Chellsie's Adult Gymanstics Journey: Week 16 Part 2

I love this video and I love tumbling! This was such a fun pass to try again and I will definitely keep working on. I love that my 3 day a week training plan ( 3 days of gymnastics and two of conditioning) is still working well and I am able to make the progress that I am!
Thank you Stacey!
Credits:
Directed and Edited by: Stacey Nash
nashrightnow.com
Shot by: Carlo Besasie
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Animation by: Ryan Brooks
Music provided by: Music Vine
Copyright 2020 Nash Creative LLC

[@isalmeida2006]

This comeback is so timely because it carries so many relevant messages: - It's possible to achieve results with non-abusive training and coaching - Your age should not determine your gymnastics - The importance of the athlete having an active voice - Gymnastics can be performed at elite level after becoming a mom Keeo on keeping on, we're right here supporting you! Btw, great interview on GMA :)

[@madreep]

I agree, but I don't think that just anyone could get back to an elite level. Especially as a mother unless you have ALOT of help. The amount of time you have to spend in the gym training is not doable for many parents. I wouldn't be able to and my kids are 24, twins who are 20, and a 15 year old. All able to take care of themselves but my youngest still needs me for some things. Plus I have to work to provide so it would be unrealistic to devote the amount of time it takes to seriously train. She's still slim but she is heavier now than she used to be and after two pregnancies your center of gravity changes. You don't move the same way. I was never an elite gymnast but my sister was. She had to stop when she broke her back after a fall on the beam. In competition. And although she's still able to throw many skills she had a hard time after she had my nephew. I think Chellsie is very inspirational to adult women everywhere that they can still be great but I don't think that it's realistic for many to get back to the top. She has a good chance in my opinion, but she also has the ability to put in the time and effort that it takes.

[@bobbiestrella8160]

@@madreep Oh I agree. It takes A LOT to get back into Elite shape like this. I forget her name, but there's a Romanian gymnast who has competed at over 10 Olympic Games (for different countries) in WAG, and she's in her 40s. I wonder if she'll be there next year?

[@madreep]

@@bobbiestrella8160 Oksana Chusovitina. I think that it's amazing that she still competes at the elite level but I personally don't care to watch her. I'm not a fan. Her age does show as she only qualifies as a specialist anymore. She is very good on the vault but not so good as an all around gymnast. She's only medaled once at the Olympics. Maybe twice, I'm not sure, but never as an individual. I think she won a bronze team medal. I'm not trying to take away from her accomplishments at all, especially since I can't do any of what she does and I'm a year younger than her. I feel old lol. I would die if I even sprinted to the vault let alone throwing any skills once I got there. But she comes from a country that doesn't have enough ladies to make a team and she barely qualifies. She competes with 19 other girls who also comes from a country that doesn't have enough girls to make a full team. If she had any real competition she wouldn't still make it. She barely qualified for Tokyo. I think she made it by one one hundredth. So I don't think that it's necessarily skill that gets her there, it's luck. Romania has been horrible for years and once again they aren't going. But if they were and she was competing for a spot on their team, or the states, China, or any other country in Asia, and possibly Canada she would never make it. And for me the fact that she's still competing isn't a huge deal. Now if she was competing and actually medaling in international comp I would be shouting her praises along with everyone else. I just don't think she's great because it's the lack of strong competitors that gets her there and not talent. If Chellsie qualifies it will be because she deserves to be there because there is a ton of talent that she will have to compete against. Oksana has talent but she peaked 20 years ago. She's mediocre in my opinion. Still, her mediocre is better than what I can do so I'm really not trying to be a hater. She has a son with Autism that she's barely taken care of because she lives at the training center. I remember reading somewhere that she's really going to retire after Tokyo because he begged her. He wants and needs his mother.

[@neatodude3339]

That's a lot of pressure on a comeback for the love of it but I feel u

[@FauziIshak]

madree p omg. where do you check your facts? She is from Uzbekistan. And she barely taken care of her child?? Her son is the reason she still compete. She’s paying back german that help treat her son leukemia by training hard, represent the country and giving them olympic medal. Her son didn’t have autism.

[@oliviamilker3509]

WHO ELSE IS ROOTING FOR CHELLSIE IN 2021?

