Throughout the world, there exist many differing kinds of fitness centers (and, implicitly, many different kinds of fitness floors). Whether you are a commercial gym owner seeking to outfit your warehouse-sized CrossFit gym, or simply a homeowner looking to turn the unused corner of your garage into a designated yoga area, know that the right kind of fitness mat is out there for you. However, because of the variety in fitness facilities, it may be the case that the fitness mat type you require will differ from the type that someone else’s studio necessitates. That is why it is important to understand the differences between not just the varying kinds of fitness centers, but the difference between the fitness floors that protect these facilities, as well.

“Revolution” Interlocking Flooring Tiles

A primary case study for observing the different kinds of gymnasiums and their fitness mat needs are CrossFit gyms (in some areas, known as “boot camps”). CrossFit is a high-intensity exercise regime that blends many different types of fitness routines together for the purpose of simultaneously increasing strength, agility, and endurance. The type of rubber mat that a typical CrossFit gym would requires is one that is primarily thick enough to absorb the jumps, spins, and speed-focused workouts CrossFit gyms are known for. Rubber tile forms of fitness flooring are revered by CrossFit gyms because they are easy to move and rearrange, while also providing thorough and comprehensive protection for intrepid exercisers.

Yoga studios are another kind of fitness facility that requires careful consideration before installing fitness flooring. The surfacing for most yoga studios takes the form of wooden flooring, because it generally provides a solid surface. The main kind of protective fitness floors that most are familiar with, however, are yoga mats, which are used (perhaps obviously) in studios across the world. Made from thin, easily rolled rubber mat material, yoga mats are portable and provide a good deal of protection for single individuals while they perform exercises and simple stretching.

Another user of the fitness mat products are cycling studios. Similar to yoga fitness areas, cycling studios generally possess wooden flooring to provide solid footing for equipment and participants both. Because of this, you will often see rubber mat flooring being utilized by cycling studios for the purpose of protecting their vulnerable flooring from the weight and vibration energy of the stationery bikes above. Many commercial cycling studios typically feature up to dozens of stationery bikes, meaning that these studios rely on distributors over the internet for wholesale mats necessary provide an expansive, protective, and cheap floor mat option.

A final fitness facility to consider the fitness flooring needs of is the typical “bodybuilding” commercial gyms. These types of gym environments are abundant (with more cropping up practically every day). As with other types of workout areas, fitness floors are critical in these facilities. Because most commercial bodybuilding gyms deal with extreme amounts of heavy weights and foot traffic constantly, their floors absorb a great deal of punishment. That is why gyms such as these often turn to rubber mats to provide a safe surface for not only the gym floors and equipment but also for the benefit of the gym users.

“Armor-Lock (Fitness)” Interlocking Rubber Tile

• Smaller sized tiles that are perfect for smaller sized gyms or garages
• Flooring for a garage. These tiles can handle the abusive most residential (& commercial) garages.
• Use as flooring for gym. Since it can absorb the impact of heavy weights and resists moisture, these are ideal to place in your workout areas.
• Affordability plus durability. These eco-friendly recycled floors are made from reclaimed rubber, which is tough and long lasting.

Pebble Top Finish: The vulcanized surface of these recycled floors comes with a pebble top finish. This quality helps the tile give your feet a good level of comfort and traction, especially if you are using these as a type of flooring for gym.

Easy to Transport: Sometimes, the circumstances in our lives dictate a change of location. If you happen to find yourself on the move to new territory, or if you just want something that is easy to carry around, then these 20” x 20” rubber flooring tiles are for you. Because of their smaller size and lighter weight, they are perfect for easy transportation. Add this to the fact that this is interlocking flooring, meaning that you will be spared from carrying around the additional adhesive materials that you would need for most other roll flooring.

As you can see, there are a plethora of differing fitness facilities that use rubber fitness floors to great effect. It is preeminent, though, to make sure that you understand the differences between the needs of each of these facilities, so that you can best select and purchase the right fitness flooring for your facility – whatever it may be.

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