can i place excercise equiptment on top of these without tearing them?? treadmill, home gym equiptment??
566632
I have an entire home gym (treadmill, leg press, squat rack, etc) on these tiles. It's been 2 years now and I haven't had any problems.
566633
Yes you can. I have my row machine and bike and my 2000 pound industrial gym set on them. However I would not move stuff across them. All my equipment is stationary.
566634
I wouldn't. They are not what I would call "industrial strength". My sewing chair has scratched mine to heck and it's just a simple rolling chair. They are great looking and a great price, but I'd go for a little higher quality for excercise equipment. Hope this helps!
566635
As mine are in the basement, I cut around the treadmill to minimize any bounce. The tiles can defintely withstand the equipment if you are utilizing for floor protection.
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.
305275
I would hesitate to load them with hardcover books, or densely stored paperbacks. Nor would I keep my dumbbells on them. But I would keep a couple of reams of printer paper, index card files, loose-leaf binders, and that sort of thing on them. The wire grid may bow a little under weight, but I would fear the plastic attachment pieces would break. I have not found a source to buy more.
1521106
no, not on a treadmill you would have to sit it on something next to treadmill
47311
It will move around and can bunch up a little. I'd recommend getting some double-sided carpet tape to hold it in place. So far though, I've only put the tape on the piece of matting I have under my treadmill, but that is working out great.
2196958
They are vinyl. I really don't think you will need additional stacks. The weight varies with each type of exercise owing to the pulleys and cables. There is loads of weight available.
2259550
I'm not 100% sure! I think if the dumbbells are flipped over, you should be okay! They just slide off if they are in the position to switch them...at least that is what I have experienced!
324350
I drop them lightly, but wouldn't drop them from high up. You would more than likely bend the tabs that hold the disks on. That being said, if you are having to "drop" them, you may want to rethink the weight you are lifting!
1395916
yes - i use them for that also! added bonus use of the straps - my trainer showed me how to use this and since there are three different bands - you can work up to the thickest band for more resistance.
188879
I don't think it would hold up under workbench activity. It's about 1/4 inch thick but has a spongy layer between the surfaces. so it feels a little soft rather than tough. I think I recall a reviewer saying it got caught on something and ripped--which seems possible to me. There are indentations where the treadmill sits on it and squishes it down. One surface is crinkly and one is smooth. I'm not sure which is really supposed to be the top surface, but I feel like I might be able to force my fingernail through either one. (Could be wrong, but I don't want to try it!)
542692
To use it as intended it takes a good degree of balance. I would probably go with a regular treadmill. The workout is excellent if they are very balanced.
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Well, as I stated in my review, that is the issue I have. It's not just a super quick fold-away. I number of pins need to be pushed in a then some of it needs to be disassembled, then reassembled for your workout. So, in my opinion, it's not something you'd want to be putting under a bed after every workout. It's best to find a place for it where it is always assembled...if that's possible for you. Love it like crazy otherwise!
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2 part answer: 1) is it possible to put them side-by-side? Maybe. Although there's a slight angle to the corners, and they might not meet perfectly.2) SHOULD you put them side by side? In my opinion, no. There's nothing to bind them together and make them safely into 1 piece. Personally, I wouldn't do it. And if you're using it for stepping exercise, I don't think you would need it bigger. Again, IMHO. Bottom line: as an ex Phys. Ed. Teacher, I think putting 2 together without rigging something substantial to hold them together would present a safety issue. And the latter would possibly void any warranty. 2 part answer: 1) is it possible to put them side-by-side? Maybe. Although there's a slight angle to the corners, and they might not meet perfectly.2) SHOULD you put them side by side? In my opinion, no. There's nothing to bind them together and make them safely into 1 piece. Personally, I wouldn't do it. And if you're using it for stepping exercise, I don't think you would need it bigger. Again, IMHO. Bottom line: as an ex Phys. Ed. Teacher, I think putting 2 together without rigging something substantial to hold them together would present a safety issue. And the latter... » Read More 2 part answer: 1) is it possible to put them side-by-side? Maybe. Although there's a slight angle to the corners, and they might not meet perfectly.2) SHOULD you put them side by side? In my opinion, no. There's nothing to bind them together and make them safely into 1 piece. Personally, I wouldn't do it. And if you're using it for stepping exercise, I don't think you would need it bigger. Again, IMHO. Bottom line: as an ex Phys. Ed. Teacher, I think putting 2 together without rigging something substantial to hold them together would present a safety issue. And the latter would possibly void any warranty. « Show Less
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Sorry, but in my personal opinion -- no. When they are stacked they are kind of shaky. Not by much, but I would not want to put something heavy on top of them.
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In my opinion, No..i think the ones in the gym are harder to take off than these...they hold the weights in place with no movement...Really good buy..
929170
We use the mat to protect the floor, so I think as long as the whole treadmill fits on the mat, you should be ok.
1317690
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...