[@thealicegator]

Olivia Milker ME!!! 💯 💯

[@IncendiandoLunas]

The real question would be: WHO ISN'T?! this whole quarantine (146 days and counting...) will be worth it if we get to see Cheallsie in Tokio

[@leopoldo4561]

Question is who is NOT rooting for her? Anyone who watches at least one little bit of one of these episodes would be behind her 100%! #CHELLYA ! 😊

[@japethtababan860]

Yes me too im routine for chelsie and also looking forward for other elements name after her

[@wkim22]

DEFINITELY ME!

[@saraconnolly5678]

Dos Santos II went from “it’s a good training drill for the Arabian double pike” to “😯 let’s throw a mat in there” REAL QUICK

[@liceous]

My jaw dropped it looked AMAZING.

[@saraconnolly5678]

liceous like was already high enough to land at floor level 🤯

[@aschoenb1]

Her face when he said “mat” 😂

[@wkim22]

Chellsie has opened the door and set the trend to all retired gymnasts who's having second thoughts of coming back. Well, it's 100% possible to come back after almost a decade of retirement regardless of age.

[@trendymaths2467]

OMG! Chellsie that switch leap on beam is so high. Wow, looks effortless.

[@Tintenfischchen]

Pretty amazing, yeah 💚 Personally, I'm horrible at switch leaps... Normal leaps from one foot to another - no problem. Normal jumps landing on one or two feet - no problem. But something about jumping from one leg and landing on the same leg just feels so weird and heavy and it's so hard to get enough air to actually reach a split position. It's just not my skill... like *at all* ...😅

[@trendymaths2467]

Violet Heroine don’t worry about it. There are probably other things that are much more your forte than a switch leap. I’m sure you’re fantastic at gymnastics.

[@sweetandsoursoup]

Looks like a much better beam day. That Arabian is SO HIGH! This comeback has been fun for me as well...I’m learning the names of tricks finally.

[@madeleinesmith7419]

Same, I’m a gymnast but at our gym we don’t have any higher level gymnast so I like learning what some of the higher level skills are

[@tonycasciano8644]

Simple rule: If I see a new episode I click

[@katekramer7679]

Coaching and training simultaneously. What a bamf.

[@ragansmithgymnastics7782]

We need someone besides Dos Santos to do the Dos Santos II... Chell is next!

[@treesarenice3018]

It's ridiculous Dianne was givin credit for a layout. Entertaining gymnast, just a beaf with that skill. It should be renamed after the first woman who actually does it...so I guess it would be called the Memmel...in a just world. (Sighs and gazes out the rain smattered window...)

[@TiffanyCalverley]

Andy’s foray into social media fame is the unexpected journey I am here for

[@treyartemov8974]

But in all seriousness I can see Chellsie do a Biles 1 on Floor!!! She has both the rotation speed and height!!

[@mayarose3217]

HERE FOR IT! 🙊👏🏼

[@oliviacat]

WHEN SHE CASUALLY DOES A DOS SANTOS II 😍

[@pretzelsfan]

there's a new skill in every video, omg. this is CANDY for us, chellsie!

[@laurachapman1097]

It’s sad that those young gymnasts don’t know an American legend in the sport like Bhardwaj

[@liceous]

It made me sad they didn’t even want to learn it because it’s a “complicated” name. One thing I love about gymnastics/gym fans is that we aren’t afraid of super long names from places we haven’t been to or heard of - the Shaposhnikova, the Mo Huilan, the Derwael-Fenton, you name it

[@michaelhart7282]

Right?! I almost cried

[@sgeetha7350]

Speaking of Mohini, she made an amazing comeback in 2004, hope Chellsie would be able to do the same in 2021!!

[@FrancesBaconandEggs]

Laura Chapman that’s exactly what I was thinking! I’ve wondered how much gymnastics history young gymnasts know and...sounds like it might not be that much. Maybe that’s why so many routines look very similar-they aren’t aware of some of the greats who had choreo and skills that are so different from what we see today.

[@Ian.D.]

