MAG selective adult gymnastics men

[dagog]

hey,
wanted to ask how relastic it is to start gymnastic as an adult,while focusing on high bars and pbars.
with a goal of just picking up some c skills and not going for full routine?

 

[Dahlialover]

Sure. You’ll need to find The right coach and gym. You’ll also need to be open to learning basic non-tumbling floor skills in order to learn the body positions for pbars and highbar skills.

 

[dagog]

Sure. You’ll need to find The right coach and gym. You’ll also need to be open to learning basic non-tumbling floor skills in order to learn the body positions for pbars and highbar skills.

another place i got an "almost impossible" as an answer.
interesting range of replies.
could be different philosophies of gymnastics.

 

[sun]

another place i got an "almost impossible" as an answer.
interesting range of replies.
could be different philosophies of gymnastics.

There is definitely old-school thinking and elitism present in the gymnastics community, but there's an increasing amount of open mindedness and progressive thinking imo.

Your goal is very reasonable to me - best bet is probably to find a college that participates in NAIGC and join their club. Next best would be to find a gymnastics gym that offers open gym - it's reasonable that you can find someone working out at open gym to point you in the right direction, especially when you have the specific goal of C-skills on 2 events.

 

[dagog]

There is definitely old-school thinking and elitism present in the gymnastics community, but there's an increasing amount of open mindedness and progressive thinking imo.

Your goal is very reasonable to me - best bet is probably to find a college that participates in NAIGC and join their club. Next best would be to find a gymnastics gym that offers open gym - it's reasonable that you can find someone working out at open gym to point you in the right direction, especially when you have the specific goal of C-skills on 2 events.

thanks for the encouragement.
i have a place in mind and wanted to get some strength and conditioning first, to not waste peoples time.
i am following david tilly on youtube. and he comes from a place of culture changing in gymnastics.
really interesting to see gymnastics in this future of "open mindedness and progressive thinking"

 

[Invisible Duck]

Maybe have a look at Power Monkey well, for some ideas for strength and flex training.
I think it was originally designed for CrossFit athletes wanting to get better at the gymnastics side of things, but either way it’s aimed a bit more at adults and will likely be helpful for things like rings strength.
(No affiliation, just trying to be helpful!)
(I’m also involved in adult gymnastics training so feel free to message if you like)

 

[dagog]

Maybe have a look at Power Monkey well, for some ideas for strength and flex training.
I think it was originally designed for CrossFit athletes wanting to get better at the gymnastics side of things, but either way it’s aimed a bit more at adults and will likely be helpful for things like rings strength.
(No affiliation, just trying to be helpful!)
(I’m also involved in adult gymnastics training so feel free to message if you like)

thanks i will look them up

 

[NinjaMeals]

hey,
wanted to ask how relastic it is to start gymnastic as an adult,while focusing on high bars and pbars.
with a goal of just picking up some c skills and not going for full routine?

The answer to that depends entirely on your genetics and fitness levels. Are you 400lbs and unwilling to change? If that is the case, then your goal is impossible. However, if you are in your 20s-early 30s, short-average in height, have a history of fitness and good genetics, then your goal is 100% attainable. I would recommend training 8-10 hours a week, if possible, and taking weekly private lessons. When finding a coach for private lessons, try to choose one who coaches team. This is because the requirements are higher for team coaches and they need a certification, but pretty much anyone can be a rec (short for recreational) coach. Are there any gyms near you with adult classes? 8 hours per week of classes would lead to substantially quicker progress than 8 hours per week of open gym without any guidance on how to train correctly. However, try to make the most of the options you have available because 8 hours of unguided open gym time will still be more beneficial than sitting on the couch.

 

[dagog]

The answer to that depends entirely on your genetics and fitness levels. Are you 400lbs and unwilling to change? If that is the case, then your goal is impossible. However, if you are in your 20s-early 30s, short-average in height, have a history of fitness and good genetics, then your goal is 100% attainable. I would recommend training 8-10 hours a week, if possible, and taking weekly private lessons. When finding a coach for private lessons, try to choose one who coaches team. This is because the requirements are higher for team coaches and they need a certification, but pretty much anyone can be a rec (short for recreational) coach. Are there any gyms near you with adult classes? 8 hours per week of classes would lead to substantially quicker progress than 8 hours per week of open gym without any guidance on how to train correctly. However, try to make the most of the options you have available because 8 hours of unguided open gym time will still be more beneficial than sitting on the couch

do accept your terms.
i have a place that do rec that also train pros for competitions.
8 hours a week sounds highly doable. to be honest i tough it might take more when you hear the training regime of a gymnast.

 

[NinjaMeals]

do accept your terms.
i have a place that do rec that also train pros for competitions.
8 hours a week sounds highly doable. to be honest i tough it might take more when you hear the training regime of a gymnast.

Many elites train for 40+ hours a week, but that is only necessary for those hoping to participate in the Olympics. There is a point of diminishing returns and the risk of injury increases exponentially, especially if you are an adult and just starting out. What skills do you currently have, and how long have you been training for/wanted to train? At the gym I coach at, this is how often our team practices -
Level 10 : 20 hours per week
Levels 7-9 : 15 hours per week
Levels 4-6 : 12 hours per week
Level 3 : 10 hours per week
8-10 hours is a good starting point, giving your body time to adapt to the rigors of training. As long as you have a coach and train efficiently, you shouldn't ever need much more than 8-10 hours per week.

If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss a path forward in terms of accomplishing your goals, feel free to send me a direct message! I like helping people out

 

[dagog]

Many elites train for 40+ hours a week, but that is only necessary for those hoping to participate in the Olympics. There is a point of diminishing returns and the risk of injury increases exponentially, especially if you are an adult and just starting out. What skills do you currently have, and how long have you been training for/wanted to train? At the gym I coach at, this is how often our team practices -
Level 10 : 20 hours per week
Levels 7-9 : 15 hours per week
Levels 4-6 : 12 hours per week
Level 3 : 10 hours per week
8-10 hours is a good starting point, giving your body time to adapt to the rigors of training. As long as you have a coach and train efficiently, you shouldn't ever need much more than 8-10 hours per week.

If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss a path forward in terms of accomplishing your goals, feel free to send me a direct message! I like helping people out

i been training without clear direction.
around 1h a day.
and i thought maybe i should focus on something specific.
always admired gymnastics but never engaged with it.

i can do up to 11 hours a week.

and thanks for the tips.
in another four om i visited, left with the impression of 20 20 hours a week is a must.
so its encouraging hearing other perspectives.

 

[NinjaMeals]

i been training without clear direction.
around 1h a day.
and i thought maybe i should focus on something specific.
always admired gymnastics but never engaged with it.

i can do up to 11 hours a week.

and thanks for the tips.
in another four om i visited, left with the impression of 20 20 hours a week is a must.
so its encouraging hearing other perspectives.

I would highly recommend finding a coach who could give you more of a clear direction. Do you spend this hour participating in open gym or in a class? If it's a class, then is the coach actively teaching the students or treating it more like an open gym? I have even more questions - do you have a decent handstand, cartwheel and round-off? Floor helps with every other event, and the floor basics will help you with understanding the fundamental body positions in gymnastics.