what type of floor mat, if any, would you recommend putting under this? Weighing protecting floor/weights vs. making floor too soft for squats?
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I use the 9/16 interlocking floor mats and think it is about perfect for both purposes. Wonder Mat Non Toxic Extra Thick Mats (4 Set), Gray, 2' x 2'
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I don't have anything under mine - just the bare concrete floor. The rack seems to displace the weight well enough that I don't need a mat so long as I don't drop the weight directly onto the floor.
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Research "Horse Stall Mats". I picked up 2 of these at my local farm supply store. These are NOT your average cheapo foam gym floor mats. These are hard (but not too hard) rubber, and resemble what the professional gyms use! Can take abuse, weight/plate drops. Great for deadlifting heavy loads. This mat supports my rack like a champ. Love it!
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I use the hard rubber mats. They're more expensive than the mats that fit together like a puzzle, but these mats will take a beating and no indentation marks will be left on them. I bought mine at newyorkbarbell.com
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I installed stall mats for my entire studio. Sturdy and cheaper than gym flooring.
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I don't use any. The rack doesn't move around and if you don't slam you weights the floor won't crack. I love this rack
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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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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.
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put a piece of plywood under it first. it's very cushy and might squish through the slats depending on the spacing. Mine is supported my a metal mesh net thing now, was directly on floor. comfortable both ways.
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I have hard wood floors and I lie the baby on it and it doesnt seem to bother her. About the thickness of the mat its not like a gym pad. Its more like a bed comforter thickness.
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Hi. These mats are very thin for heavy equipment. They should work as far as preventing the floor from scratching, but in my opinion, you would need a thicker mat for exercise equipment.
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You might want to consider getting at least a throw rug to put directly on your hardwood floor and then put the mat on the rug. That way no moisture would get under the mat to damage your floor. The mat also help to lessen the sound of my treadmill, and I'm really glad I have it. If you had to move your treadmill, having the rug under the mat would make it very easy to slide it on your floor. Hope this helps.
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It would be up to you. Mine is mounted in a double wide [trailer], with plywood floor, standard (cheap) carpet pad and short shag. Been like that for about two years with no problems and no damage to carpet, or stability problems with the gym. Have made some minor location moves (a few inches) with no problems so far. The gym gets almost daily use. We opted not to use a mat, and still feel that one is not needed (for us). And still love this gym with leg press attachment and would buy it again. Be aware that some mats may transfer discoloration / oil / solvent to a carpet.
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Stays where you put it. I use the mat on a hard wood floor as well and have had no issues.
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Put a rubber mat under this item and it won't slip. Go to amazon.com and search under "rubber mat". There are quite a few to choose from. Size 36"x36" would be just about perfect.
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I personally like to have a good 1/2 inch thick, 72inch long, 30inch wide yoga mat even on top of comfy carpet, so especially on concrete. My hands and knees in particular get rough way too easy when doing certain poses and pushups and a few other things. The majority of the 1st month workouts in particular would be okay with no padding, but it is all about personal tolerance and preference. I hope that helped a little :)
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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.
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I HIGHLY suggest getting a mat...the resistance band should come with your package but don't use weights.
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I bought this machine about 2 months ago. I've had it upstairs the entire time with zero problems. The weight of this machine is not overbearing so you should have no problems building it upstairs. I didn't put a mat underneath mine but I would advise it.
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I use the mats because I have a 3 x 6' run at the bottom of the cage (and a two story 'condo' at one end with ramps up and down). I have the whole set up on a scrap of linoleum, to protect the floor beneath from any spills and from smell. I use the mats to give my bunny traction to get around. They are also cooler in the summer. I used to use towels, but found he shredded them and I was afraid he might ingest them too. I hope this answers your question :-)
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I bought a 6-pieces puzzle mat for my laminate floor, but didn't like it: too much hassle assembling/disassembling every day, and it slides over my laminate floor.I ended up using the beachbody jump mat that I got with my insanity deluxe package.the size is enough to do Insanity, it has a good grip on laminate floor, I rotate it sometimes for pushups, and it works well with my cross-trainers shoes.only drawback is that you need some workout gloves: when your palms are wet, the mat can be slippery.
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Personally, I'd put another mat or a rug beneath it. It has a decent pad if it's placed on a carpeted surface, but I'd be a little nervous putting it on a hardwood floor. Otherwise, I loved this play yard. :)