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

impromark
impromark Posts: 119 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
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?

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  • asdowe13
    asdowe13 Posts: 1,951 Member
    Never too late for a cartwheel.

    Any tutorial for kids should work for an adult.

    No harm in trying.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    What's the worst that could happen?

    Want me to hold your beer?
  • 2lhasas
    2lhasas Posts: 18 Member
    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
    stacyjh1979 Posts: 188 Member
    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
    ThinkInOregon Posts: 283
    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
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    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
    rdkstar Posts: 260 Member
    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
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    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
    lorib642 Posts: 1,942 Member
    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
    Pupslice Posts: 213 Member
    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 :3
  • impromark
    impromark Posts: 119 Member
    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
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    Srsly though, I know it sounds a little sad but warm up and stretch first :)

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