What Are Exercise Machine Mats For?

Exercise machines often have cushioned mats underneath them that protect both the floors and the equipment. The mats come in a variety of sizes, shapes and materials based on your specific needs. Some are made from solid PVC material that cushions the floor from wear and tear while others are made of foam, which is ideal for play spaces or martial arts. Exercise machine mats have many functional uses, whether they are for your gym equipment or other fitness activities.

Floor Protection

• Placing exercise machine mats underneath heavy equipment helps protect the floors from damage such as scrapes and black marks. The black marks come from the rubber legs that you would find beneath a weight machine. It also helps keep sweat off the floor.

Additional Cushion

• If you have cardio equipment, such as a treadmill, the exercise machine mat helps absorb the impact from running.

Sound Barrier

• The exercise machine mats help absorb sound and thus keep noise at a minimum when using louder machines such as a treadmill.

Machine Protection

• If you plan to have exercise equipment on carpeted floor, the mats will protect dust and other particles from entering the equipment's motor and other moving parts.

Multi-Functional

• Exercise machine mats are versatile in that they can be used for stretching exercises as well as performing other fitness activities such as aerobics or yoga.

Size

• In order to correctly order the proper size for your equipment and fitness needs, simply measure the dimensions of your fitness equipment then purchase the size that will best accommodate the machine.