How well does this mat protect carpet from indentations by fitness equipment?
242442
I had to send my treadmill back but it seems thick enough to handle a piece of equipment. I really can't answer your question. Sorry.
242443
I have a big universal weight set on mine, but have not moved it since setting it up I have several exercise bikes and a tread mill that I move around and they don't show. Hope that helps
242444
I have one under my treadmill and another a bike. From my experience, they do not protect from smooshing the carpet down and carpet indentations.
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.
1461599
I don' know twhy the reader is asking again, when the answer to the question has been provided, that the treadmill will damage flooring. The mat is cheap in comparison to having new flooring installed.
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.
1581828
I use a mat, not the Concept one but the puzzle piece kind, so I'm not 100% sure it that would be fine. My guess would be that it would be, however my only concern would be the sweat... 30min/day is going to produce a lot of sweat, are you going to be ok with it falling on your carpet?
521966
No. The tiles of this mat will come apart under the pressure of your hands and whatnot and especially on the soft surface of carpet. Keep seeking stickier and thicker yoga mats.
428387
Hello,we Have hardwood floor and found it to be just fine in protecting our son from some of his falls. He has taken some pretty bad spills on this mat and has basically dusted himself off and kept going. Our son has used this since he was about 7 months old and is now 13months old. Now that he walks it's obviously harder to keep him on the mat but that's not really the mats fault! :) hope that helps.
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.
961507
My Cleartex Mat has survived without dimpling for a long time. My office chair has a 5 arm base with 5 casters, so it distributes my weight (185 lbs) over a large area and I haven't experienced any caster depressions or other surface damage yet. I'm very pleased with this mat.
837673
I third that. It is fairly heavy for how little it looks is actually there material - wise. It has 2 adjustable stabilizers. Sturdy, heavy = stable on Carpet. I'd be more worried About permanent indentations in your carpet.
1692444
The mat works fine for me over a more-or-less standard apartment quality fluffy rug. It does not slide as the hard mats tend to do (and costs less) and when I lift it to clean, the carpet below seems untouched after being vacuumed - in fact, it will eventually show how bad the rest of the rug may need to be cleaned. The plastic knobs on the underside grip the fluffy carpets without any aparent damage.
2046515
I don't believe so. My treadmill is on a carpet, but I decided to use the mat anyway just to avoid the possibility of static electricity or grease leaks from oiling the belt, and things like that. For the price of the mat I figure it's cheap protection for the carpet, plus, if I ever move it to a uncarpeted floor, I already have the mat. Hope this helps.
296267
I have hardwood floors and I needed a good mat for my Pilates Reformer because my neighbors/family downstairs said they can hear me working out. The rubber mat is so thick and wide, I cut it in half and stacked it, my machine sits on top of the mats. It works because my neighbors don't hear me working out.
1334330
Yes, it will protect your floor from the treadmill. You need to get it, we have it on our carpet and recently moved the treadmill and rubber mat to shampoo the carpet and the carpet was not damaged. This mat should especially protect your wood floors as well! Happy treading!!
1365344
The mat will leave little indentations no matter an individuals shape or size. Actually, for me once I get off the mat the most unusual though not painful sensation is had on my skin.
768922
Yes it will protect the carpet. I haven't used it for Zumba but I think it would work:) Barracuda Team
2012190
This mat is thick enough and is easy to trim to fit as directed. It is also easy to wipe clean. We placed it as directed on the lowest rack and it works fine. Hope this helps.