Gymnastics moves themselves are designed on a progressive scale to allow further development to make them harder and more intricate. With each level achieved through suitably planned training, participants are able to improve their joint health, maintain muscular development and improve cardiovascular fitness.

Long-term use of weight bearing activities such as gymnastics can also provide a clear benefit in age-related functional decline and bone loss , helping to reduce the risk of osteoporosis. And because it helps burn fat, a regular workout such as gymnastics also contributes to weight management and in turn, healthy cholesterol levels and blood pressure levels.