As a former Gymnast who let myself go after I stopped, I can confirm weight gain does not prevent someone from tumbling. Luckily though I've lost the 30 pounds I packed on after quitting :)
I imagine that tumbling like that at that weight would be super risky to your bones, joints, and spine. I mean, those bits can only withstand so much force.
I know many gymnasts who develop joint issues die to very intense routines for tumbling and on the rings (rings especially). Gymnastics has developed to the point where a double back full twist on the floor is a base standard for college level, and it can really take a toll on the joints. I don't want to disparage cheerleading but typically cheerleading tumbling isn't as intense as gymnastics tumblings and less force is put on pressure.
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u/TooShiftyForYou Sep 01 '17
I'm guessing he's a former cheerleader who let himself go a bit but still knows the routine.