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March 2nd, 2010 by Mary | Filed under home gym.
Taking the cost-effective and healthy venture into creating your own home gym can present a few challenges. What equipment? How much space will be needed? If the exercise area is to be used for weights or floor work, what type of cushioning is most effective to protect your floors, offer soundproofing, and provide the most comfort? While the type of equipment depends on the workout routine of choice, the space being used (no matter the size) can be easily converted into a professional-style home gym by utilizing interlocking rubber mats. There are many types of rubber flooring available for this purpose, from roll out rubber pads to Olympic-quality custom designed mats. Determining what system to install is dependent on a few simple factors - quality, functionality, and scalability.
As the quality of mats varies greatly, what makes a great home gym floor? Many gyms use low cost recycled rubber mats for their flooring, which often emit strong “used tire” or petroleum odors—something that doesn’t improve significantly over time. People have varying levels of tolerance for these odors, with some users complaining of headaches from the off gassing of certain types of recycled rubber floors- particularly those sold through large retail chains. Roll-out rubber pads are inexpensive, but also are generally recycled, and aren’t as forgiving of specific space needs. Recycled rubber comes in limited color options- black or black with flecks, and has a rough “open cell” surface that requires some effort to clean. Roll rubber also requires being glued into place, a factor which makes it a poor choice in areas where moisture may be present, as the adhesive may delaminate from the floor. Rubber flooring- in general- provides excellent sound deadening, a characteristic which makes it a popular choice for home gyms. Free weights and heavy cardio equipment can be noisy in a small room, particularly if there are other members of the household around. A simple solution: seek out high-quality virgin rubber interlocking mats to get a home gym off to the right start from the ground up.
Interlocking rubber mats provide functional flexibility in creating a home gym. With a wide variety of thicknesses, colors, styles, and sizes available, not only is there something for every budget, but also the ability to coordinate with the rest of the house. As virgin rubber is not made from recycled tires, it has none of the used tire smell many find objectionable, making it an ideal material for enclosed home spaces. Virgin rubber flooring has a “closed cell” surface that makes it easy to clean, superior “rebound” and durability , and is non staining when used over expensive hardwood floors. For homeowners seeking to create the ultimate home gym, Olymic Grade tiles such as My Gym Floor’s Hammer Lock tiles feature hidden tongue and groove style interlocks, and a natural, no wax sheen. Interlocking rubber tiles install securely in place without tapes or adhesives, and colors can be used in combinations to create a space that reflects your own sense of style. Virgin rubber tiles provide excellent stability under your strength and cardio equipment, and provide outstanding slip resistance in wet and dry conditions. Use ultra thick flooring such as My Gym Floor Power Lock if you are seeking to maximize sound deadening- particularly in high impact free weight areas. As home gym space may be limited, having a scalable option in flooring is important. Interlocking mats can be custom purchased in individual blocks to match every shape and size of floor. Tiles are easy to install with a straight edge and utility knife, and, and tiles may be cleaned using simple damp mopping. Whether you have a many pieces of heavy, commercial grade fitness equipment or you are doing simple aerobics and free weights, there is a type of mat for you.
Just getting started and don’t know the type of flooring you need? This article in MyGymFloor 101 is an excellent resource.
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