Is it too late to learn how to do a cartwheel?

impromark

This is me: male, 38. SW 230, CW 145.

It's been a long, LONG time since I did elementary gymnastics, but I've been wondering if it's too late to start applying a slimmer me to some basic movements. Simply put, I've got a five year old girl with an interest, and while she gets into the classes typical for her age I'm curious as to what *I* can do.

So, cartwheels! Would it event be advisable for me to learn how at my age? And even if so, how? I'm not really at the point to take a class, and the tutorials I've found online seem to be only for kids.

Thoughts?

asdowe13

Never too late for a cartwheel.

Any tutorial for kids should work for an adult.

No harm in trying.

dbmata

What's the worst that could happen?

Want me to hold your beer?

2lhasas

Why not. We do them in my martial arts class occasionally. Good for core and balance. Some of them are not very pretty, but you've got to start somewhere. There is a gymnastics gym near me that offers an adult class once a week. Maybe you could find something in your area.

Congrats on your new fit self!

stacyjh1979

Good luck! I'm sure you can learn...I think I'll pass on that particular goal myself but it can't be that hard to figure out...?

ThinkInOregon

adowe wrote: »

Never too late for a cartwheel.

Any tutorial for kids should work for an adult.

No harm in trying.

This! Never too late!

Need2Exerc1se

It is not! I could never do them as a child. I was too afraid of falling on my head. I have a young relative who is special needs and he recently showed me that can do a cartwheel. When I told him I never could do one he insisted on teaching me. I can never say no to him so at 50 yo, I learned do a cartwheel.

rdkstar

I actually tried one a few weeks ago. I'm in my 40.'s. Ds dared me. Went ok but it felt like I pulled a muscle in my inner thigh. Definitely start stretching for it first.

TeaBea

impromark wrote: »

This is me: male, 38. SW 230, CW 145.

It's been a long, LONG time since I did elementary gymnastics, but I've been wondering if it's too late to start applying a slimmer me to some basic movements. Simply put, I've got a five year old girl with an interest, and while she gets into the classes typical for her age I'm curious as to what *I* can do.

So, cartwheels! Would it event be advisable for me to learn how at my age? And even if so, how? I'm not really at the point to take a class, and the tutorials I've found online seem to be only for kids.

Thoughts?

You can do it!

I was a senior in high school before I learned. No tutorial......I just kept doing it over and over (and over). I'm sure I looked ridiculous at first.

lorib642

Need2Exerc1se wrote: »

It is not! I could never do them as a child. I was too afraid of falling on my head. I have a young relative who is special needs and he recently showed me that can do a cartwheel. When I told him I never could do one he insisted on teaching me. I can never say no to him so at 50 yo, I learned do a cartwheel.

I love this story

OP give it a try.

Pupslice

Need2Exerc1se wrote: »

It is not! I could never do them as a child. I was too afraid of falling on my head. I have a young relative who is special needs and he recently showed me that can do a cartwheel. When I told him I never could do one he insisted on teaching me. I can never say no to him so at 50 yo, I learned do a cartwheel.

awww, that's so sweet

impromark

That's awesome, thanks everyone for the stories and encouragement.

I've since found a variety of adult cartwheel how-tos on Youtube, even a couple from Crossfit types. Sounds like it's never too early to learn.

I don't expect to take on many ninjas in my neck of the woods, but being able to cartwheel out of a shuriken's path has always appealed to me. Here we go.

Mark

sofaking6

Srsly though, I know it sounds a little sad but warm up and stretch first