Would this mat work to do at-home high intensity workouts on? Need something to absorb noise and shock on hardwood floors.
884406
My mat is beneath my treadmill so am not sure if your application would work. The mat is pretty thick, but if that doesn't bother you or your fitness workout, it would certainly dampen shock for you very well.
2046516
I think so given the exercise machine you are using. It would save on the wear and tear of your carpeted floors.
1338435
Absolutely that's where I use mine. Your choice of footwear will make a difference. Something without too much tread. I am thinking of buying a large floor mat like you'd use under the chair of a large desk but it isn't a deal breaker if your only option is to use it on carpeting.
261388
Is it suitable for use on the second floor of a house - Yeswould the weight and movement make too much noise and/or damage the floor? - not if you put it on a mat
904724
Is p9ox like burst training? I purchased this mat for my son & I can tell you that it is very adequate for hardwood floors - padding is thick and the mat stays in place. As for noise reduction (maybe in reference for the apartment below you?) I honestly don't know. I think you won't find a better mat for the price.
2164446
Thats what I use it for in my basement on my hard tile floor. Its a great layer of cushioning. I would recommend it.
263716
It's not really for yoga but I guess could be used if you want a lot of thickness. It's more for doing floor exercises like push-ups and sit-ups on a hard floor. I wouldn't carry it to yoga, it's big and doesnt fold up like a yoga mat. I love it for my house to do my floor exercises on. High quality mat for this purpose.
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yes. especially for a cheap mat i've found it to be great. it gives enough cushion where you can't feel the floor on your back at all. the only complaint i can see people having is that the mat is a little small and it rolls back a lot because normally you roll it up after use. for me though, i just accept the fact that if i'm doing leg lifts or other exercises that require full body extension my feet might hang over the end. to me it's not a big deal and this mat is perfect for what i need it for. if it's just straight sit ups you're looking at and you're not 7 feet tall, you should be just fine. yes. especially for a cheap mat i've found it to be great. it gives enough cushion where you can't feel the floor on your back at all. the only complaint i can see people having is that the mat is a little small and it rolls back a lot because normally you roll it up after use. for me though, i just accept the fact that if i'm doing leg lifts or other exercises that require full body extension my feet might hang over the end. to me it's not a big deal and this mat is perfect for what i need it for. if it's just straight sit ups you're looking at and you're not 7 feet tall, you should be... » Read More yes. especially for a cheap mat i've found it to be great. it gives enough cushion where you can't feel the floor on your back at all. the only complaint i can see people having is that the mat is a little small and it rolls back a lot because normally you roll it up after use. for me though, i just accept the fact that if i'm doing leg lifts or other exercises that require full body extension my feet might hang over the end. to me it's not a big deal and this mat is perfect for what i need it for. if it's just straight sit ups you're looking at and you're not 7 feet tall, you should be just fine. « Show Less
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It's pretty thin, but the top is crinkled, so less slippery than carpet. Your weight would push whatever touches the floor down into the mat--so it might actually be worth a try.
1072471
This mat is thinner (about 1/4 inch thick) and made from a very tough, denser material which seems to be a cross between plastic and rubber. It is not likely to rip and it would protect the floor beneath the equipment as long as there are no sharp contact points but it would not help with noise reduction. My treadmill took 4 people to move it and I have had the mat for 3 years and there is no sign of wear on it. There are other mats that are an inch or more thick and the rubberized material looks like it is injected with air, like the inside of a Three Musketeer Bar, and that type of mat may muffle noise.
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Maybe. I don't know if it is the same thickness as a gym mat. If the child was not doing aggressive tumbling and it was on carpet it might be ok. It is a little over 1/4inch thick if I remember correctly.
1387718
Oh yeah it should be fine for just pushups ^ . It didn't move on the floor at all for me, on carpet and wood.
819660
I don't think that it wouldn't work, I just think that they are better designed for a hard surface. They may ride a little on top of the carpet, but I don't think that they would move a great distance while you workout. These are a great product and worth the risk, you can always return them if you are unhappy.
54514
I am using it as a static worksurface mat and it is very dense and durable. If your machine has pad feet and I'm no engineer, but if you put down a sheet of material( phenolic, plywood or metal) to increase the surface area of your machine it would vertually last forever and would absorb a large amount of your vibration problem. I think it would work great!
760303
I would think it would make an excellent general exercise mat; just don't use shoes on it as it may affect the surface. I know on my many many years old mat it showed wear marks where I placed my bare feet repeatedly, but I just turned it over. You cannot do that with this pro mat as it has only one side for use. But don't forget it has a lifetime guarantee.
1502704
It will definitely help to absorb sound and some vibrations. I cannot speak to all vibrations. I purchased these interlocking mats for similar reasons , i.e., not wanting to wake up my downstairs neighbor during my P90X3 workouts.
922507
Hi RhondaI purchased it for my son to use while weightlifting in the garageHe drops 175# from over 6' to the ground. Weights bounce and concrete isn't cracked. It'll protect your hardwoods But why would you want to cover up pretty hardwoods with thick black rubber? LOL. :)