Big Tumbling & Bars!

Exciting day in the gym when guests Donnell Wittenburg and Marvin Kimble came in to do a little (or big) tumbling on the rod floor and floor. They also came in the week before and Donnell has now performed the first completed double double on the floor and rod floor in our gym!
My ankle is slowly but surely getting better. It is actually ahead of schedule according to my doctor and PT but I would still like it to go faster! Doing a little more on bars and jogging on the vault runway and doing more jumping on the trampoline! I will keep adding more as tolerated!
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Credits:
Created by: Stacey Nash
Animation by: Ryan Brooks
Music by: Music Vine

[@oliviab723]

God I love Andy... the breathe of fresh air USAG coaches need

[@river8760]

It would be amazing if every coach was like Andy. He’s the best.

[@rjt93]

Agreed.

[@chrissyjoy08]

@@river8760 we need more like Andy and also Chow and Mihai.

[@crissy7183]

I love him! I was watching some of Chellsie’s competition & it’s so sweet to see his face after she finishes a routine. Such a great guy.

[@enchantedella6495]

"Did you forget there was a bar there to hold on to?" LOL. Andy is hilarious.

[@arongoffin]

that was awesome

[@NF30]

Seeing how you actually _want_ to vault is making me so happy!

[@gabisimms1132]

Donnell is probably my favorite male gymnast, so happy to see both of you training

[@LoyaFrostwind]

Donnell and Akash are my favorites right now.

[@sarahlee988]

Donnell is one of my favorite male gymnasts of all time and I was so freaking mad when he wasn't picked for the Olympic team!

[@justaguy1182]

Well he is kind of old... And far from the top

[@pjbottoms8095]

"You forget there is a bar there to hold onto" LOL! Andy always cracks me up!!!

[@suzannekratosmaker7484]

Not gonna lie, I definitely didn't mind the cameos in this video. 🤣😍 Chellsie has the most incredible shoulders. Goals for sure.

[@honeyfromthebee]

Donnell is probably my favorite US MAG gymnast competing. Love his tumbling.

[@TheFitCurls]

Marvin clearly needs Audrielle to coach him on that bar drill.

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Absolutely

[@alessayoung4943]

Stacey you gotta get Andy mic'd up! Think of all those fetch comments we're missing 😂

[@alyssastclaire]

Marvin didn’t start in a lunge, that’s why it didn’t work 😂 I hope they stick around for a bit, I’d love to see some fitness competitions!

[@tpocain]

8:32 YEEOUCH!! Now THIS looks like what I'D end up doing...My legs won't clear the stupid thing!🤣

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Haha yes that was his mistake! I might have to get Audrie in to explain it to him

[@NixieRainHarper]

Donnell is insane!

[@coleyderp]

Lol staying up too late reading and swearing too much is so relatable 😂

[@chc94]

I do that on a regular basis. When I was teaching school, the kids would get a kick out of hearing me try not to curse and then making up something in place of it.

[@janeburnham295]

my favorite part of the week is seeing chellsie uploaded (:

[@RachaelAustin007]

I would prefer Andy's form of communication any day over toxic masculinity. just saying

[@cristakampert8740]

Those 2 small comments of Andy about the training centre in this video just tell you how an outstanding coach he is, also in the good, protective way!!!

[@FrancesBaconandEggs]

Marvin and Donnell are my MAG crushes (along with Bart Deurloo). Donnell especially is just so STRONG and the thorst is real. And his dismount on bars... *chefs kiss* I hope they come hang out at the gym more often-maybe Marvin can give Chellsie some high bar pointers? Sorry, I’m just fangirling so much over here.

[@gingerp6631]

Love seeing Chellsie performing gymnastics! She was one of my faves when she was in elite. She had a normal body and was consistent; did not have a apparatus that was her weak spot. A true all around gymnast and just her bad luck at the Olympics. Keep at it! Inspirational when it is the norm that gymnasts are considered too old.

[@speedstackinggurl]

Marvin at 8:35, ouch but thank you for the laugh! I really enjoyed getting so see Donnell and Marvin today, nice change of pace for the video. "30th times the charm!" "4th, come on now" I'm dying laughing, straight fire out of chellsie. Seeing the jam in that final angle, no idea how she pulls that off, my arms would've twisted off 3 inches into that skill.

[@nicolekennedy6841]

Awesome seeing some of the USA men in there training too. It would be so amazing to see all 3 of these gymnasts competing in Tokyo next summer 🤗

[@rjt93]

Love Chellsie’s straight body kip-cast-handstands, they are so powerful. It was awesome seeing DonDon and Marvin- two of the USA MAG’s most talented gymnasts in the current batch of elites (no shade to Sam or Yul). I also love how team M&M stays close with team Salto.

