Chellsie’s Adult Gymnastics Journey: Week 7

[@pretzelsfan]

i like this new format where you narrate throughout!

[@elizabethmelas2013]

cheddarpretzels was about to write the same!

[@tajhowie7672]

Me too omg!

[@nathanielhalls1893]

Same!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@fliptopla]

I would love to see you on the Olympic team again.

[@9melissal]

It always cracks me up seeing the "no adults" sign behind you on the trampoline.

[@sshark2683]

Your gymnastics is iconic. You’ve always taken big risks, and I admire that quality. I love that your difficult acrobatics are equally matched by challenging dance skills. Your power, execution, and originality are next level. I hope you continue to train for the next two decades.

[@trendymaths2467]

Yes. She can become like Oksana Chusovitina. Who says age stops you from doing what you love?

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you very much!

[@jojox9791]

Week 7! Retired. A mom. And regaining levels most can never achieve in their "so-called" prime under 18! (I say B.S. to that btw)! Chellsie...YOU ROCK!!

[@Pamela_Lopezs]

I think she wont be "retired" for long. I think she's making a comeback.

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you!!

[@dr.arnoldibarretajayme812]

I love the BHS + LOSO + LOSO combo !!!

[@Ian.D.]

One word: LEAPS !!! Your straddle full is a thing of beauty! (Because we all know your acro skills are amazing, to begin with, and I don't like stating the obvious)

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you!

[@michaelgiacobbe5884]

To see you, Simone, and Mykayla on the team next year would AMAZING! You are a true example of don´t stop doing what you love. Ps. love seeing your son popping in. :-)

[@peettteerrr]

Imagine those three closing out the floor exercise lineup for team finals 🤯

[@isalmeida2006]

I would totally binge watch a show like this on Netflix lol Your daughter hugging you after every turn is the most wholesome thing.

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

haha thank you! It was my favorite part of training!

[@cgheat2397]

Wow your doing double doubles, and flick lay lay, have you even peaked yet??? Like omg that’s incredible!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

haha thank you! I hope not, I hope I will keep improving!

[@sophier5508]

I enjoy listening to your comments about how you feel, it brings something more personal to your gymnastics. Wherever this journey will take you, just to know you are having fun is great and inspiring. Good luck and I look forward to watching the next video.

[@smooflarkin]

I love your leaps, jumps, and that illusion turn. You have so many iconic moves on beam!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you!

[@hecticstarcherry]

What I love about your videos are that they are such a positive encouragement and example to our young gymnasts. I love that you are able to listen to your body and when your ankles are hurting you take it easy because like you said, there is no reason to push it! Learning the double double is so cool! Major props! Love that you are doing this journey on your own terms. You are an inspiration Arabian Queen! Keep at it as long as it is still fun and you are healthy :-) On a sidenote I was watching a montage video the other day of the 'greatest floor combos ever' and of course they included your whip whip double arabian, just further solidifying your status as the all-time Arabian Queen. Slay queen!

[@jenna5578]

Love how you extend and hold your lines after each skill! Really emphasizes your mastery on your elements :)

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you!

[@HAlC-up4hm]

I wanted to be a gymnast so bad as a kid, and now at 30 I wish there was a gym near me with adult classes. I'd love to work on flexibility and all over strength while doing something fun.

[@nathanielhalls1893]

Do it! Start slow, but you can start anytime!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

If you find one, you should give it a go!

[@KandeShack]

Keep doing what you’re doing! Fun watching your progress. You have such beautiful form!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you!

[@erinames7783]

This was great! Love that you are upgrading in such a smart way. I think you are planning well and listening to your body. Age and experience are wonderful things! The double double is looking pretty good for such a new skill to you. I also like the bhs Lso lso. Thank you for sharing this journey with us and the cameos by the kids is really fun to watch.

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you! Yes, I am trying to be as smart as I can!

[@darkexcalibur87]

Damn girl! You look like you never took time off--you have so much talent!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you

[@FazriHassan]

Hi Chelsie! I've been following you for quite some time and i wanna say few things. I've watched your journey in gymnastics when you were younger and i couldn't be more impressed to see you now. For all the things you have done before and recently, keep on doing and inspiring. At this point, i wish you all the best in your future plan for what ever it is. ❤ from Malaysia!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you very much!

[@mariefein9344]

I’m very happy that you are doing something for YOU! As parents we can often get caught in caring for our family and not ourselves. Kudos to you, we’re never too old to dream.

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Yes we definitely can!

[@leopoldo4561]

Don’t understand the two people who disliked this video. You are amazing Chellsie and keep up the amazing work!

[@mathfincoding]

OMG MEMMEL DOING THE MEMMEL AGAIN 25:32

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Not well.....but they should get better lol

[@willem7399]

Bravo Ma'am - I admire your perseverance and your guts! And that little boy is just the sweetest thing!!!

