Has anyone tried these for exercise? Not on carpet but something like a gym floor?
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Sarah, I have not. I would think the weight distribution would differ from pushing or pulling an item.
906219
I've mostlly used them on carpet for exercise...are you talking matts? Or hardwood? They scratch pretty easily, and are much less useful/slick once they have.
727899
While I am not sure I would say yes as they do on my carpeted floor. Just love the treadmill. Enjoy.
1183825
I set up my Elliptical on an exercise mat that is also on a carpeted floor. I don't notice any sway and seems to be stable to me.
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I haven't tried using them yet at the gym. They seem like they would work awesome though, because I rest the frame right above my ears and they stay in place very well. I would not be able to answer as far as the sweat issue.
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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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It rolls intensely. The spikes bite in deep and really work out the knots in your muscles. And the gym floor would be fine, though I personally tend to stick to carpeted floors. I think the ideal surface is a thin carpet, like not a plush/shag carpet.
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We use these them for exercise and/or grappling on the floor. They are of good quality but with Olympic weights I am not sure how they will stand the test of time. I do recommend them though.
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I dont think that would be a safe idea. Unless you have carpeted bedroom. When I tried to excercise with the step, it kept on slipping. I almost fell backwards. Scary moment. Be safe
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you could use them for a home gym/cardio. They're pretty thick/soft. They look like something that would be in a kids room, so as long as you're ok with that.
1302041
Interesting idea. I never thought of that use but don't see why it could not work. They glide very easily on carpet even with a heavy couch leg or even grand piano leg on them.
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I used mine over concrete slab but tested them over hardwood and ceramic tile. They worked fine, no slippage. Although I can't say from personal experience, I would guess the carpet would have to be a very flat, low pile. I would also think that a workout with a lot of intense foot work might tend to separate the tiles.
944375
Yes, we often use them on a carpet. Sometimes it might be necessary to stack them, but they work fine.
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Perhaps if you don't plan to move it. I bought 2 sets with the idea of being able to roll the treadmill around on them easier than directly on the carpet. They fell apart immediately when I tried to move the treadmill on them. They didn't work at all!
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I have gym carpet in my house. Works great on the carpet. I hope that helps
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I don't go to the gym so I don't really know how they would do. I would suggest purchasing a set of comply foam tips as they seal up nicely and seem to me they would stay in place during a work out.
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I have not used it in that way, but would suspect that it might be a problem with some sliding. The bottom surface of the mat is very smooth and I can slide my exercise cycle around on the carpet by grabbing the edges of the mat. A concrete surface might give it more stability, but with the jumping I think it might slide.
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Yes, as an employee I have these mats at home and have used these for the Insanity workout. I used two sets of these mats and on hardwood. They have not moved or given me any issues while providing me conform. Just sneakers alone is not enough cushion. If you use these on carpets, you may have problems.