If there is one industry that needs heavy-duty, shock absorbing mats, it is CrossFit. CrossFit is a brand of exercise routines and methodologies that have taken the country by storm since its inception in the early 21st century. CrossFit has made a name for itself by focusing on combining aspects of many different types of workout disciplines in order to create a more well-rounded and accessible routine. These disciplines include gymnastics, calisthenics, strongman routines, and more. According to iClubs.com, an athletic business affiliate, “there are over 13,000 [CrossFit] affiliates worldwide with an estimated 2 million to 4 million people using CrossFit for their training.” With extreme variety of CrossFit’s exercises, as well as the nature and prevalence of CrossFit gyms themselves, it’s only logical that they make for a natural home for shock absorbing mats.
Elephant Bark 5mm
Shock absorbing mats are a kind of padded surfacing made from rubber, PVC, or other soft, flexible material capable of absorbing impact and reducing injury. A well-placed shock absorbing mat can mean the difference between a bruised shoulder versus a broken arm (or worse). Rubber, PVC, and the like function extraordinarily well at providing a safe surface for exercisers to practice their routines and achieve their fitness goals – especially when it comes to CrossFit, a workout regime that is considered by even seasoned athletes to be highly physical and strenuous.
We know that not all CrossFit gyms are the same –especially in regards to size, shape, and floorplan layout. For this reason, it’s only natural that shock absorbing mats come in a breadth of differing lengths, widths, and thickness. Most mats slotted for CrossFit gyms will come in thicknesses of up to several inches thick, simply because of the fact that incidences of falls –especially compared to other types of fitness centers- are higher in CrossFit gyms. It is important that you analyze your own CrossFit space, so you can determine what type of shock absorbing mat works best for you and your needs. And, for that added “flair” element, shock absorbing mats can also come in a variety of colorings; sure to match any commercial or home gym aesthetic.
Elephant Bark 5mm
- Made with used tire crumb
- Provides a variety of thickness and color options
- Easy to cut and install if you want a fun DIY project
- Cost-effective, durable, and sustainable over the long term
- Outdoor flooring readily available in custom lengths specified to your preference
Easy to Install: Whether you have a temporary or permanent use for these mats, the installation process for this rolled rubber flooring is so easy that you will hardly break a sweat. For temporary uses, double-sided tape is the best option. For a permanent installation, a glue adhesive will be ideal. The rubber material works very well with various adhesives. The weight of the mat itself is enough to keep it flat on the surface.
Excellent Durability: The protective qualities of this rolled rubber flooring is hard to beat. These rubber flooring mats are designed with abrasive conditions in mind. As a result, they excel as outdoor flooring in applications such as a kennel mat or flooring for a gym. The constant wear and tear of high foot traffic pose no problem to these durable Green floor mats. The rubber material of the mat will even buffer against the weight of heavy equipment, which can wreak havoc on wood floors. Their lasting durability has made them the preferred choice for floor protection across the country. It is hard to beat this level of quality protection for this price.
“Shark Tooth” Heavy-Duty Floor Mat
Furthermore, because most types of shock absorbing mat are made from textured rubber, the mats themselves help to provide traction and slip-resistance for anyone using them. This is especially important when you consider the high-speed and fast-paced nature of most types of CrossFit workouts – workouts that otherwise might lead to unfortunate slips and falls on surfaces made from less textured or resilient material.
These mats were made for you. As a business owner of a CrossFit gym (or gyms), we know that you consider the well-being of your customers and guests to be paramount. By installing these mats in your gym, you’ll be providing your “CrossFitters” with the protection necessary for them to workout comfortably, efficiently, and –most of all- safely. When combined with precautionary measures, warmups, and supervision, shock absorbing mats are an ideal way to keep everyone who uses them happy and healthy –in more ways than one.
“Maxx-Tuff” Heavy-Duty Mats
“Maxx-Tuff” Heavy-Duty Mats
- Helps reduce noise and vibration
- Easy to clean with water and common soap
- Diamond patterned subsurface grips onto floors below
- Eco-friendly reclaimed floor that is affordable and very durable
- Ideal for use as gym equipment mats or any other application that sees a lot of heavy equipment
Heavy Duty Protection: If anyone has any doubts about how thick and durable these mats are, they only need to take one good look at them. These thick mats are designed to be used for heavy-duty applications. For example, if they are used as gym equipment mats, they will easily absorb the shock and pressure of heavy weight equipment being placed on them without suffering a scratch. Better yet, the floors underneath these heavy-duty mats will also be secure from damage.
Designed for Traction: All across the surface of this 4 x 6 rubber mat is a unique honeycomb design. The purpose of this design is to provide a better grip and more traction for feet. More traction means more safety and a far lower likelihood of slipping and falling. Rubber itself provides more traction for feet, but when it is formed into this design, this mat’s anti-slip quality significantly and noticeably improves.