@@liceous I guess it's a good thing then, the FIG removed the Huang QiuShuang from the code... And that Yulia Belokobylskaya never submitted an original skill! 😂🤣

[@trey8872]

Those young girls better put some respect on Mohini's name! 👸🏽

[@jenz4524]

Besides seeing Chellsie's comeback, I absolutely love her dad's commentary. He is funny.

[@amethyst5512]

I’m just going to step over here and do a Dos Santos II. No biggie, just like getting a ham sandwich 😂😂 That was awesome! Also, love how you educated the girls on who the skill they were talking about was named for.

[@mlalgeo81]

Those girls weren’t even born yet when Mohini competed her pak full! 😫 #feelingold

[@brycearonee6635]

Yeah, but they have KZbin so for real. How are they not seeing this stuff? I'm not even a gymnast and I know what a Bhardwaj is, lol.

[@GreySox]

If Chellsie had been on the 2004 team instead of Mohini, US might have won gold.

[@madreep]

I think it's so cute that they all stop whatever they're doing to watch and clap for her. She has her own in house fan club.

[@confusedclarinetgirl]

I can't imagine there's not a thousand middle aged mamas watching you reconnect with your passion and thinking about changing their lives... ❤

[@firerosearien]

This seems like such a positive club atmosphere and a great place to train. (oh and the gymnastics look great too!)

[@sherpajacket]

i love seeing andy’s social media skills blossom as much as chellsie’s gymnastics!

[@mannyb3458]

You know, a Bhardwaj. Huh? Gosh, that made me feel old! Learn your gymnastics history, kids! Mohini was an amazing talent!

[@joyfuljaj]

pretty sure they competed together some. I thought the same about the kids needing to know some history. I don't know what the skills are, but I do remember the gymnasts!

[@reeyapatel4186]

Someone tell me how Rahdea FLOATS on that first release

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

right

[@bexb6199]

Absolutely amazing. She looked so light.

[@chrissyjoy08]

😮😮😮 she totally does! (Btw I was reading this comment just as Rahdea was mounting bars 😉🤣)

[@lizaelliott6862]

Not ashamed to say I’ve been waiting all day for this 😄

[@tarantulabunnydog]

I use these video releases as motivation to get through my workday.

[@JoshuaFazeli]

I’ve been waiting since I finished part 1 on Sunday. Great job guys!!

[@kerryperryman3025]

I am blown away how amazing she looks and her gymnastics skill.

[@amykflower]

I love the gymnastics training but I gotta say my favorite part is watching the dynamic between Chellsie and Andy and Rahdea! Y’all are so funny!

[@ethanielhalling9426]

I’m still not over this cinematography ugh 🤩😍

[@jellocat4100]

Her Arabian double layout is so pretty and she had so much height!

[@liceous]

Imagine an Arabian double lay, Arabian double pike, and Arabian double tucked - normally I find FX a little dull if all the passes are variants of the same skill, but all the double Arabian variants would be extraordinarily epic and gorgeous.

[@nicksline]

These videos are the highlight of my week. It's not just the excitement of seeing you do gymnastics again, but it's you and your dad's positive attitudes towards each other and the other gymnasts in the gym. What an awesome environment for young gymnasts to learn in.

[@myidentityisinchrist3858]

I wasn't a gymnast but I was very fit and did traditional boxing and adventure sports before I got hit by a reckless driver last year who also fled the scene. Dont know if I'll ever get back to how I was before but I'm working so hard. During my comeback, it is SO amazing to get to watch yours. I have a daughter and I'm in my 30s as well (mid 30s). I am rooting for you 100%!!! You're going to kill it in 2021! Go girl! 🤩👍🏾🤜🏾🤛🏾

[@joyfuljaj]

So sorry about your accident. You seem to have a great attitude about recovery though, so I hope things go well for you. It is cool for you to have this to watch along the way. I could not imagine losing the ability to do the physical things I like (dancing and running). Growing up, I never imagined I would still get opportunities to dance in middle age, but fortunately I still do.

[@leopoldo4561]

Is there like a youtube awards show we can nominate your series to ? Its so inspirational watching you every episode killing it . Also appreciate the fact that its pretty much shot in real-time as opposed to being shot 6 moths ago etc. Those little athletes who train in the gym are so lucky to have someone like you and your dad there and it shows in how good they already are! 💜

[@mayarose3217]

And best comeback goes to... chellsie memmel!

