Do I need to have a mat under this elliptical if it is to be placed on a carpet? A fairly new carpet....
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Electric powered cardio equipment such as this will tend to generate static electricity when on a surface such as carpet. Static electricity will tend to attract more dust and carpet fibers to the machine resulting in more regular cleaning. So, placing an elliptical on a mat will not only keep the carpet cleaner from user sweat, but also help keep the machine cleaner. Depending on the thickness of the carpet, a mat will also help stabilize the unit more by offering a more solid surface and reduce any potential rocking caused by the machine sinking into the carpet.
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While I can't answer your question definitively, I can say that mine is on a low nap textured carpet and I'm glad I bought the mat. I don't think that it would be as solid without it.
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I use my elliptical with this mat on a hardwood floor. It doesn't move at all.
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We have ours in our second floor bedroom. I have read that if it gets noisy that the wheels can be lubricated. The most important thing that you can do is to purchase the floor mat to protect your floor (a must have for any exercise equipment). Have fun, you are going to love this machine and will be amazed that such a low-impact exercise routine can bring such incredible results!
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No - It's not like the mat you put under the chair by your computer...its WAY thinner. Ours keeps getting crumpled up when we move the chair around so its not my favorite purchase. However, for the price it does the job of protecting the carpet. I don't try my vacuum over it as I'm sure it would try suck up the edges - I just shake off crumbs and/or wipe it down with a cloth.
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Yes; more precisely, I use a padded mat under the Rugbuddy, then on top I have another carpet, over the feet of some tables/sofas rest (pressing on the Rugbuddy). So far so good, after 3 weeks of usage. The instructions specify to avoid large area objects lying on top of the rug - presumably to avoid heat build-up.
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There's no issue, however, I strongly urge anyone to place a treadmill mat on the carpet before placing the treadmill, to protect the carpet.
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We do not have ours on a mat. It sits on outdoor carpeting with no padding. We like it just fine that way, and feel that padding might be excessive.
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I have my rower on carpeting and do have it on a mat. There are raised rubber pieces on the rails and I think that would be sufficient for you. It is extremely easy to move if you would decide to use a mat at a later date.
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I don't think so.. The carpet still too hard, yet, I would recommend to use a yoga mat..
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No. the front mats have to be removed in order to use the post/knob in the floor to hold the new mats in place. The back mats do not have the same post/knobs so you could if you wanted to. If you tried to use these new rubber mats over the top of the carpet mats I am not sure what result you would get. It would be bulky and I am not sure if there is enough room under the accelerator pedal and there nothing to hold the front mats in place.
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P.S. I just read the answers to the other question. Someone there recommends NOT using rollers on carpet, but to leave the legs like they are.
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Probably not. The mat is heavy duty and very solid with very little "give". My elliptical doesn't wobble and is also silent when i am using it. So my experience may not be helpful! Sharon
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I would put a treadmill mat underneath it, and use it where you want. Try not to workout at 2am, but that's apartment life. The deliverer left it on my front porch. I used a dolly to get it in the house. It wasn't a big deal, but with steps, you will need help. ENJOY IT. I used it in my office at work, and now I have one at home.
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It should work ok. If you don't have a carpet in your gym, I would suggest you go for a thicker mat. I have a treadmill mounted on it. So it works fine for me.
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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.
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Don't know if necessary but did put one under mine to take some weight off the carpet.