Chellsie Memmel

WORLD CHAMPION AND OLYMPIC GYMNAST CHELLSIE MEMMEL JOINS TUMBL TRAK FOR NEW SPOKESPERSON CAMPAIGN

Tumbl Trak is pleased to announce that we will again be working with Olympic Silver Medalist and World Champion gymnast, Chellsie Memmel!  Chellsie grew up with Tumbl Trak and attributes much of her success and longevity in the sport to the fact that she trained on Tumbl Trak equipment throughout her career.

“Chellsie is a terrific ambassador for the Tumbl Trak brand and we’re excited to have her back on board as a spokesperson, endorser and as an elite athlete who has a lifetime of insight and experience to share.  Chellsie has a strong reputation of excellence and world class gymnastics.  She has been a part of the Tumbl Trak family for the past 20+ years and we are thrilled to be working with her as she transitions into the next phase of her career,” said Doug Davis, President of Tumbl Trak.

With a career full of accomplishments including several World titles, six World medals and an Olympic silver medal, World Champion and Olympic gymnast Chellsie Memmel is known as one of the most decorated and well-respected gymnasts in the world.  She is revered not only for her talent, awards and accolades but also for her mental and physical strength, and character.

Chellsie and Tumbl Trak have a unique life-long personal history and deep connection.  In fact, Chellsie’s first tumbling passes were on a Tumbl Trak as a toddler doing back handsprings while bouncing around at her parent’s gym.  Chellsie grew up using Tumbl Trak equipment her entire life- which is also the entire life of Tumbl Trak- as they will both be celebrating their 25th birthdays together this summer.

Chellsie has proven time and time again that there is no substitute for hard work, determination, and tenacity.  Though she has faced many challenges throughout her career including some severe injuries, she has triumphantly bounced back from every one of them.  As Chellsie says “If you want it badly enough and you’re willing to work hard enough, don’t give up on your dream.”

In late November Chellsie decided to officially retire from competitive gymnastics, but not before a thrilling performance on the 40-city performing Tour of Gymnastics Champions.  At 24 years old, and in true Chellsie fashion, she wowed everyone with her tumbling, ability to perform at such a high level and consistent ability to give an outstanding performance night after night.

Though her competitive career may have come to a close, she won’t be leaving the gym (or the sport) anytime soon.  Her involvement in the world of gymnastics as an advocate, judge and coach is as strong as ever.

She still spends a lot of her time at the gym to stay involved and keep in shape, which is very important to her.  “Gymnastics will always be a big part of my life,” she said. “I’ll continue to be involved as a coach and also as a judge for elite competitions,” in addition to participating in several camps and clinics.  She also wants to use gymnastics and sport as a way to help kids get involved in a healthy, active lifestyle.

Chellsie has had an incredibly successful competitive career, but it’s no secret that she has battled some devastating injuries.  Most athletes would have ended their athletic careers and moved on, but Chellsie would stop at nothing to follow her dreams.

Chellsie has always been known for her talent and powerful tumbling.  As a more seasoned gymnast making a comeback coupled with nagging injuries and the ticking clock that is the lifespan of a gymnast’s career, she and her coach (her father, Andy) had to carefully devise a regimen that was not just functional and effective, but was also conducive to her needs.  In order for Chellsie to be the best, she had to not just train harder, but train smarter.  This practice has been the foundation of her program and was one of the key elements to her continued success.

Tumbl Trak had always been a prominent part of her gymnastics, but now more than ever, Tumbl Trak’s innovative technology became an especially essential ingredient for her strength and conditioning as well.  Using the most advanced and innovative technology enabled her to effectively work on individual elements and perfect skills, condition and build strength and tumble a lot more, with less stress on her body.  Chellsie became a healthier, stronger gymnast that was able to continue her quest to be the best.

Training with a mechanism that enables you to learn new skills more quickly with less stress on the body is an enormous advantage to any gymnast, especially Chellsie.  It not only preserves the body but instills confidence in the gymnast and produces stronger, healthier athletes, perhaps even a leg up on the competition.  The Tumbl Trak motto, “more reps, less stress,” says it all.

Chellsie truly believes that having Tumbl Trak as a training tool throughout her years of training and competition made a significant impact on her capabilities as a gymnast from the fundamental elements all the way up, and indefinitely played a significant part in increasing the longevity of her career as a competitive gymnast.  Today, Chellsie is still in terrific shape, which she also attributes to using a variety of techniques with Tumbl Trak products.

“Tumbl Trak has meant so much to me throughout my gymnastics career.  I’ve been using Tumbl Trak pretty much my entire life.  The training tools they offer definitely helped me to learn and new skills more quickly and definitely helped with the longevity of my career.

I endorse Tumbl Trak becaue I believe in the products and the company, especially the air floor, and know first-hand from almost 25 years of experience how much of an impact they can have on a gymnast. I am working closely with Tumbl Trak as an example and to spread the word about how much having and using their products can benefit gymnasts and their ability to train harder, smarter and more effectively.

Tumbl Trak products are great learning tools, help prevent overuse injuries and can help gymnasts gain a greater number of and harder level skills without added pounding” she said.

As an ambassador and spokesperson of Tumbl Trak, Chellsie speaks directly from the heart of a young child who first bounced into the gym and fell in love with the sport, as a rising gymnast, as an Olympic athlete at the peak of (and beyond) an intense competitive career, and now as a coach, too.

Her experience, insight and knowledge is a fantastic addition to the Tumbl Trak company and we are excited to share all of our upcoming plans, projects and materials that will be forthcoming in 2013. Stay tuned for updates!  Coming in 2013, look for newsletter articles, endorsements, and video training featuring Chellsie and Tumbl Trak!

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2008 Olympic Silver Medalist and six-time World Medalist Chellsie Memmel announced her official retirement from gymnastics today. Throughout her career, the 24-year-old Wisconsin native fought against various adversaries and injuries, but her drive and work ethic never faltered. Memmel’s contributions to the industry have made her a great ambassador to the sport. Inside Gymnastics caught up with Memmel today for the inside scoop on her decision to retire.

Inside Gymnastics: Looking back on your entire gymnastics career, what have been some of your favorite moments or memories?

Chellsie Memmel: There’s been a few! Winning All-Around at the 2005 World Championships is definitely up there – that was an incredible experience! Also 2008, making the Olympic team had always been a dream and a goal of mine. And winning the team gold at Worlds in 2003 was one of my favorite memories, too.

IG: On the tour, you’ve been doing some of the greatest difficulty! Did you ever think you’d continue and try for one more Worlds?

CM: I did, but I really think it’s time to be finished. All things must come to an end… It’s sad and it’s hard. I still love to do gymnastics, especially tumbling, and I’ve gotten to do a lot of that on the tour. I’m actually really surprised at how good my body feels with the amount of tumbling we’ve been doing and our crazy schedule! (read more)