[@NatalieMarie917]

That “NO ADULTS” rule on the sign cuts deep every time. 😩 Surely I’m not the only adult here who has been wanting to get back into gymnastics but doesn’t have a gym nearby that will let adults use the equipment (unless there’s already an established relationship). My old gym closed down, so I’m SOL unless I choose to drive 2+ hours to an elusive adult-friendly gym.

[@DMH_701]

Chellsie is an adult remember?

[@DreamPowerGilroy]

In a previous video they said that No Adults sign is a rule from kids' birthday parties (as I recall).

[@cristakampert8740]

On instagram Chellsie posted that they were thinking how to adjust the sign!

[@littleflower9536]

Right - bc adults who have no experience could hurt themselves. Like me lol! It’s allowed with an instructor. In an earlier video, they showed an adult class at the gym.

[@NatalieMarie917]

@@littleflower9536 the gyms I have spoken to have that rule regardless of whether they are new to the sport or not. I have heard that it has a lot to do with the type of insurance they have. I am not an inexperienced gymnast, but I wasn’t a competitive gymnast, so I don’t have a lot of proof of experience. None of the gyms within a 200 mile radius allow adults older than about 23 (most likely to accommodate college athletes). I have also heard that a lot of gyms don’t purchase more expensive insurance because they don’t expect to make enough money from adults to make the extra costs worthwhile. But I guess that’s a good thing for the gyms that do allow adults.. especially those that offer weekly adult gymnastics classes. They have less competition with other gyms that way.

[@girthystud]

can we get a gym tour?? i’m very interested on what’s up stairs

[@alexkaitlinthomas]

Same lol! I reckon it's a viewing area or eating area for kids parties

[@nicolekennedy6841]

Me too! I'm also intrigued by the thing that appears to be a slide?

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

That’s an idea! Upstairs is a viewing area and three tot rooms!

[@jerryobstarczyk9605]

I never realized that. Thankx, G.J. Obstarczyk

[@mena94x3]

Chellsie Memmel - TOUR TOUR TOUR! We demand a tour! 🥰🥰

[@NF30]

Ooooh so excited to see you on bars again Chellsie! Hope you're recovering fast!

[@Autistic_gymnast]

both my gymnastics coaches recommended I watch your channel just to keep me inspired and look for techniques and because I sprained my ankle back in September I'm finally able to tumble again I'm not a pro gymnast I'm a level 3 I'm working on my backhand spring and trying to get my round offs back I might ask my coach if I can vlog my progress

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Glad to hear you are able to tumble again!!

[@NF30]

The HEIGHT on your releases is amazing! So much fun to watch! Are they as fun as a double layout?

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Not quite as fun but close!

[@RCola1217]

I am 100% here for the milestone on bars. That was hella FETCH!!

[@katrinasweet5973]

These videos are so heartwarming and it makes me so happy to see someone really enjoying training and having fun

[@danielaurazan5988]

"aaaaaand fetch" haha these videos are awesome, keep up the great work Chellsie!

[@chrissyjoy08]

5:32 was so strangely excited about that suggestion for the guys to use the costumes... so sad it didn't happen, that would've been EPIC!

[@juliomadrid87]

I'm a father of two.. and I always catch myself smiling with their relationship... It is so refreshing to see Chellsie at thal level of mental control and be able to master bars even when she wants to train all events!!! Yo GO Chell Cocoo!!!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you!

[@brodypenn]

Imagine being in a room with so much talent you forget about Chellsie Memmel. 😂

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

🤣

[@rexjdk]

Loving the bar work. And the guys tumbling was great as well.

[@jenna5578]

Loving the updates as always!! Gosh it’s so great to see gymnasts appreciating gymnastics from other gymnasts!!! A nice reminder that at the end of the day, we all just love the sport and that’s what is important :)

[@cats7414]

When Chellsie competes she should TOTALLY flex at the end of the routine, SO BADASS!!!

[@tinakover385]

My god, Donnell is a juggernaut! Phenomenal!

[@scootdude12]

crazy to think that Simone does the same/ harder tumbling than the men with better form, she really is the best

[@Appaddict01]

Jake Dalton had fantastic tumbling form and pointed toes on everything.

[@captainbryce1]

@@Appaddict01 Stacy Ervin Jr. also had a really great laid out double Arabian (probably the best I've ever seen). But to see regularly perfect form in men's floor, you've got to go all the way back to the days of Alexei Nemov and Kyle Shewfelt.

[@Appaddict01]

Bryce Davis Carlos Yulo and another guy (name I cannot remember) both have incredibly clean tumbling on FX.