[@Tintenfischchen]

There are award shows for social media... I remember voting for the 'Streamy Awards' last year, but I don't know the deadlines for nominating a channel/the people behind...

[@leopoldo4561]

.......... and the award for the best documentary performance goes to "Memmel Up" .The story of one of the biggest comebacks even bigger than Valerie Cherrish's (The comeback reference starring lisa kudrow) the biggest the sport and the world has seen. We follow the inspirational Chellsie in her adult journey back to the podium. we get to witness her win medals and the hearts of all of us ♥️ " lol

[@leopoldo4561]

Violet Heroine im going to look into it for sure thank you!

[@Tintenfischchen]

@@leopoldo4561 You're welcome :) I'd definitely vote for Chellsie! I'm about the same age as her and I've been doing dance, acrobatics and circus arts (contortion, hand balancing, aerial silks/hoop/trapeze) my whole life. The last months I couldn't practice much though, because I was pregnant with my first child. She's only a month old at the moment and still needs my care 24/7, so I'm just starting with some easy yoga or pilates workouts for now (when I have the neccessary free time). I used to think my career as a performer was gonna be over after having a child and although I could still do it 'just for fun', it would just drive the perfectionist inside me insane... knowing I'm so much worse than I was before and that I'll never be able to get as good (or even better) as I used to be. Seeing ballerinas getting back into dancing for a company after having a child and gymnasts like Chellsie making a comeback after two pregnancies definitely inspired me to stay open and getting really good at my sport/art again has at least become a possibility for me now. Very inspiring!

[@smooflarkin]

These are the highlights of my week! That dos Santos II is awesome.

[@elizabethbryanna]

These videos literally make my week better. Was in the middle of a tv show and paused it just so my mom and I could watch “The Chellsie Video” 😅 Even the dogs tune in to the videos!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

So glad to hear it!

[@timothychiles6675]

Switch leap is better than ever! The layout Arabian dubs was insanely good. Also so high on the front pike half! Truly your technique is amazing. Incredibly well done this week Chellsie. 💪👍💪👍💪

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you!

[@timothychiles6675]

Is a popa with an extra half anything you have ever played with on the lazer beam? I think you would make it beautiful and it would be a unique skill to you. Eh... Food for thought. May be too risky.

[@timothychiles6675]

I also had a dream I was watching you on the television nail a piked Arabian double front dismount on beam. Like nailed it and smirked at the camera's lol😂😂

[@mathfincoding]

OMG A DOS SANTOS II! WHAT CAN'T YOU DO?

[@revaew1379]

Rahdea was FLOATING in that first release

[@luisafrazao1602]

Dos santos II is my favorite skill on floor, it's absolutely beautiful. It's so nice to see someone actually atempting it again!

[@FrancesBaconandEggs]

It sucks that the piked Barani isn’t officially named after you in the code, but hey, at least Nellie Kim didn’t name it after herself instead 😂

[@bluepanther1013]

It's called the Prodonuva.

[@susandilaudo9534]

Heehee-i wrote ny comment before reading yours. Same sentiment. Hahaha

[@brycearonee6635]

@@bluepanther1013 Yelena Produnova has no such eponymous move in the CoP. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yelena_Produnova#Eponymous_skills

[@bluepanther1013]

@@brycearonee6635 Free Aerial Round off to two feet. It looks like a piked barani. The FIG doesn't think the two skills are different.

[@bluepanther1013]

@@brycearonee6635 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6KldWmYo5iYisU Her aerial round off is basically a piked barani.

[@stevec6002]

Prob the best Dos Santos II I've seen - great job! On another random note, I'd love to see your hyper-extended Y-scale on beam that you used to do back in '03/'04 make a comeback. No clue if it's worth anything now, but would be a cool throwback :)

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you and no not worth anything but just looks cool!

[@stevec6002]

@@ChellsieMemmel23 YW! And bummer about the scale!

