Iluvõimlemise individuaalvõistlustel kasutatakse 5 erinevat võimlemisvahendit. Need on: hüpits, rõngas, kurikas, pall ja lint. Iluvõimlemise rühmad võistlevad kahe vahendiga kavaga. Ühes kavas kasutatakse viis sarnast vahendit (nt. 5 linti) ja teises kavas 3+2 vahendit (nt. 2 palli ja 3 rõngast).
Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport that combines elements of ballet, gymnastics, dance, and apparatus manipulation. ... the judges consider artistry, mastery, and execution. The choreography must cover the entire floor and contain a balance of jumps, leaps, pivots, balances (a certain number is required depending on the gymnast's level) and flexibility movements. ... Physical abilities needed by a rhythmic gymnast include strength, power, flexibility, agility, dexterity, endurance and hand-eye coordination.