Training and Question & Answers!!

[@cellularalchemy]

I'm in my 40s and I did recreational gymnastics as a teen. The only skills I have maintained over the years are cartwheels and roundoffs. Well, this week I started doing bridges again! My new goal is to add front and back walkovers to my repertory. Thank you for being an inspiration.

[@nathanshuh7415]

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[@nathanshuh7415]

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[@mena94x3]

I hope you update us as you progress!! GOOD FOR YOU! 💪🏼

[@mena94x3]

I’m glad you’re making us a part of the Instagram Q&A for us who aren’t on Instagram. 😘 Thanks!!

[@incognito4522]

Did cutie say “I’m FAMOUS!” She surely is. Love her.

[@karilevasseur6124]

One of my favorite gymnasts and mom on KZbin. U Truely are a blessing. 💞

[@KaitAC]

Love your videos! You are truly an inspiration and have really made me want to get back at it too. I have a point of feedback, consider adding a mic for the sections on the deck when you're just chatting. I enjoy your chats but the sound quality makes it difficult to listen to.

[@HAlC-up4hm]

I'm so excited you're planning to be on the whole GOAT tour, and I'm really looking forward to seeing you and all the other incredible gymnasts!

[@anovemberstar]

Just like a year ago no way would you have thought you'd have competed again at the USA champs. No way did I bet you could have foreseen going on a gymnastics tour with Simone and other recent elite gymnasts, while doing elite gymnastics yourself 😁😁😁. Honestly, that you're doing this tour is by far the most AWESOME thing 😁😁😁😁

[@angelacrane9589]

This is so awesome. I was watching an older video of Shawn J before she had kids, and she was scared to do stuff on the tumbling track! I didn't realize you lose skills that fast that you did for so long. Shawn was probably early 20s in the video I watched. I was shocked! I think it's so great Chelsea is so darn good!

[@homemadeguacamole2883]

So exited to see you on tour!!

[@incognito4522]

I remember in my teens taking a year of weight lifting while doing gymnastics. The power it gave me was amazing. I did bulk up a bit but it was worth it.

[@KandeShack]

You are probably the only gymnast that is going on the tour who is in the gym every day! Enjoy the tour!!

[@milagrosforno]

I love watching Sunday videos! they motivate me to star the week training 💘

[@ericagoehring1089]

I love your commitment and your joy!

[@incognito4522]

Im so happy your still going for it. I wish I could do this again.

[@AmyCH102]

I think the illusion turn is my favorite skill. You make it look so pretty.

[@mena94x3]

Taking the time to warm up as an adult . . . SO TRUE. 😂😂 In my 40s I’ve clearly noticed how I simply can’t just hop into something like I could have, even 10 years ago.

[@karyon1007]

So glad you're feeling relieved about going on tour!❤️ I wish I could come watch!

[@jdshetler0548]

Do you guys remember one of her first videos where she didn’t think she’d ever swing bars again??? She is amazing. I seriously hope she competes again next year. She is such an inspiration and I can’t stop watching her

[@elir9661]

Kovacs, kovacs, kovacs! I believe you can do it!

[@jfluter]

In terms of washing leos, I would also recommend washing them in an unscented sports wash on a delicate cycle because of the sparkles. I use Nathan's Sports Wash (can find it on Amazon and it comes in a orange bottle) as it's unscented and specifically for sports clothes. Vinegar can also help with preserving colors and eliminating odors.

[@liceous]

i LOVE the scale. so iconic

[@mena94x3]

Question . . . When do you transition from laser beam to the beam? From my perspective, your piked Arabian on the laser beam looks solid, so how do you know it’s ready to try on the beam?

[@deannagolden32]

Looking great Chellsie!!!. So EXCITED for you!! 💖

[@parteenpink]

Obsessed with the length of this video!

[@brite1978]

Must be a lovely feeling to train for the tour vs comp. Free from the cop for a little while and do a routine purely with skills you love.

[@rozwythes]

Hey Chel, to help with the audio in the interview, put your “gain” down on your microphone. It’ll help the sound to be clearer

[@kellimiller485]

Good balance beam uneven bars video chellsie memmel and stay safe happy Sunday 🤸‍♀️👏

[@katielizfmedic18]

No way my sister!! Yay! So excited for you!!