[@bagelized]

Have you ever seen men’s gymnastics...? Looool

[@scootdude12]

@@bagelized i actually meant the men inn this video, but it is safe to say that biles does have better form than some male Olympians

[@kimjenkins5456]

I could watch you train for hours... awesome gymnastics with a side of Andy’s dry sense of humor makes for great entertainment 💗💗💙💙

[@phyllisellis5262]

I could seriously watch the two of you for hours! Andy, you really make me miss my Dad. That soft spoken support and teasing is just heartwarming! Keep up the great work Chellsie!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you

[@rachelsmith3718]

Maybe you can get one of your friends to teach you the kovacs on the high bar. ;)

[@mariefein9344]

Glad you’re healing, can’t wait to see you tumbling again.

[@brunocarvalho9989]

I like the humor sense of them!

[@maruxfmm1407]

The shot of the jam at that angle made my brain 🧠 shut down. Holy flexible joints, Batman!!!

[@samsmith6481]

Chelsie! What an inspiration!!!!! Everyone is routing for you please keep going!!!

[@samsmith6481]

Sorry bout spelling Chellsie xx

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you

[@mariapell370]

My current coach actually trained Donnell when he was younger.

[@crissy7183]

I burst out laughing when she stumbled backwards & woke my husband up! lol

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

😂

[@KandeShack]

Your technique is wonderful and your form is beautiful!! Keep up the good work!!👏🏼👏🏼

[@kbrown5523]

Every time I think I can't love your videos more you do something extra, loved seeing the guys here this week!

[@FlipFlyTumble]

yay! marvin and donnell!

[@susandilaudo9534]

yesssssa!!!!!! donnell!!!! he is the sole reason i started paying attention to men's gymnastics!!! i LOVE him.

[@alexkaitlinthomas]

Chellsie - are you planning to increase the amount of training you do as competitions get closer? And if we put aside the injury, are you on track in terms of where you hoped your skills would be at this point? (I mean from making your 'it's a comeback announcement to now).

[@alexkaitlinthomas]

Chel actually answered the first part this in her FIG 'catch up with Chellsie'. She said she would likely start to do more hours as comps get nearer.

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Yes I will most likely increase as things get closer!

[@milanopiano]

Yay, new people! Are Donnell and Marvin going to stick around in future video's, just like Rahdea? Also reading too long is not a vice, Chellsie hahahaha XD

[@chrissyjoy08]

Agreed! Reading too long or too long is totally not a vice 🤣😉

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

I hope they continue to come in!

[@lydiabuercklin4646]

Can't wait for the jam+double front dismount on bars!

[@kellimiller485]

Good tumbling and uneven bars video chellsie memmel 🤸‍♀️✊

[@johncastro39]

Best of luck to you miss chelsea. You can do it. Keep going!!!

[@loletafiler3924]

I’m so sorry about your injury. I hope That u really take all the time necessary to heal. You’ve come so far and I hope we can see u on the us team. You are such a strong gymnast and such and inspiration. Keep it up girl! But take the time to heal and enjoy every moment. It’s the moments in life that give u joy not just the end result.

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you and yes I will take all the time necessary!

[@eveellis6700]

Love you and your channel!!! You're awesome!!

[@canineaspirations]

I love your videos and look forward to them every Sunday.

[@arongoffin]

This video REALLY made me chuckle!

[@zeafonso9416]

THANK YOU!!! So great to see you guys again!!!! Keep them coming! We are cheering for you!!!

[@tiffanychamblee4664]

I just love these videos. I talk about them on my tiktok lives all the time!!!

[@jellocat4100]

Chelsie good luck on the recovery and love your videos!

[@JoleneDaviesITKWJ]

WOW.... seeing the men's tumbling is so cool too! Thanks for that!

[@beawitched5252]

👏🏻👏🏻😆😆😆👏🏻👏🏻 I just smile from start to finish 🙌🏻💪🏻

[@thegutlesswarrior9488]

OMFG... I can totally relate to staying up too late & I think I can out swear a sailor😂😂 I totally forgot to use fetch while watching Chellsie's bar work... I think it started with a few holy shit she's getting killer flight with the releases and I literally hollered out "FUCK YEAH!!!!" when she caught it. (I watched the Halloween video and about died laughing.. It was just awesome and I totally needed that so thank you Chellsie for being awesome & an inspiration💜💜!!)

[@sydneybower7392]

Haha (30th times the charm) *it’s like me trying to get my back handspring on beam

[@lilianr513]

Loved seeing the guys! Keep it up chelsea

[@chc94]

This was great!

[@Laura-ch7fl]

I love your channel so much! Thank you for sharing!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

🙂

[@khumber2102]

Love love love!!!!

