working out in a basement - Page 3

Jeanne Marie · 05-22-16, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by marki64

I also found the puzzles do get worn out. One of my weights put a hole in it. It was too much futzing to put it together. Carpet wasn't that expensive either, compared to workout flooring. That's really expensive. But I think I would go that route, instead of puzzle mats.

I've had my puzzle mats down for over 15 years and have not had a single problem. They haven't worn out, nor have there been any holes put in them, and they've been used for lots of high impact and had weights tossed on them repeatedly. This makes me wonder if there are different brands of puzzle mats out there? Just speculating....

marki64 · 05-22-16, 08:20 PM

I think there are some better quality puzzle mats. I probably had crappy ones. I swore a lot putting them together.

seagreen01 · 05-23-16, 08:34 AM

I have had the same puzzle mats for twenty three years with no sign of them breaking down. They are quite thick and heavy so only one layer is needed and they don't come apart at the joins. I do many types of cardio and use barbells, dumbells, kettlebells and steps. Over the years the mats have been placed on carpeted and slate floors.

Previously to owning puzzle mats I worked out on carpet with underlay on a concrete floor. My feet and knees started to become very sore so for me I am staying with puzzle mats.

kirstyscooby · 12-27-17, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Snuckles

I workout in an unfinished basement. Over my concrete flooring I have a double layer of puzzle mats that work just fine. I don't think I'd feel comfortable with one layer of puzzle mats over concrete.

Hi Snuckles, apologies for bumping an old post but I’m wondering if you can give me some advice (or someone else who’s posted in this thread!)

For the past 4 years I’ve been training in my concrete garage with a single layer of puzzle mats. I do Cathe workouts predominantly on a 10inch step, so lots of jumping.

I’ve noticed that the cushioning isn’t as good anymore and am looking at buying another set of puzzle mats and then somehow attaching them to the existing mats to create a double thickness layer.

My concern is that I’m not a DIY expert so am unsure what would be strong enough to do this job/if there is a glue/adhesive that will hold them together safely .

Are yours stuck together and if so, what did you use?

Thanks heaps,
Kirsty

sherry7899 · 12-27-17, 02:56 PM

Kirsty, I am glad to see your lovely avatar photo here again. Welcome back!

Sherry

Jewels5 · 12-27-17, 02:59 PM

Hi Kirsty, I posted upthread so you may have already read, but I love my puzzle mats from greatmats.com. I have been working out on them for almost 10 years now and they are one of the best workout investments I've made. I have weights sitting on the four corners just to be safe and this has worked out really well for me. Good Luck!

kirstyscooby · 12-27-17, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sherry7899

Kirsty, I am glad to see your lovely avatar photo here again. Welcome back!

Sherry

Thanks Sherry, yes I have been more of a “lurker” these past few years! I hope you’re having a lovely festive season. It’s very hot here in NZ and I’m enjoying being on school holidays. 😃

yogapam · 12-27-17, 03:12 PM

I have a finished walk out lower level with concrete floors. We installed wood laminate over the concrete. I love it, use a 6' round yoga mat on it as most of my workouts are barefoot. When I do a workout with shoes I roll up the round mat. When I do step, I have an old yoga mat I cut just slightly larger than my step bench to put under it & prevent it from moving.

Tanja · 12-27-17, 04:20 PM

I bought stall mats from a local co-op. They are thick and provide excellent cushion.

Snuckles · 12-27-17, 08:42 PM

Hi Kirsty, I haven't done anything to "stick" my mats together. My top mats are in a 4 X 4 setting while the bottom layer is in a strange 6 x 4 configuration (think my kids come down and pull up the mats at times to build a house or fort and don't put them back correctly). My bottom layer butts up against the basement wall. I've never really had a problem with them sliding since my workouts are primarily done on the top layer.

I'm somewhat concerned about the wear and tear of the mats staying connected during burpees and the like.

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05-22-16, 08:20 PM
marki64 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Wisconsin	I think there are some better quality puzzle mats. I probably had crappy ones. I swore a lot putting them together.

05-23-16, 08:34 AM
seagreen01 VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	I have had the same puzzle mats for twenty three years with no sign of them breaking down. They are quite thick and heavy so only one layer is needed and they don't come apart at the joins. I do many types of cardio and use barbells, dumbells, kettlebells and steps. Over the years the mats have been placed on carpeted and slate floors. Previously to owning puzzle mats I worked out on carpet with underlay on a concrete floor. My feet and knees started to become very sore so for me I am staying with puzzle mats.

12-27-17, 02:56 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Kirsty, I am glad to see your lovely avatar photo here again. Welcome back! Sherry __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

12-27-17, 02:59 PM
Jewels5 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia	Hi Kirsty, I posted upthread so you may have already read, but I love my puzzle mats from greatmats.com. I have been working out on them for almost 10 years now and they are one of the best workout investments I've made. I have weights sitting on the four corners just to be safe and this has worked out really well for me. Good Luck! __________________ Julie "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world." -Heather Cortez

12-27-17, 03:12 PM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	I have a finished walk out lower level with concrete floors. We installed wood laminate over the concrete. I love it, use a 6' round yoga mat on it as most of my workouts are barefoot. When I do a workout with shoes I roll up the round mat. When I do step, I have an old yoga mat I cut just slightly larger than my step bench to put under it & prevent it from moving. __________________ **~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

12-27-17, 04:20 PM
Tanja Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Northern Alabama	I bought stall mats from a local co-op. They are thick and provide excellent cushion.

12-27-17, 08:42 PM
Snuckles Join Date: Mar 2008	Hi Kirsty, I haven't done anything to "stick" my mats together. My top mats are in a 4 X 4 setting while the bottom layer is in a strange 6 x 4 configuration (think my kids come down and pull up the mats at times to build a house or fort and don't put them back correctly). My bottom layer butts up against the basement wall. I've never really had a problem with them sliding since my workouts are primarily done on the top layer. I'm somewhat concerned about the wear and tear of the mats staying connected during burpees and the like. __________________ I am an athlete!