[@joyfuljaj]

@@ChellsieMemmel23 I miss the scales on beam. I always enjoyed the creativity and flexibility in balances. I wish routines didn't have to be packed with so much that those kinds of skills are left behind. I went back and watched your early competitions as I was busy in grad school during your years and didn't keep up with gymnastics much. You are a beautiful gymnast. I think your proper training and technique should be a good message to younger gymnasts; it is what is serving you well now. I know this has been hard work, but the training you followed as a teen is still in you. It seems like some gymnasts try to muscle through things rather than learn proper form.

[@charleyanne]

Multiple vids in a week, I'm living for this!!! Looks like these past couple of days have been more productive. #ChellYeah #MemmelUp

[@childadvocate8374]

Chelsea could win beam against any gymnast in the game right now if she really wanted to compete. She is going to be a beast in competitions and I just cannot wait :-)

[@monafatih]

it’s cracking me up how every time Andy suggests something Chellsie is like « well... » and then she goes and do it so easily 😂😂

[@camspearman8590]

Ever since the comeback started I’ve been watching all the old videos from like 2003-2012 and her gymnastics literally looks better now than it ever did. So confident and the execution is just spot on.

[@xxemberxx7817]

I’m a level 5 gymnast. Chellsie really inspires me! She goes for things even if she scared and she inspired me to do the same! Thank you so much chellsie! I’m trying to get to the olympics but if I can’t make it another choice is college. My dream college is UCLA I hope I’ll reach my dream! Thanks chellsie for inspiring not just me but everyone who watches you!

[@r.m.2737]

The height on those switch leaps! 😲🤯

[@theclimbingchef]

Loving that you're sharing this journey! Thank you!!!!

[@sarahshaner2385]

These videos are amazing! I love watching them, and you never cease to amaze me❤️

[@gmochrie7439]

I really love watching Chellsie’s muscles build with her skills.

[@NF30]

Yessssss so excited for a new video already! You're doing great Chellsie!

[@lauramoreirademedeiros4995]

Chell yaaa!! Wasn’t expecting a new vídeo today, thank you!!

[@CACompton99]

I’m excited another video this week. Love watching u have fun on ur comeback.

[@kimberlyk3928]

I could watch you all day! I love your dad too! ❤

[@vinnyjeep1]

We just want to see full videos all day long !! I even have the hubby so excited to watch. Great job 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@KandeShack]

Can’t wait to see what connections you’ve got up your sleeve! You’re doing awesome!

[@ajimenez1719ify]

I am so happy to see this young lady coming back!!! I always thought that she had so much more to give to the sport of gymnastics. I really think she can make a successful comeback and really do great things here!!! I am rooting for her all the way!!! GO CHELLSIE GO!!! CHELL YEAH!!!

[@hollyyounce7483]

Your leaps on beam are BEAST!!! I love it.

[@annasoph8967]

Yay!! I’m rooting for you. I will cry if I don’t make it bc I’m sooo invested

[@sherpajacket]

it would be so cool to have a q and a like the one with andy but with chellsie’s family (direct or extended) and the rest of m&m gymnastics!

[@sjs80]

Your jumps on the beam are looking amazing.

[@danielaurazan5988]

Every video just keeps getting more and more impressive

[@mariefein9344]

Boy your videos really take me down the rabbit hole, love watching them. I just watched you in the world all round team finals in 2003. Woohoo!! I have a lot of catching up to do.

[@zeafonso9416]

A shout out from Portugal!!! Watching it as soon as I saw the notification at 1:30am THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Love you guys!

[@amaizeingndn]

Those leaps are 😍😍😍

[@trendymaths2467]

I was having a really bad day and now I found out you posted, so at least it’s a little better. Also, Chellsie! Stop spoiling me with these videos. It’s almost 2:00 in the morning and I can’t resist the temptation.

[@TheSaintbx]

I’m addicted to these videos!!! Always looking majorly forward to the next video and step in the journey! Thanks for sharing your love of gymnastics with the world!

[@teagan0102]

I’m loving these videos. I’m 21 years old and re learning gymnastics. Getting stronger everyday. Thanks for the inspiration chell

[@avasmith5630]

So glad I turned on the notification for these videos.

[@gianluigicongedi8361]

This is so fun to watch! Everything seems so easy and flawless when you do it, while it's not. Can't wait for the next video!

