Gymnastics Club Equipment

The gymnastics apparatus

Artistic gymnastics is done on different apparatus according to the disciplines. Women compete on vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor. Men compete on the floor, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars, and high bar fixed. For training, clubs also use lower or foam versions of these apparatus, which allow learning elements safely before moving on to competition equipment.

Gymnastics on the site

Gymnastics also includes:

• Equipment, ribbons, hoops, and RG devices.
• Tracksuits, and gym shoes.
• Accessories, demi-pointe shoes, and grips.

All the equipment is gathered on the gymnastics page.

Mats and safety

Mats are the foundation of safety in gymnastics. Landing mats, thick and cushioned, absorb landings from apparatus and falls. Floor mats, thinner, cover the exercise area. Foam elements, inclines, cylinders, or boxes, help young gymnasts learn rolls and inversions. The springboard and mini-trampoline provide the impulse for jumping. The condition of the mats is regularly checked and gaps between them are filled.

Magnesium

Magnesium, the white powder that gymnasts apply to their hands, absorbs sweat and improves grip on bars, rings, and the pommel horse. The container or mag tub, like the one from Kuebler Sport, keeps it within reach near the apparatus, without spreading it all over the gym. Grips worn on the bars protect the palms from friction.

Good deals

Good deals can also be found in good plans, promotions, discounts, sales, and Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and sent out within 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a consistent order: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the year-end holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by summer sales and back to school.

Frequently Asked Questions

What thickness of mat should be used under the apparatus?

The landing mat, thick and cushioned, is placed at the exit of the bars, balance beam, and vault. The floor mat, thinner and firmer, is used for elements on the floor and for warming up. The thickness is chosen according to the height of the fall and the level of the gymnasts.

Why do gymnasts use magnesium?

Magnesium absorbs sweat and ensures a secure grip on bars, rings, and pommel horse. A container like the one from Kuebler Sport keeps it handy at the edge of the mat and limits dust in the gym.

What is the purpose of a low beam for training?

The low beam, placed on the floor or at a low height, allows learning elements without apprehension and with no risk of significant falls. Gymnasts then move on to the competition beam once they have mastered the movement.

Springboard or mini-trampoline: what’s the difference?

The springboard, rigid and spring-loaded, gives the impulse for jumping and entering the beam. The mini-trampoline, with elastic fabric, rebounds higher: it is used to work on rotations and jumps safely, with a thick landing mat.

How to maintain the mats in a gym?

The covers are regularly cleaned with a mild product to remove dust and magnesium, and closures and seams are checked. Mats should be stored flat or on a cart, without heavy weight on top, to keep the foam in shape.