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Options for Exercise Flooring

When you are ready to start working out at home, you probably spend plenty of time picking the workout routine, the equipment, and your outfit. Don’t forget to think about the exercise flooring you want to use, though. Having the right exercise floor matting in place can make your workout time safer and more comfortable.

High-quality exercise floor mats should allow you to work out for longer with less muscle fatigue and fresher lower body joints. Workout floor mats from Greatmats help you gain the most out of each minute you’re exercising. (These floors are so comfortable that if you want an excuse to stop the workout early, you’ll have to blame the equipment!)

Types of Workout Flooring

When you rely on Greatmats for your workout floor matting, you can select from three different design options.

• Foam Mats or Tiles: EVA foam tiles are a popular selection for a workout floor, as they’re easy to install, budget-friendly, and available in many colors. These tiles are firmer than you may expect, so you can gain a high level of traction for your workouts with a nice level of cushioning.
  
• Rubber Rolls and Tiles: When durability is a primary consideration for your exercise flooring, rubber is the ideal choice. It can withstand many different kinds of workouts without showing wear and tear, and it offers a little bit of cushioning.
  
• Modular Interlocking Tiles: Modular interlocking tiles give you the option of adding more tiles at any time to create a larger workout space. Should a single workout tile start showing damage, just remove it from the layout and replace it with a fresh tile. Select from PVC plastic, vinyl over plastic, and other materials for modular exercise floor tiles.

Where to Use Exercise Flooring

Make use of exercise room matting from Greatmats in a few different locations in your home.

Over Carpet

If you are creating an exercise room at home in a spare bedroom, you may end up needing to place modular tiles over low pile carpeting. Soft, flexible tiles may pop loose at the seams when people walk on them. A tile with a firm base and a vinyl top is a highly secure option over carpet. PVC plastic tiles work well, too, as they should not slide or separate.

Garage Gyms

When creating a gym inside a garage, you must place workout flooring over concrete. Rubber rolls and tiles work well over cold concrete, creating a thermal barrier. You also may want to install some anti-fatigue tiles on top to protect against the extremely hard concrete surface. Anti-fatigue foam and PVC plastic tiles are perfect for this use case. Thick rubber tiles are ideal for dropping heavy weights.

Benefits of Exercise Flooring & Tiles

Finding the right workout padding for a floor can provide multiple benefits, including:

• Protection for the subfloor from dropped free weights
  
• Support for exercise machines
  
• Cushioning during difficult workouts
  
• Traction for aerobic and cardio workouts
  
• Soft feel during ground-based workouts
  
• Protection against falls during martial arts, gymnastics, or cheer workouts
  
• Scuff-resistant materials that continue to look great, even after tough workouts
  
• Sturdy enough to go over carpeting
  
• Won’t slide around when used on top of carpet
  
• Multiple color and surface texture options

Exercise Floor Mats Q&A

Is there a difference between a yoga mat and an exercise mat?

Yes, differences between yoga mats and exercise mats exist. Yoga mats are a type of exercise mat that has features specifically made for yoga by providing maximum stability. General exercise mats focus on creating cushioned surfaces and some impact absorption.

What can you use for personal exercise mats?

The best personal exercise mats often offer portability, so you can do your workouts wherever you want. Also, personal exercise mats should be smaller, so you can store them when they’re not in use. At Greatmats, we offer folding mats, roll out mats, and interlocking tiles that work well for personal exercise mats.

What’s the best flooring for an exercise room?

The best flooring for an exercise room depends on the types of workouts you plan to do, the style and color you want to use, and the level of durability you need. At Greatmats, we offer interlocking floor tiles with colorful designs, rubber flooring rolls for maximum durability, soft PVC plastic tiles for versatility in workouts, and more options.

What is the best home gym carpet for an exercise room?

The best home gym carpet for an exercise room will allow the perfect mixture of support and texture for the athletes. At Greatmats, we offer specific carpet tiles for light exercise workouts, supporting exercise equipment, and providing a surface suitable for weightlifting workouts.

What are the best interlocking exercise mats made of?

The best interlocking exercise mats are made of EVA foam, rubber, or PVC plastic. These materials offer a range of choices regarding durability, cushioning, and color choices, so you can match your needs.

What are some soft gym flooring options and exercise mat ideas?

Some of the best soft gym flooring and exercise mat options consist of closed-cell EVA foam tiles with puzzle-style edges that connect securely. You also could select roll out mats that have a soft foam layer on the bottom and a carpet or vinyl layer across the top for traction and stability.