[@fishtail1129]

Your form on the front pike is great! Honestly, you keep the pike shape better than anyone.

[@jonboi78]

Chellsie, you're an inspiration! I've always been a huge gymnastics fan and a fan of yours. Your form is GORGEOUS! I'm loving watching your journey and am even hoping to find an adult gymnastics class after gyms are more widely open. Keep it up!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you and I hope you find one!

[@Elong.]

Your dad must be so amazed by you. Your daughter is too cute!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

He is impressed! :)

[@007inlipstick]

Chellsie, you are my favorite gymnast of all time, and these videos make me so happy.

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you!!

[@neatodude3339]

These videos have been so fun to watch, love the simplicity of them. they make me feel calm but determined.

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you!

[@caillou5403]

Chellsie I am a big fan and really want you to medal on beam at the olympics and make it to the team! I am wishing you good luck! Can u also do a video on gymnastics basics like front flips, back tucks, leaps,etc. ❤️

[@brunofttt]

Enjoying following your progress! Way to go!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you!

[@Aljonvill12]

Standing Arabian pike omggg, “The Memmel has a nice ring to it.

[@nathanielhalls1893]

Chellsie’s gonna be the next iconic gymnast! I can guarantee that she will inspire millions of gymnasts and non gymnasts! I’m so excited for this journey!!

[@gymkat247]

I noticed that as a righty you turned to the left. As a lefty, I trained how to do several things both ways - walkovers, leaps, cartwheels, etc. However, I could never get myself to twist any way but left. 😅

[@firerosearien]

Love the narrating throughout!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@matthewdunaway7739]

I'm right handed but always twisted left . Good luck with your journey. I definitely think you could be world champ on beam

[@lisastiles1408]

I apologize if any of my comments came across as anything but admiration and encouragement. Best of health and luck!

[@unicornus33]

Wow. That is all I can say. Just wow. 😍 I am in awe of you. Especially those gorgeous straddles at the end. ♥️

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you!

[@hollyyounce7483]

You're a beast. I wish I had even half your talent.

[@hollyyounce7483]

I like the comments throughout the video. It's nice getting your opinions on how you're doing and explanation while we are seeing the skills.

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@ashleyallbee4290]

I think it would be so cool to see you compete again. You have unique skills and things that aren't seen everyday!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you!

[@denniscruz4991]

You’re incredible! A true champ! Go Chellsie!!!!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you

[@heatherwicker9990]

Don’t worry...you will get the front tucks. You’ve got it. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@gymkat247]

"Idea mom... I'll sit here to discourage you from falling out of your turn." 😆❤

[@adamtravis9380]

When you said you were having trouble with front tucks on Friday, it reminded me of 2006 worlds when you landed your front tuck with one foot completely off the beam but stayed on!! I’m sure you can get that confident with them again

[@katekramer7679]

That wasn't a mistake, she was just 2 years ahead of the curve. They should rename that move the Memmel instead of the Liukin!

[@Myricle12]

You are an amazing person, and an incredible gymnast, and I’m thoroughly enjoying this journey of yours. Is this the same gym that you trained when you trained yrs ago? Sooo proud of you! 👏🏻👏🏻🤗😘❤️🌻

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

It is and thank you!

[@anneschneider8916]

For turns, I suggest doing a lot of drills dancers use for turns. I know dancers turn the opposite way but it still has a very similar way of thinking. I used to suck at turns before I did dance.

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Yes, I will definitely have to do more work on them. I have not done any drills yet I was just curious at how they would go........

[@littlebachmonster]

I have a feeling you could do the double L turn really well.

[@goodyougetastar]

The double double looks so much smoother now

[@Tyessy100]

Like you said no need to rush things, it is better to be completely comfortable than to rush into it. Because that is how injuries happen. Stay healthy!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

exactly!

[@tiffanyleonard7487]

Love following your journey!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you!

[@mht4908]

The Memmel turn is back!

[@KK-ji1rk]

This is so inspirational!

[@FrancesBaconandEggs]

Is it the conditioning or the skills that makes your ankles hurt and your muscles sore? Thanks for continuing to share these!!!! They’re a highlight of my Sundays!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

The skills, I'm sure the tumbling. I did more than I normally do the day I tried the double doubles.

[@HuntersTravels]

I really hope to see you go to classics next season ✨! Rooooting for you ! ❤️

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you!

[@katebrotherton2946]

You’re such an inspiration! Keep up the awesomeness 🥰 oh and I really enjoyed the voice overs, please continue

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you and thanks for the feedback!

[@krista1647]

AAAAHHHHHH I LOVE THE TRIPLE SERIES 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 are you considering doing a double Arabian dismount or just not wanting to do Arabian on the laser beam yet? Her running up to you after every turn was the cutest 🥺

[@jasonwong1734]

I’m curious what your routine would look like? Straddle full, front tuck, bhs+loso, switch leap, back tuck, split jump +straddle jump, illusion turn, front aerial, aerial cartwheel, round off+double pike EEDDDDCC= 3.2 + 2.0= 5.2 With the piked barani, pike front, Arabian, switch half, switch mount FEEEEDDD=3.8+2.0= 5.8 I’m curious if you will go for connection bonus? You rock!

