Why do you need a treadmill mat for your exercise equipment?

There are 3 reasons to buy a fitness equipment mat:

1. Protect your equipment;
2. Protect your floor; Y
3. Reduce treadmill noise.

Mats are very inexpensive considering how well they protect both fitness equipment and the floor.

1. Does it protect your exercise equipment?

The mats are made of PVC, which is like a rubber mat. They are essentially a very sturdy exercise mat. This means they are like a sponge creating a smoother surface than your concrete garage or basement, vinyl, laminate or hardwood floors. Obviously, using a treadmill requires you to hit the treadmill (or whatever exercise equipment you have), which, if it’s on a hard surface, the treadmill has no effect on (the mat is an exception, but what about protection from your carpet?).

The give a mat offers results in less mismatch in the frame and components of your rig, which is beneficial in the long run.

2. Protect your floor

Unless you use your exercise equipment on concrete, long-term use could damage your flooring. Treadmills (and all gym equipment) are heavy. They can scratch, dent and chip, depending on the surface. A mat is an inexpensive way to protect your floor and is not inconvenient to lay down.

Also, fitness equipment are machines with lubricants. Over time, an exercise machine can leak lubricant onto your floor, which can damage it.

3. Reduce noise

The sponge-like mat also helps cushion and dampen the noise an exercise machine makes. Any home appreciates reducing treadmill noise. Hard metal on a hard surface is likely to be louder than hard metal from a treadmill on a sponge-like material.

Fortunately, quality treadmill mats are inexpensive and well worth the money. It’s also very likely that your online treadmill store sells treadmill mats. Don’t forget to check out your fitness equipment store for accessories—it could save your floor and prolong your equipment.