The main types of gymnastics include:
- Artistic gymnastics: Involves performing routines on different apparatus such as vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise.
- Rhythmic gymnastics: Combines dance and gymnastics with the use of apparatus such as ribbon, hoop, ball, clubs, and rope.
- Trampoline gymnastics: Involves performing acrobatic movements and flips on a trampoline.
- Acrobatic gymnastics: Focuses on partner and group routines featuring lifts, balances, and tumbling.
- Aerobic gymnastics: Combines choreography, strength, and flexibility with aerobic fitness elements.