to start gymnastics. For example, a three-year-old who’s already trying to turn summersaults might be physically ready for

  2. gymnastics instruction, but if he can’t sit still for a story or two, he’s likely not ready for real instruction. Check with local gyms to see if they have free trial classes; this way, you’ll be able to get a good feel for whether your child is really ready for the sport. Super for Health With their natural sense of balance and limber limbs, most kids can adapt pretty naturally to gymnastics and it’s a great way to encourage development of balance, muscle control and strength. Healthy, strong children are more likely to be interested in a whole range of sports and activities, so gymnastics can be a super jumping-off point for a lifetime of good exercise habits. Where to Find a Class Gymnastics classes of all levels, styles and prices can be found throughout your community. Check the local YMCA, community center, after-school programs, summer camps or specialized gymnastics gyms for the right program to suit your child’s age, interest and learning style.

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