How Do You Become An Elite Gymnast?
• Start gymnastics as early as possible. Elite gymnasts are very young because you are more flexible and supple when you are young. In order to reach the top level it’s important to start at a young age. Most elite gymnasts start training between 3-6 years of age and are selected by coaches who recognize their potential to succeed in gymnastics. • Have the right body. Although this is something you can’t control, you will need to have a certain body type to make it as an elite gymnast. Top gymnasts are very short and small, but also strong and muscular. Any sport has a specific body type that suits it. For example, most successful basketball players are very tall. If you do not have the right body you can still make it as a top competitive gymnast, but elite may not be for you. • Be in a high level for your age. In order to reach elite you will need to be very advanced for your age. You cannot compete level 5 or above until you are at least 7-years-old, and you should be at least that
