Based on the facts presented above, you may believe that if you are above the age of 12, it is too late to begin gymnastics. That is not correct! Gymnastics may be started at any age. The only factor that determines how successful a person will be is how much time they can spend training. Anyone who wants to can learn to tumble. The only people who might have a problem are those who have an injury or illness that prevents them from doing certain movements safely. In conclusion, anyone of any age can start learning to tumble. It is up to each individual what their age will be when they decide to start training. However, for most people, it is best to start when you are between the ages of 4 and 7 because that is when the brain is developing most rapidly and this is important when learning something new.