Gymnastics for Beginners Share Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Email Aerobic gymnastics rules Aerobic gymnastics is a competitive sport originating from traditional aerobics, in which elements of varying difficulty are performed to music. Components of Men's Artistic Gymnastics There are six different events that male artistic gymnasts have to contest. Learn about the various events in this article. Components of Women's Artistic Gymnastics Learn about the various events that female artistic gymnasts compete in. General skills for beginners in gymnastics The first step in taking up gymnastics is learning basic tumbling skills such as the forward roll, backward roll, and handstand. Gymnastics terminology Wondering what is an aerial or a dismount in gymnastics? We break down some of the most commonly used gymnastics terms in this article. Introduction to gymnastics: Types of gymnastics There are seven different types of gymnastics, and this article introduces you to the three most prominent disciplines. Rhythmic gymnastics apparatuses and rules Rhythmic gymnastics involves apparatus manipulation, as well as the combination of ballet, dance and acrobatics. Back to Sports Explore the full range of sports