[@nathanielhalls1893]

Does she have a routine in mind?

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

I am not sure yet, just happy to be doing all the single skills up there. It would need more and more connections.

[@jasonwong1734]

Chellsie Memmel wow I can’t believe you replied! The connections don’t have to be a lot... this quad has competitive beam around 6.2 to 6.5 So perhaps Bhs-loso-loso .2 cv Switch-switch half-back tuck .3 cv Front tuck-split jump- straddle jump .2cv .8 plus the upgrade 5.8 is 6.6! You totally got this look out WAG the new MEMMEL IS HERE!

[@hayleyc1700]

Are you going to vault??!! 😀

[@johnpaulvalencia4942]

i wish i could've done gymnastics. im too old now KSNDOAKAAK, I really do miss seeing you on the competition floor though! ❤

[@lestweforget3430]

Never mind the gym equipment, the kids just swing from her arms! Lol, that was awesome!

[@andreid.8568]

First of all: good luck with everything 🤗. Second: from everything you currently train on the laser beam, wich element would you say you're the most confortable with and it's the most likely to the the next thing you move to the high beam?

[@nathanielhalls1893]

Great question 👍. Also, which is her favourite skill to do on the high beam?

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Good question, probably the arabian.

[@LoyaFrostwind]

I love that you added commentary!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thanks!

[@jentrevors]

Still amazing !!! So strong !

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you!

[@hasteurcat]

Love the commentary !!!!!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@davidsmith5691]

Do you ever find that you have to keep yourself from overtraining? Like, do you ever struggle to keep the numbers down and not do one more rep, just to “get it right”?

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Yes! That happens weekly!

[@alchemyqueen2764]

I love these videos! Keep working hard!!! 💖

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you!

[@joericesgirl]

Love the sign behind the trampoline. “No adults” 😂

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

:)

[@Fabioshinji]

Hi Chelsie! How many hours does it take your whole daily workout?

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Its around 3 hours on those three days. Conditioning and exercises on the other two

[@hockey1023e]

Love the commentary!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@triffus]

You got this!

[@kimberlyamsel8916]

Is the "laser beam"the one on the floor? What's it made out of? It sounds like hard wood! Doesn't that hurt your feet???

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Yes its the one on the floor, its wider than a normal beam and yes it is wood with padding on top. No it doesn't really hurt.

[@elizabethmelas2013]

Your kids are adorable!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thank you!

[@AcroLyricalJazz]

Hey Chellsie! You should try holding your leg with both hands or try a different arm position/grip - I know that you have done it forever that way but play around and see if it helps you stay on centre! Sending my positivity always x

[@nathanielhalls1893]

Maybe she could try a different turn no one has done before? 2.5 in split position?

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

I have tried with 2 arms in the past but I found it easier for me to balance with just one. Maybe I could revisit it again.

[@gymns411]

Nathaniel Halls i think on floor half turns are not counted. So 1.5 is only credited as full turn and 2.5 is only credits as a double turn. It’s weird because the Half turns are counted on beam 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️

[@patriciajones7144]

Can I please ask why you walk backwards to try again, why don't you just turn round and do it facing the other way?

[@nathanielhalls1893]

I prefer the commenting every different thing/ exercise!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@lovewins85]

Chellsie I was curious to know if you would be willing to try a scissor into a flair on the beam as a entry skill to get onto the beam. I believe the last time I asked if you had given thought to it you said no but wanted to see if you would be willing to try it. No female has done it yet. It would be great to get another skill named after you. I know that may not be the but just thought I'd ask. You're great.

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

It's something to think about, I am also working a switch leap.

[@lovewins85]

@@ChellsieMemmel23 you are #everything

[@pinklabbit]

I've been a close follower of your gymnastics since 2003 - 2004? I think it was 2003. I know you've been doing the illusion turn for ages, but why this element? I know it's super difficult and I've really only seen you do it. Also, is it risky? I'm not sure if my memory is failing me, but wasn't it the illusion turn that got you injured before to the Beijing Olympics?

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

I like it! Not many gymnasts do it on the beam and it is a D value element, no I never was injured from an illusion.

[@pinklabbit]

@@ChellsieMemmel23 Ok hehe! I must have been so enamoured by Tim Daggett's commentary that I heard wrongly! Haha!

[@BenThompson]

Standing loso?

[@cristakampert8740]

Haha, the trampoline says 'np adults'

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

:)

[@knocturna9731]

27:25 😍.

[@DanielLuce1]

Love the commentary!

[@ChellsieMemmel23]

Thanks for the feedback!