[@porkypie0324]

I have been watching your journey since the start, and it has been such a motivation, especially since we are similar in age! I did gymnastics as a youngster and have been working to regain some of my old skills 😊. You brought up a great point with many places not offering adult classes. There are so many gyms around where I live (including where I did gymnastics), but they don't have classes for adults. I'm hoping this trend changes hehe, but for now I'll keep it up at home! 🤸‍♀️

[@mena94x3]

You’re so incredible, Chells! So glad you’re having fun and going on tour! Wish I could come see you perform!! 😕

[@bekahdoug5572]

CAN NOT WAIT to see you in Oklahoma City!! I'm SO excited!

[@Ash_xoxo]

Your such an inspiration I watch every video! Also, I would love to see you and every one else at tour but it's not in my state and my parents said sorry, but no. That's okay though.🙃🤗

[@amandalewis9041]

I love the split on bars!

[@anovemberstar]

And you'll get some of the BIGGEST CHEERS from every audience you perform in front of, seriously, you'll be the highlight Chelsie 😁😁😁😁

[@spigette]

Great questions and answers! ❤ I was wondering what you thought about the German Olympic team's unitards? Do you think more elite gymnasts will adopt a leo with legs?

[@sethescope]

I know you are unlikely to care about my opinion, but I personally hope they do for a couple of reasons: (1) surely they are cold sometimes because they're not wearing pants and that's not good for preventing injuries, and (2) I am almost 30 and even though I have zero desire to have children, there is still part of me that wants to tell these (mostly) teenage girls to put on some pants or they're grounded lol

[@laurenschenck5355]

You are so amazing inspiring ❤️❤️❤️

[@rexjdk]

Great video. I am hoping the tour will be televised.

[@Elong.]

That would be amazing!

[@luigi_meneghini]

do u think that in the next 3 mounts you can try to get the barani piked on beam again ?

[@parakeetmama76]

Are you going on simone biles tour? Will you try again in 2024? I think that was great you making a comeback. Make Wisconsin proud

[@margittkennedy1311]

Have you ever thought about changing the front walk over to a front toss?

[@SH-co8de]

Good luck in you journey

[@lorisloot8342]

i think you can do the Kovacs. :)

[@GymnasticTips]

Love it!

[@LizardSnapper]

5:42 it’s so weird to hear Eurovision songs being played in the USA lol

[@markzets6416]

Chell.. just amazing

[@deecee7042]

Have you tried jump roping for cardio? I just ordered my jump rope and I can’t wait to start again. I have always lifted weights and never could run.

[@robertgref4904]

Is it just me or is her front pike better than tuck? So pretty!

[@elyseblaquiere5449]

I thought so too

[@OzeFlipper]

Remember there’s a difference between surfaces - tuck in high beam vs. pike on laser beam with extra rebound from the floor underneath. But yeah, the front pike does look nice :)

[@elyseblaquiere5449]

@@OzeFlipper I understand what ur saying, I think even if her front tuck is on the floor, her front pike still looks nicer

[@aaronsandman749]

That Arial to one leg to back tuck dismount though, lol.

[@catwhisperer1253]

Yes, I gasped and said, "She missed her foot!"

[@anisaromano5352]

When I was re-learning how to walk, my physical therapist told me to run once a year to make sure I could run away if someone was chasing me, but otherwise to not run, because it's so high impact. Do you think you'd be able to do all the training you do with the same amount of childcare you have, if you had a formal full-time job? Are there any gymnasts you talk with on a regular basis?

[@mena94x3]

Why won’t you guys vault on tour?!? I remember seeing Mary Lou Retton and others like Kathy Johnson, Julianne McNamara, Peter Vidmar, Bart Conner, Mitch Gaylord in some sort of exhibition in Spokane within a year or two after the Olympics. I was totally fan-girling out like you can’t believe, as I was _heavy_ into gymnastics at the time. 🥰🥰 Anyway, all that to say, I’m pretty sure I remember them showcasing all the skills, men and women…. Hmmmmm….. 🤔

[@michaelgiacobbe5884]

I so want that t-shirt! Can I order one?

[@elyseblaquiere5449]

R u still training vault and floor

[@mena94x3]

You get incredible height on your Tkachev. 🤩😍🤩

[@mena94x3]

I’ve never been able to quickly read a book for enjoyment. To immerse myself in it I’ve got to read it at the pace it would perform out if it were a movie. 😂 I do love audiobooks for sure! We spend too much time in the car, and I like listening to them while doing work around the house, so audiobooks get a lot of use around here.

[@olivialoch8931]

I GO TO M&M

[@Ash_xoxo]

First!💞