The two kinds of vaults are the squat vault and the hand spring vault, which vary the position of the athlete's legs and arms. After the vault, the gymnasts land on two feet, and hold their arms at their side. The balance beam is a wooden bar 10 cm wide and 5 metres long, with adjustable height. The mount and dismount refer to the gymnast's ascent to and descent from the beam. The uneven bars are adjusted to the height and weight of the competitor.
Gymnasts move from bar to bar, and routines include moves like swings, rises, and rotations.
The rings are the most difficult piece of equipment for a gymnast to master, requiring great upper body strength, and are used only by male gymnasts. The athletic wear for gymnastics needs to be lightweight and stretchy. A good ensemble would be a T-shirt or sweatshirt with cotton leggings. The gymnastics equipment, like the horse, uneven bars, high bar, and mats are provided by the gymnastic facility. There are many gymnastic clubs around Winnipeg, most with fall, winter, and spring sessions.