I'm looking for something padded for kinect zumba. Is this large enough for zumba and cushioned enough for a concrete slab floor?
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Hi Jennifer, Our Barracuda Exercise mat is approximately the same thickness as a regular yoga mat, 1/4" Thick. It is not super squishy but does give enough padding to protect joints.
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I can't imagine this mat would move doing a Zumba workout....but I'm not sure I would recommend it for that purpose. LifeBoard isn't really a "mat", it's a 2-piece plateau on which to place a mat. It actually elevates ~1inch off the ground...and I feel like it might end up sagging in the middle after such rigorous activity like Zumba. I think a person moves around more with Zumba than the space of LifeBoard would accommodate, as well :)
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There is no backing in the sense of a need for cushioning. There is a very thin layer of rubber, maybe 1/16" thick, that seems to be for holding the mat together and for gripping on slippery surfaces. The mat itself is made of some interwoven material that looks random. Since my purchase I have used every iron and wood I own and have been able to hit down and thru like turf. I can say that this mat has yet to stop any club from going thru, although is slows it down a lot if you chunk it. First mat I have ever owned that hasn't my arm or wrist, like some of the driving range mats on the concrete can do. There is no backing in the sense of a need for cushioning. There is a very thin layer of rubber, maybe 1/16" thick, that seems to be for holding the mat together and for gripping on slippery surfaces. The mat itself is made of some interwoven material that looks random. Since my purchase I have used every iron and wood I own and have been able to hit down and thru like turf. I can say that this mat has yet to stop any club from going thru, although is slows it down a lot if you chunk it. First mat I have ever owned that hasn't my arm or wrist, like some of the driving range mats on the... » Read More There is no backing in the sense of a need for cushioning. There is a very thin layer of rubber, maybe 1/16" thick, that seems to be for holding the mat together and for gripping on slippery surfaces. The mat itself is made of some interwoven material that looks random. Since my purchase I have used every iron and wood I own and have been able to hit down and thru like turf. I can say that this mat has yet to stop any club from going thru, although is slows it down a lot if you chunk it. First mat I have ever owned that hasn't my arm or wrist, like some of the driving range mats on the concrete can do. « Show Less
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I put it on my deck, it does has some cushioning but I also put an old blanket under it, but that was more for protection in case of splinters for us when we sat around the pool with my grandson. I would put something under it though on brick. He had a ball in it!
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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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I personally don't think it's got enough cushion for a gym mat. It also would probably slide a little if you have it on hard wood or tile.
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My wife uses hers on a cement basement floor for P90X workouts and I haven't heard any complaints. If 10 pound weights sit on it overnight, they'll leave an indentation that is semi-permanent, so that speaks to their thickness and cushion. We ended up with two set to get to the size she wanted for the movement exercises...
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Sturdy like a concrete floor??? NO! I never expected it too . It's a portable carrier. Our dog is in the 15 lbs. range and seems very comfortable in this carrier. We do put a 12"x12" cushion underneath the carrier for added stability. We're fine with that, because we carry that cushion anyway for our dog. As for us, we couldn't be happier with this purchase. Hope this helps.
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yes great for jumping and absorbing impact on knees. I have mine carpet and it moves very little.
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I don't think it was designed to absorb impact; it was designed to provide a non-skid surface on which to do cardio exercise. I use it over carpet; the combination of carpeting and padding beneath help somewhat with impact moves, but it probably wouldn't work as well (impact-wise) over stone or concrete floors.
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The foam they put in there is really dense. I work out on concrete floors and I don't feel the shock in my tailbone like I did with those foam puzzle pieces.
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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.
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I think it is padded enough- all my floors are wood as well. My 4 month old has begun to roll and squirm beyond the mat though, so now I put a large old quilt under so he's not kicking and playing on the hard wood
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No, not real cushioned. The corners are soft enough to prevent a total disaster. However, it's real talent is a solar powered keyboard. Keyboard is great. A good buy, overall.
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It is not padded so make site it is on a rug or grass if you will use slide. I think slide would work - I have both but did not use them together.
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Our Barracuda Mat is 72" x 24" and 5mm thick. Yes, it will provide enough cushion for your knees and you will find that the traction is great!
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Hi Missy...I would say yes, unless you are looking for the professional type goal. We use ours on a concrete slab in front of our garage and it has worked very well for us. It's very durable and can take the hard hits against the backboard with no problem. We chose to use water and antifreeze in lieu of sand and it has sustained the cold and snow this past winter. Still looks new and doesn't bend over with your shots! We shot baskets today and would recommend this product if you're looking for a basic goal and basket. Love it!