How do you teach yourself to do gymnastics?

Answer by  ferfer72 (2623)

You need to be very careful. Gymnastics can be a very dangerous sport. If you insist on teaching yourself, start with easy moves like cartwheels. Get a friend to help spot you (and call for help if you get hurt). Make sure you stretch very thoroughly before you start anything.

Answer by  noonespecial (235)

Instructions can be found on YouTube and EHow. They'll help you start but if you want to excel, find a gym to train at and learn from a professional.

Answer by  TheAnswerFairy (2345)

You can get books out of the library that describe how to do gymnastic moves. But of course the best way to learn proper technique is to have a teacher.

Answer by  coshaye (30)

First you need to figure out if you are coridinated? Try to walk heel, toe, feet in front of each other down a straight line.

Answer by  Sarah38 (70)

You need to go outside and stretch out your legs, arms, shoulders, back, and neck. Then work on simple things like cartwheels and hand-stands. Work on back-bends and flexibility. When you think you have mastered that, go on to back walk-overs and back hand-springs.

Answer by  Anonymous

Gymnastics is not an easy sport. First i think you need to have a dance background in order to be comfortable. You will have to trust youself in every step of the way. Always have someone with you when you are praticing never be alone. Be safe and have fun!

Answer by  aks (221)

While doing gymnastics, you should rehearse on a soft surface so that you don't hurt yourself when you fall. Take training from a gymnastics coach about how to stretch the different parts of your body. Before starting the stretching exercises, you should do some warm-up exercises to prepare yourself.