Should I purchase a mat for this gym? It will be set up in the basement. The floor is cement and we have wall-to-wall Berber carpet over a pad.
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It would be up to you. Mine is mounted in a double wide [trailer], with plywood floor, standard (cheap) carpet pad and short shag. Been like that for about two years with no problems and no damage to carpet, or stability problems with the gym. Have made some minor location moves (a few inches) with no problems so far. The gym gets almost daily use. We opted not to use a mat, and still feel that one is not needed (for us). And still love this gym with leg press attachment and would buy it again. Be aware that some mats may transfer discoloration / oil / solvent to a carpet.
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I set mine up on heavy felt circle pads (like you would use on furniture legs) under each contact point (Bought them at Costco) to give some relief to the carpet.
201310
I would, just to protect the carpet from the equipment. You can find inexpensive matting or gym pads at Sears.
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You may want a pad just to avoid permanent indentions in your carpet if you move machine. Of course it isn't that hard to move if you decide you need a pad later?
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I think a yoga mat would work well. I'm on laminate flooring and my yoga mat works great for any floor exercises. You could also buy a yoga mat that is a little thicker than the usual ones if you need extra cushion.
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Not really. Most of the workouts don't need a mat. So you need a space as long as you are.
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I guess that depends if you're covering the whole room where you're putting it against the walls or to the baseboards of the walls. Are you covering the whole floor wall to wall? I do not know from experience so I can't guess that they might slip a little bit or not. It also depends on how much square footage you're putting down and how aggressive your aerobic workout is going to be. They are great pads they work really well for my basement where I do have them wall to wall for lifting weights and do some lunges. but again I cannot give you a definitive answer to your question . I wish you good luck with whatever choice you make. John G./USMC I guess that depends if you're covering the whole room where you're putting it against the walls or to the baseboards of the walls. Are you covering the whole floor wall to wall? I do not know from experience so I can't guess that they might slip a little bit or not. It also depends on how much square footage you're putting down and how aggressive your aerobic workout is going to be. They are great pads they work really well for my basement where I do have them wall to wall for lifting weights and do some lunges. but again I cannot give you a definitive answer to your question . I wish you... » Read More I guess that depends if you're covering the whole room where you're putting it against the walls or to the baseboards of the walls. Are you covering the whole floor wall to wall? I do not know from experience so I can't guess that they might slip a little bit or not. It also depends on how much square footage you're putting down and how aggressive your aerobic workout is going to be. They are great pads they work really well for my basement where I do have them wall to wall for lifting weights and do some lunges. but again I cannot give you a definitive answer to your question . I wish you good luck with whatever choice you make. John G./USMC « Show Less
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Hi. These mats are very thin for heavy equipment. They should work as far as preventing the floor from scratching, but in my opinion, you would need a thicker mat for exercise equipment.
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Mine's on carpet on a basement floor. If you are upstairs from others, whether they will hear you probably has more to do with floor/construction. There are heavy duty no skid rubber feet on all legs that I imagine will absorb most sound and should keep it from moving. If it's a floor that slips (hardwood/tile), I would think a small carpet under it would work as long as the carpet was also rubber backed. BTW, I still use this rebounder four - five days a week and am loving its sturdiness. It still appears brand new. (I mostly use it barefoot, but wear athletic shoes sometimes.)
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I would do a couple Google searches just to make sure, but I would imagine it should be just fine over concrete. I used it over self-leveling concrete which was over a plywood base and then put the flooring directly over it and it seems to be working great. It is a combination sound/vibration/moisture/ventilation pad.
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I guess if it would fit? You should probably check the manufacturers suggestions for something like that. The mat has a vinyl cover to it and is inflatable. Kind of sturdy. We lay ours flat on a piece of berber carpet in the garage and it works awesome. Very comfortable for the dog, she loves it. Although she doesn't scratch holes.
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I have my rower on carpeting and do have it on a mat. There are raised rubber pieces on the rails and I think that would be sufficient for you. It is extremely easy to move if you would decide to use a mat at a later date.
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If the carpet is a tight weave, I'm sure the barre will be fine. Just be sure the knobs are tight and secure and the barre heights are even.
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My treadmill is on the 2nd floor on bamboo. The mat has helped with vibrations & noise from my running. My husband has commented that it is quieter downstairs than when it was just on the bare floor. If I was buying a second one I would get the thicker mat.
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No floor. Best thing to do is place over a properly sized, level, concrete pad.
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Yes; more precisely, I use a padded mat under the Rugbuddy, then on top I have another carpet, over the feet of some tables/sofas rest (pressing on the Rugbuddy). So far so good, after 3 weeks of usage. The instructions specify to avoid large area objects lying on top of the rug - presumably to avoid heat build-up.
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Hi, It can be setup on either. For carpet, you may want a mat or cheap rug under it as you'll need something to catch the sweat.
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Yes you can ... The carpet does not affect its performance ... intact my basement is partially carpet and that's where I do most of work-outs. The Perfect push ups are steardy and strong they are worth the money....
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I am very pleased with the two mats I purchased. If the carpet is very short, I think it could work. It gives you a soft feel when you walk on it. If the carpet was to high, it might not give you the same feeling. I do believe it would work on Berber carpet.
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Mine is on concrete flooring, but I would suggest a very firm mat to prevent rocking while pedaling. Skip those cheap soft foam interlocking mats you can get at local home improvement stores and opt for a firmer "horse stall" rubber mat...one 4x6ft mat would be perfect.