Rubber is on the whole one of the most important materials in our modern age. Its uses –especially when it comes to fitness mats– are almost innumerable: it is safe, comfortable, affordable, recyclable, and –when constructed from natural materials or recyclables- is eco-friendly. Rubber has only been in general industrial use since World War II, therefore the industry and its mass production are relatively a new phenomenon. The same is true for the popularity of fitness which has become an obsession for those living in modern Western countries.

Fitness mats made from rubber are an especially important kind of workout equipment, and are used daily by enthusiasts throughout the world. The popularity of mat fitness routines (treadmills, stretching, Zoomba etc.) is well-established and will only continue to rise as health concerns continue to predominate family and workplace conversations. For that reason, it is important for fitness enthusiast to be sure they get the right mat for fitness (depending on their needs). It is safe to say that, in most cases, the best kind of fitness mat is a rubber one. Rubber is elastic, durable, safe, comfortable and most importantly an affordable fitness mat.

“Shark Tooth II” Heavy-Duty Floor Mat

• Prevent damage to any surface
• A heavy-duty mat designed to handle shocks and impacts
• Perfect for protecting sections of floor that are under heavy equipment
• Can be cleaned with common household cleaners

Prevent Slips and Falls: Safety is always first! This is why the checker-plate design featured on the mat’s surface not only looks sharp and sleek but is functional as well! This pattern, combined with rubber’s natural ability to provide traction, greatly increases the mat’s non-slip qualities.

Customize Your Protection: As a standalone black rubber mat, this product works best when protecting specific portions of floor that see heavy use. Multiple mats can be cut and configured to fit any flooring situation; all you need is a standard utility knife! Whether you need to protect a small corner in your gym or a narrow pathway in the warehouse, the Shark Tooth II mat can help protect your floors in almost any situation.

One of the biggest advantages of using rubber for your flooring needs is that it possesses a naturally high “stretch ratio”. What that means, essentially, is that rubber is able to bend more under pressure than most other kinds of material, making it ideal for absorbing impacts and providing a comfortable platform for mat fitness routines. This durable, yet relatively soft, constitution makes fitness mats made from rubber the ideal kind of protective flooring. Not only do they shield your vulnerable floors from unwanted scrapes and abrasions, but the right fitness mat will also protect you from any accidental slips or falls incurred while in the middle of a workout.

The comfort and security provided by rubber fitness mats are just two of the numerous benefits they offer. Furthermore, rubber is extremely cost-effective and affordable, especially relative to flooring such as laminated wood or ceramic tile. Rubber mats can be obtained in various sizes, and generally can be purchased for only a few dollars per square foot from most industrial and commercial fitness mat retailers. This affordability is one reason why consumers everywhere are choosing rubber as their choice material for all their mat fitness needs.

“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 an added bonus, rubber mats are also generally easy to install, rarely requiring any “professional” treatment. Most rubber fitness mats are well suited to being handled and installed by the end-user, no costly installation service required.

Another, often overlooked benefit of rubber than many might not appreciate is its capacity to be extremely environmentally-friendly. A great mat for fitness can potentially be a great mat for the eco- conscious, as well. Many rubber fitness mats are made from repurposed automobile tires. These tires lend the mats are high degree of durability, resilience, and traction. Combined with rubber’s naturally high friction coefficient (which means it is extremely slip-resistant), a recycled rubber fitness mat is –some would say- the perfect blend of reliability, strength, cost-efficiency, and environmental stewardship.

Durable yet comfortable, affordable and easy to install, stylish and practical – rubber truly does it all. When it comes to getting the right mat for fitness needs of all kinds, rubber fitness mats get the job done, all the while being an environmentally safe material choice. We are confident that, upon reviewing the exceedingly long list of rubber’s inherent benefits, our consumers will realize the incredible effectiveness rubber fitness mats.

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