Workout space flooring

anitasmith · 01-30-19, 11:35 AM

Hello,

I recently moved and the new apartment appears to have laminate flooring. I’ve never had this type of floors before. Previously i’ve had floors with tiles or carpet. I usually get some puzzle mats for the workout space but this time I won’t be able to. I will be using my workout mat for some of the workouts, but i’m worried that with all that jumping and moving and weights falling might damage the floors. Do you have any recommendations on how to care for this type of flooring or what can i do to make sure it won’t get damaged by my exercising?

Thanks!

bzar · 01-30-19, 02:59 PM

why are puzzle mats not an option?

I have laminate flooring in the room where I work out, and I have puzzle mats on the floor. it protects the floor and gives me enough cushion.

yogapam · 01-30-19, 03:06 PM

I have laminate floor in my workout space and the only padding I use is a six foot round yoga mat. But I don’t use very heavy weights, my heaviest is a 15 lb KB. I’ve never had any problem with damage to the floor, good laminate is pretty indestructible.

laurajhawk · 01-30-19, 03:29 PM

There have been a lot of flooring discussions here in the past - I remember at one time, a lot of people were advocating stall mats (made for horse barns). Do people still use those?

I have carpet now, but did a P90X rotation in the basement on concrete floors. We bought a LOT of puzzle mats and covered the whole end of the basement in them, and that worked OK.

anitasmith · 01-30-19, 09:06 PM

Thank you for your answers. I can use puzzle mats like i used before, but right now the only place i have to workout is in the living room, and i just don’t want to keep them there. So I was thinking maybe just use my mat and remove it after i’m done.

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01-30-19, 11:35 AM
anitasmith Join Date: Apr 2014	Workout space flooring Hello, I recently moved and the new apartment appears to have laminate flooring. I’ve never had this type of floors before. Previously i’ve had floors with tiles or carpet. I usually get some puzzle mats for the workout space but this time I won’t be able to. I will be using my workout mat for some of the workouts, but i’m worried that with all that jumping and moving and weights falling might damage the floors. Do you have any recommendations on how to care for this type of flooring or what can i do to make sure it won’t get damaged by my exercising? Thanks!

01-30-19, 02:59 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	why are puzzle mats not an option? I have laminate flooring in the room where I work out, and I have puzzle mats on the floor. it protects the floor and gives me enough cushion. __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.

01-30-19, 03:06 PM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	I have laminate floor in my workout space and the only padding I use is a six foot round yoga mat. But I don’t use very heavy weights, my heaviest is a 15 lb KB. I’ve never had any problem with damage to the floor, good laminate is pretty indestructible. __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

01-30-19, 03:29 PM
laurajhawk Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado	There have been a lot of flooring discussions here in the past - I remember at one time, a lot of people were advocating stall mats (made for horse barns). Do people still use those? I have carpet now, but did a P90X rotation in the basement on concrete floors. We bought a LOT of puzzle mats and covered the whole end of the basement in them, and that worked OK. __________________ - Laura "Don't say 'I can't' ... say 'I presently suck at this thing.'" - Matt Meese, BYU Divine Comedy

01-30-19, 09:06 PM
anitasmith Join Date: Apr 2014	Thank you for your answers. I can use puzzle mats like i used before, but right now the only place i have to workout is in the living room, and i just don’t want to keep them there. So I was thinking maybe just use my mat and remove it after i’m done.