[@yurioliveira8299]

your training is getting better and better, we watch and want to see more chell, show more chellsie solo, love you keep it up !! ❤️

[@lemonk4134]

The best part is how proud you look of yourself!!!

[@soapygirl83]

:37 Nellie Kim took a bunch of skills out of the code of points that were named after different athletes it was very shady. I believe the double turn with the leg in vertical is still named the Memmel

[@claromepa4582]

I thought the double Y was named the Memmel

[@Matthew-jh6oh]

Claro Mepa it is the double Y

[@jojox9791]

That is still the Memmel

[@anapatriciaortiz1448]

Yes !! Love that we get Chellsie 2 times a week

[@vagnerbenites8769]

Dos Santos II !!!!!! She'll be the second one to try it! So cool!

[@bobbiestrella8160]

Keep it up Chellsie! I watched you compete in Beijing and you were awesome. You can do this! I'm rooting for you to make the 2021 Olympic team!

[@graciesgymnastics4947]

Love your channel and your gymnastics! So motivating!!!!!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you!

[@deannastoppler1091]

Another slow mo! Yah! I watched a bunch of those skills over and over. Amazes me that the body can achieve such feats!

[@heatherrunge7523]

Those leaps are BEAUTIFUL 😍

[@1049berkeley]

I have alot admiration for her work and determination. I am so hoping that she will make the team !!

[@AugustSlippedAway15]

CHEL YEA!!! I’m ALLLLLL about this comeback! Who just throws a DOS SANTOS II ALL NONCHALANTLY LIKE

[@lynnyager8900]

I think what ur doing is so very important regardless of the comeback or doing it just for fun bc ppl need to see the positive side of gymnastics and not just all the negative there has been over the last few years. Watching you on this journey no matter where it takes u has now in part become ours too bc we all believe in u no matter what! Thank u for sharing ur positive side of the sport at a time where positivity is devastatingly needed!!

[@shannonransom5996]

Look how happy and supportive those kiddos are for each other on beam!! We love an uplifting gym environment!

[@susandilaudo9534]

Omyg. That was insane! She is lAid out for real!!! Wow.

[@AmericanGirlGymnasts]

Dos Santos II!!! It was so amazing to see, I hope you keep playing with it, good job!💜💜

[@karilevasseur6124]

Switch leap is so high and beautiful 180!

[@vanessabee.2095]

I'm excited!!!

[@joaopedrosg1993]

Chellsie, the element is called Produnova and was performed by her in the late 90s, but you are the one who has the best execution :)

[@sophier5508]

These arabian double layouts were just stunning, I am sooooo impressed by the amplitude and how taking up challenges seems so natural and fun :) Just stay healthy and safe and enjoy this fantastic journey, I do not think anyone has ever been so inspiring to me, thank you so much !

[@candicew.1096]

Such a pretty switch leap.

[@melaniekozak1220]

Superglue...old rip trick. Love it!

[@amywilkinson9596]

Your tumbling is so high and your form is awesome!😀😀

[@kalsoumabbasi6562]

As someone who is learning gymnastics as an adult and is still terrified when I flip on a trampoline, I’m so in awe of-and inspired by-you!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you! Hope it goes well for you, take it slow!

[@mpbeautyinsight]

Love the beam Arabian .. so quick!

[@juliette2101]

Wow that double layout arabian was already insane, so fun to see, and so fun to see you having so much fun !!

[@FlavioSilva-fr1lw]

Vamos lá Chellsie. Espírito olímpico. Você consegue. Estou torcendo por você. A cada você está se evoluindo bom trabalho

[@swilson2444]

Such a nice casual calm environment to train in. 🌈

[@Jordan_Falk]

Go Chellsie!

[@kateh7484]

Ahhh new vid, I live for these!!!

[@hheenan]

the leaps are looking higher than ever!

[@garyolson1644]

The piked barani has ALWAYS been your skill in my book! Also, my FAVORITE skill of yours has always been the Dos Santos II! Ever since you threw it into a pit beautifully when you were 'just doing adult gymnastics'. You OWN that skill and do it better than anyone I've ever seen. Fingers crossed we get to see it sometime on the floor, because it is phenom! Keep on slaying! Also...I heard him say it...a Rudi...I heard it!