But in recent years, a surprising shift has emerged – more adults are taking up the sport. Whether for fitness or fun, gymnastics is no longer just for the young. What’s the reason for this?

Maybe you’ve watched your kids do a gymnastics class and thought, ‘Wow, that looks so fun’. Adult gymnastics is gaining some serious popularity online, with the TikTok hashtag # ...

Until a recent Monday evening, when I joined about 20 other people for an all-levels adult gymnastics class at the Chelsea Piers Field House in Brooklyn, New York. Even though the summer Olympics ...

Inspired by what she'd watched, not long after the Tokyo Olympics, Castellano summoned the courage to visit Triumph Gymnastics in Cary, North Carolina, the rare gym that offered adult classes.

Lugo-Walsh said the idea of taking up gymnastics in her 30s — and potentially being the only adult in the gym — made her feel awkward. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.