Gym Mats

Options for Gym Mats

When you want to create a safe workout space at home or at a fitness center, installing gym mats is a helpful option. This type of flooring offers cushioning, durability, and noise suppression that can make your workouts more enjoyable while limiting how much you disturb other people.

Rubber and foam are common materials to use under exercise equipment and free weights, as well as with personal workouts that may place stress on the lower-body joints. At Greatmats, we have a variety of formats available, including mats, rolls, and tiles, helping you cover the desired amount of space for your workout area at a reasonable price. We can’t guarantee our flooring will get you in shape, but it will make your workouts safer, quieter, and more comfortable. (The rest is up to you.)

Types and Styles of Gym Floor Mats

We offer several different designs of gym floor matting, helping match your workouts to the best flooring materials.

Folding Gym Mat

Folding gym mats have thick, cushioned foam with a vinyl covering that protects the foam. The mats are in four or five sections, connected by the vinyl covering. You can fold the connected sections on top of each other for storage or to create a greater level of cushioned thickness. One of our most popular options is our 2-Inch V4 18 Oz Gym Mat.

Roll-Out Mat

A roll-out mat often has a vinyl- or carpet-layer top cover with foam attached on the underside. The top layer delivers traction while protecting the cushioned lower layer from damage. It’s easier to store the roll-out mat when you roll it up and stack it on end.

Tile Mat

Create a mat of any coverage size by using interlocking tiles. One advantage of using tiles is that you have several thickness levels available.

Equipment Mat

An equipment mat usually consists of rubber or foam and protects the subfloor when using exercise equipment or free weights. A common size of equipment mat is about 3-by-6 feet, such as the G-Floor Exercise Equipment Mat, but several other sizes are available.

Personal Gym Mat

A personal gym mat is an ideal size for ground-based workouts for one person. You can use these mats for yoga, stretching, and high-intensity workouts. The PaviGym ComfortGym Mats offer a coverage size of about 2-by-5 feet with 15 mm (or 0.6 inches) of thickness.

Materials Available in Gym Mats

Several different types of materials are available in gym mats. Select the material that matches the type of workout you want to do.

Carpet-Bonded Foam

Carpet-bonded foam rolls and mats are commonly used for gymnastics and cheerleading workouts. The carpet offers traction for tumbling runs, while the foam reduces stress on the athletes’ lower-body joints. Our Cheerleading Flexible Roll is a popular choice with a 6-by-42-foot coverage area.

Vinyl-Bonded Foam

Vinyl-bounded foam mats are available in roll formats. The vinyl is durable for martial arts or wrestling workouts, protecting the foam from damage while providing enough traction for the athletes. Our Fitness Dollamur Flexi-Roll Smooth Mat creates a sure footing in a durable material.

Vinyl-Covered Foam

Vinyl-covered foam is a common format used with folding gym mats. The vinyl protects the foam while helping it maintain its shape.

Foam

Foam tiles offer cushioning for tough workouts, protecting the lower body joints of athletes during martial arts training or ground-based workouts. Some foam tiles fit underneath exercise equipment without showing indentations. Our Home Sport and Play Mat has interlocking edges, allowing you to create the ideal space for your workouts.

EVA Rubber Polymers

Personal exercise mats often feature EVA rubber polymers. This material gives the mats maximum durability with a desirable level of cushioning for ground-based workouts. It resists the formation of bacteria and fungi while remaining easy to clean.

Features and Benefits of Gym Floor Mats

Some of the key features found with our gym mats and gym floor mats include:

• Commercial-grade products
  
• Comfortable foam materials
  
• Highly durable products
  
• Textured surface prevents slipping
  
• Some products offer DIY installation options
  
• Can install over concrete, wood, or low-pile carpeting
  
• Multiple colors and some custom designs available
  
• Thermal protection against a cold subfloor
  
• Some tiles are waterproof or water resistant
  
• Some flooring has a fall height rating
  
• Many products contain recycled content
  
• Shock and noise absorbent materials

Use Types for Gym Mats

Gym floor mats are useful in a variety of situations. Some of the ways our customers use these products include:

• Fitness center workouts
  
• Home gyms
  
• Garage gyms
  
• Basement gyms
  
• School gymnasiums
  
• Church gymnasiums
  
• Kids’ playrooms
  
• Gymnastics training
  
• Cheerleading training
  
• Stationary bikes
  
• Treadmills
  
• Weight training
  
• Sports practice
  
• Martial arts training
  
• Wrestling training
  
• Aerobics classes
  
• Yoga classes

Gym Mats Q&A

How long do gym floor mats last?

The expected longevity of gym floor mats usually relates to the length of the product’s warranty period. You should expect to receive a useful lifespan from the mat of at least one year for a one-year warranty product. Some mats have five-year warranties.

How often should gym mats be cleaned?

The proper frequency for cleaning gym mats depends on how they’re being used. Daily cleaning is common for fitness center gym mats that accumulate dust and other debris because of frequent usage. Weekly or twice-a-week cleaning is usually enough for mats used in a home gymnasium. If you notice spills, you should clean them immediately.

What are the largest gym mats?

The largest gym mats available in a single-piece, flat format include those measuring 6-by-12 feet, creating 72 square feet of coverage. If you prefer a larger coverage area, rolls may cover 120 square feet or more.

Do I need a mat under my treadmill?

Placing a mat underneath a treadmill can help protect the subfloor from damage in case the treadmill slides around during usage. (The right mat actually should prevent the treadmill from sliding.) Some mat materials cut down on noise and vibration, too.

Horse stall mats vs. gym mats - What’s the difference?

The primary difference between horse stall mats and gym mats is that stall mats are thick pieces of rubber designed to support the weight of hoofed livestock. Gym mats can be of varying thicknesses for supporting ground-based exercises, workout equipment, or free weights. Some people who need maximum thickness in their mats to manage free weights might deploy horse stall mats.