The 21st Century has brought about the need for increased exercise among people of the world. This has resulted in the need to acquire gym materials, equipment, and the right flooring hence the need for rubber gym mats.
Which mat is the best for the gym?
The best mat for the gym is the one that possesses the following qualities
- Comfort
- Hard-wearing
- Easy to install
- Affordable
- Able to withstand impact
- Durable
With the above qualities in hand, we now assess several gym mats and see if they can meet the above characteristics
Yoga Mats
Yoga mats are a rectangular-shaped fabric or canvas-covered material which offers a soft landing and cushion for the user. Yoga mats are normally used by trainers that are more into ground workouts.
The price per square meter as compared to rubber gym mats, they are a bit pricey. They are normally used in conjunction with rubber gym mats to offer a complete gym floor solution.
The disadvantage of yoga matting as a gym floor solution
- They do not offer a solid floor solution
- They are not hard-wearing
- They cannot be used in the heavyweight section
- They cannot protect the equipment
Advantages of Yoga Mats
- They offer maximum cushioning to the user
- The thicker the yoga mats the more comfortable the mat is
- Transportable and they are not fixed on one area
Heavy-duty rubber gym mats
Heavy-duty rubber mats are the best rubber mats suitable for gym matting solutions, they possess most of the qualities of gym mats such as
- Comfort
- Hard-wearing
- Easy to install
- Able to withstand impact
- Durable
Advantages of heavy-duty rubber gym matting
- They withstand most of the maximum load in the gym without any deformation
- Made from recycled tires hence they are eco-friendly
The only disadvantage this heavy-duty rubber solution has is the following
- They may start to disintegrate from the corners as they age
- They are a bit expensive when installed over a large area
- They have a slight rubber odor when they are still new
Pvc rubber Gym matting
Pvc rubber gym mats are square-shaped rubber tiles, they normally come in 500mmx500mmx5mm thickness. The standard black tiles are made of recycled PVC materials and the color are made of virgin materials
Pvc rubber gym matting possess most of the best traits of gym flooring such as:
- Comfort
- Hard-wearing
- Easy to install
- Able to withstand impact
- Durable
As far as concerned, they can be used alone without other types of gym mats. They do not absorb the maximum weight as possessed by the heavy-duty rubber gym matting
Which choice should be made between the Yoga mats, Heavy-duty section Gym mats, and Pvc rubber gym mats?
A combination of the three mats should be used depending on the gym section area if it’s a commercial gym. The heavy-duty section should definitely be installed with the heavy-duty rubber mats and the rest of the floor with Pvc rubber mats, then Yoga mats can be hanged and be used whenever someone wants to have a ground work-out
What is a good thickness for a fitness mat?
The good thickness of a fitness mat depends on the area where the mat will be used, Generally the thicker the mat the better the comfort, also note that the thinner the yoga mats the cheaper the fitness mat, one needs to strike a balance between the cost of the fitness mats and the comfort it should possess.
