Sport and Athletic Mat Options
When you want to set up a sports practice area at home, at a fitness center, or in a school gymnasium, having the right flooring to match the planned use case is essential to maintain safety and maximize performance. Athletic mats from Greatmats give you the versatility and quality you need for all kinds of athletics.
When you select our sports mats for sale, they’re available at an excellent value. Learn more about how to use our sports floor mats for training, fitness workouts, phys ed classes at schools, and more!
Types of Athletic Mats
We offer multiple formats of athletic mats so you can match your planned usage with the padding and durability you need.
- Mats and Tiles: We have interlocking mats and tiles that consist of rubber, foam, and PVC plastic. We also offer roll-out foam and folding panel mats for more coverage area.
- Rolls: Large rolls of rubber, vinyl, and artificial turf are available to cover big spaces quickly.
- Safety Padding: Add cushioned pads to walls (both indoors and outdoors), posts, beams, and stages to protect people who might crash into them when running during sports practices.
- Gymnastics Mats: For gymnastics and cheerleading studios, specialty mats can help with safe skill building, including octagon, wedge, and folding mats.
- Crash Mats: Crash mats offer extremely thick designs that provide maximum cushioning in areas where athletes may fall to the floor pads from height.
Common Uses of Our Sports Mats for Sale
We have many practical options for indoor sports court flooring, including a few that can be removed in the future to maintain portability.
Basketball
If creating indoor basketball floors, our
modular sports tiles will be a great choice. These have raised plastic bases and can be installed on any flat surface. They
snap together easily. We also offer a
rubber-backed vinyl flooring that simulates a genuine wood grain court. Paint lines on it if desired.
Tennis
Our
TopCourt Tiles provide an optimal playing surface. These can withstand the demands of outdoor use, including the damaging effects of the sun, extreme weather, and temperature changes. These have a raised base to maximize drainage.
Cheerleading
Our
cheerleading mats are available with either a carpet or a vinyl top, and they are available in roll-out and fold-up designs. These athletic mats are found in practice and competition sizes. They can be transported and installed by a single person, and they fold up or roll up for convenient storage when not in use.
Gymnastic Workouts
Our huge selection of
gymnastic mats means that we'll certainly have the ideal product for the job. Many of our athletic mats can be laid out to use with tumbling, stretching, and landings.
Plyometrics
Athletic mats to be used with
plyometric exercises need to be able to support an athlete jumping or making sudden changes of direction. Ours prevent excessive fatigue on an athlete's bones and joints. Additionally, they have outstanding traction.
Dancers
With our wide catalog of
dancer floors, finding an option that is workable for permanent and
temporary installations is a piece of cake. Additionally, we stock a number of different dance subfloors that bring comfort, safety, and professionalism to any location.
Soccer
For an indoor soccer competition field, our
padded turf tiling and
gym athletic turf have durability and slip resistance. This synthetic sports turf is manufactured specifically as athletic flooring and is fusion-bonded to a no-slip base. This helps to hold it in place during competitions and practices.
Aerobics and Circuits
Our
exercise mats have forgiving surfaces suitable for use as both cardio and aerobic training floor mats. These allow for longer exercise sessions without excessive wear and tear on the body. We have many suitable for high-intensity aerobics and Jazzercise classes. These
rubber sports flooring rolls are firm and durable, yet are also forgiving.
Yoga
For professional and home studios, our
yoga mats create an ideal consistency that relieves pressure on joints and bones. They work for smaller studios or home use, thanks to the convenient size. For pro studios with large coverage areas, our rolled options create a professional appearance with minimal seam issues.
Cross Fitness
A
fitness mat typically is rubberized, making it versatile enough to use for multiple activities. From weight lifting to running or doing pushups, it creates excellent rebound to maximize the effectiveness of the workout. Our
low odor materials are popular for indoor use, as athletes can comfortably do pushups or handstands without an overwhelming rubbery smell.
Martial Arts
With a greater density in your
martial arts mats, you receive a higher level of resistance for making quick moves. Thicker mats tend to deliver a greater level of cushioning. It’s important for
competition sparring mats to include the right padded mat designs, including thickness and size. Consider using different colors of interlocking puzzle mats to designate warm-up and competition areas. Greatmats offers high-quality mats that are ideal for competitions.
Weightlifting
For
weight room flooring in a residential setting, rubber matting, rolls, or tiles are the
best home gym floors. Pay attention to the maximum amount of weight you will be lifting and select a thickness measurement that matches it for the desired level of subfloor protection and noise reduction.
Athletic Mats Q&A
What are the best athletic gym mats on a budget?
The
best athletic gym mats on a budget are those that fit your planned use case well. For many people, the
4x10-Foot Folding Athletic Gym Mats are a popular selection that delivers a good value.
What is the best rolled vinyl sports flooring?
The
best rolled vinyl sports flooring will cover your entire space at a great price. One of the most popular options we offer at Greatmats is the
Wood Grain Natural Vinyl Flooring Roll.
What is the best impact resistant flooring?
The
best impact resistant flooring will stand up to harsh conditions, such as weight lifting, without showing damage. It should also provide some noise absorption, reducing the banging and clanging from dropped free weights. Our
Sterling Athletic Sound Rubber Tiles are the best selection for most people.
Which sports use rubber flooring and why?
The different
sports that use rubber flooring successfully include weight training, running, plyometrics, ice skating and hockey arenas, and all-around athletic facilities. The best reasons to use rubber flooring are for shock absorption, to enhance durability, for noise absorption, and to receive a good value.
Why should you use sports hall wall padding?
Using
sports hall wall padding provides several benefits, including safety and protection for athletes. You also can print logos and lettering on the padding to promote your school or facility’s brand. Finally, it can serve as a way to protect a wall from damage when equipment regularly bangs into it.