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Options for Outdoor Gym Flooring
Although most gym workouts take place indoors, to make the most of the available space on your property - and to take advantage of amazing weather days in your area - you may want to deploy some outdoor gym flooring ideas. Stick with products from Greatmats for the best durability and the highest levels of performance.Whether you need a waterproof outdoor exercise mat or outdoor gym tiles, we can give you a safe, durable, non-slip floor that’s perfect for any use case. With our outdoor gym matting, give yourself or your commercial gym patrons the ability to work outdoors or indoors, whichever they prefer, and take full advantage of great weather days!
Types of Flooring for an Outdoor Gym
When you count on Greatmats for flooring for an outdoor gym, we offer a few different options to match your needs.Rubber Tiles
Rubber tiles give you an inexpensive option for outdoor gym floors. They’re highly durable and yield excellent traction in wet conditions. Although many rubber tiles are black, you can find a few different colors that can spice up a playground or outdoor workout space.
PVC Plastic Tiles
PVC plastic tiles have interlocking edges that simplify installation. They work great for outdoor installations because of the traction they offer in wet conditions and their UV resistance. The tiles frequently have perforated designs to quickly drain rain. They’re available in many colors.
Turf Rolls
Turf rolls are natural options for outdoor gym flooring installations. They look like real grass, but they give you a surface you can use for workouts immediately after it rains. Turf is versatile, allowing for a wide range of safe workout options.
Turf Tiles
If handling the weight and size of a roll of artificial turf is difficult for you, turf tiles are a great alternative. They’re easy to install while giving you a sturdy layout where the seams become invisible.
Benefits of Outdoor Gym Flooring
Outdoor gym flooring provides several benefits for residential or commercial customers, including:- Multiple colors available
- Good traction in wet conditions
- Weather-resistant materials
- Multiple thicknesses available
- Excellent durability and safety
- Allows for multiple kinds of workouts
- Doesn’t require specialized cleaning
- Many DIY installation options
- Safer for joint health than bare ground or concrete
Use Types for Flooring for an Outdoor Gym
Some of the most common usage options for flooring for an outdoor gym area include:- Playgrounds
- Sports practices
- Sled workouts
- Yoga workouts
- Plyometric workouts
- X-Fit workouts
- Ground-based workouts
- Cross training workouts
- Weightlifting
Outdoor Gym Flooring Q&A
Is outdoor turf good for gyms?
Yes, using outdoor turf in gyms is a smart idea. It provides the desired level of traction, shock absorption, and a high-quality look. It is a heavy-duty material that’s easy to install, and the rolls can cover as large or as small of a space as you’d like at a good value.
What are the best outdoor gym mats?
The best outdoor gym floor mats yield a safe and comfortable surface for workouts, sports, fitness training, or kids at play. Whether you want bright colors, maximum durability, traction in wet conditions, or all of the above, Greatmats has the best outdoor gym flooring available for you.
How do you install rubber gym flooring on concrete and other surfaces?
To install rubber gym flooring over concrete and other surfaces, clean the subfloor. You can add a different kind of subfloor first, if desired, but rubber can go over carpet, hardwood, ceramic tile, and more. It’s weatherproof and can even go atop dirt, gravel, and grass outside. However, the ideal surface for most installations is flat concrete.