[@nathanglover8437]

Stalders are looking nice!

[@imsotalented]

Yay a new Chellsie video! ☺️❤️

[@Elong.]

Donnell’s killin it! 🔥

[@leahhirst5368]

Chelsie “can I borrow that” asif she coudnt just wip one round like that 😂

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Haha not yet I can’t

[@cauthoncrazy]

The editing in the last 5 was some of the best yet!! Loved it, Nash!

[@Redh3adElizabeth]

Loved the whole video, with Marvin’s fail at 8:28 being the most hilarious part😆

[@kimberlyk3928]

I could watch you guys for hours from a former gymnast!

[@karilevasseur6124]

Sunday with Chellsie!

[@ayslinnMashbury7394JC]

Whittenburg I love you your awesome

[@delaneyking8588]

Your so amazing keep up the good work.

[@adrianops7]

Love waking up to a new video of yours on my feed. Keep going girl, but gently please :)

[@river8760]

Donnell is incredible! 😱

[@smurfke008]

And FETCH! I yelled so loud that i scared the dog 😂 you're shape is just amazing, and respect for your patience while jogging.

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

😂🙂

[@Eowyn126]

Yes I love bars day!!!

[@alliewilliams8790]

0:58. Me too, Chellsie. Me too.

[@sophieschnake4742]

Loved seeing the men there!

[@benjaminstafford1496]

I'm so jealous! You are very elegant!

[@thecatspajamas8918]

Chellsie, how do you do bars while wearing your wedding ring? Doesn’t it hurt your hand?

[@viickiitoriia]

I was just thinking about that!

[@sarahcrawford9589]

Maybe it’s a silicone ring? I saw a dancer wear one not long ago.

[@crissy7183]

I was just thinking the same!

[@suziclark4244]

@@sarahcrawford9589 It looks like a silicone ring to me! I have one and it's similar

[@r.m.2737]

Even is that is a silicon ring, I think it is a bad idea wear it while she is training.

[@vicentejordanvanderlipe8247]

this was lowkey clickbait but haha i still love watching these videos...

[@LJ-my2tp]

The slow Mo was very cool

[@lillystrayer5692]

Chelsie judged me 2 years ago and it was so fun

[@ptkake08]

Gotta get an episode of "mic'd up" with Andy so we can hear what he's saying. haha.

[@jerryobstarczyk9605]

30 days for that ankle? Iam genuinely amazed. Congratulations!

[@lindseyrobison7579]

Chellsie I love your videos, they’re really great. But will those boys be back next week?!?! 😍

[@heatherwicker9990]

I always wonder what is going through their minds as they swing bars or tumble and so on? Two talented good looking men there too! Keep rocking it! I wish I had half your discipline to get into good shape! After teaching school all day I’m too exhausted to do much then I have to take care of my mom too. Long days. Need to do something though.

[@mm4chelle]

Donnell is famous, look him up!

[@heatherwicker9990]

@@mm4chelle I know who he is. I’ve watched gymnastics for years. I hope he makes the Olympic team. I’ve always liked him and John Orozco. I might have misspelled his name...sorry! Either way I know who he is. 😁

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

For me it my cue words

[@alexkaitlinthomas]

Chellsie - what's the upstairs part of the gym? Is it a viewing area?

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Viewing area and tot areas!

[@MusicMoviesTheaterHockeyOhMy]

we have the same issue, staying up late to read and swearing. Except I could be more active and she is active all the time

[@tpocain]

She'll stay up all night readin' and cussin'!🤣

[@mm4chelle]

I love you, and I need merch

[@anovemberstar]

OMG LOVE your pak salto!!!!! really not that long ago when you were just starting to swing between the bars with it, and have andy spot you !!! man, i wish i could know what it FEELs like to do some of those skills; ones that look so cool, but ones that were way way way above my skill level ... i bet im not the only one on here who wants the ability to FEEL what doing some of these skills feel like ... i wonder if 'older' gymnasts, say like Nadia Commenci, feel that way too, when they see the wide range of skills done today that just hadn't been thought of back then? or do they have such detailed body awareness, they could feel what it woudl be like without ever having done it???

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

I wish everyone could feel what it’s like doing some of these skills!!

[@anovemberstar]

@@ChellsieMemmel23 i don't think its something you could even begin to explain either .eh!.. I was really good at tumbling ... never quite got up to learning twists ..(but hey, i started aged 12, and moved up to what would now be level 8 after two years, a 2 year break and one more year of gymnastics, so not too bad I reckon!) but I loved the speed i got from 2 back handsprings, maybe a tuck in between, another 1-2 back handsprings ending up with a layout, that, if I went high enough, felt like flying ... :D