Using the same of rubber flooring you see in commercial gyms to protect your home gym floor and gym equipment!
11/27/09
Rubber-Cal Inc.
When it comes to working out, everyone has a different approach they like to take. Some prefer exercising in the fresh outdoors, while some prefer the modern look and experience of commercial gyms, and some just prefer not exercising at all! One of the upsides of going to commercial gyms is the wide variety of gym equipment available! Most of these facilities are equipped with gym equipment for just about any muscle group! For these reasons, commercial gyms are popular choices for those who are health conscious. Although commercial gyms offer great health benefits, there are some people who prefer to work out from home for one reason or another. When transitioning from a commercial gym to a home gym one of the things to keep in mind is an adequate gym flooring option. Gym floor coverings will help protect floors against damage from heavy weights being dropped as well as protect any gym equipment from rough concrete surfaces. Along with these floor protection qualities, rubber flooring will provide a certain amount of “give” that is favorable in workout environments. Additionally, rubber gym flooring can provide the aesthetically pleasing look of professional gyms that is to so many enjoy.
Since rubber has natural “bouncy” properties, this allows it to absorb impacts from heavy weights and gym equipment. Rather than allowing impacts to be concentrated into a single area, rubber flooring absorbs impacts, vibration, and noise and spreads them throughout the body of the mat, minimizing the risk of any floor damage. By doing this, it also protects any equipment from the floor. Especially when dealing with concrete or carpeted surfaces, floor damage can definitely occur from heavy weights being dropped on them. The weights and gym equipment can also be damaged themselves from the impact of hitting the gym floor. By investing in a rubber floor covering, you can minimize any damage to your floors and gym equipment while at the same time providing a warm comfortable surface to train on.
Rubber-Cal offers a wide variety of rubber flooring coverings that are great for use in commercial and home gyms. Our rubber floor coverings are very easy to install and can be done by almost anyone! For home gym applications, our Elephant Bark rubber floor covering is a great option. This rubber flooring product comes in rolls which makes is very easy to install. It is also available in 2 gauges, ¼ inch and 3/8 inch. For someone that is looking for a cost effective flooring option for their gym floor, the ¼ inch Elephant Bark would be a great choice.
This product is easy to install and would not require an adhesives, as the weight of the material would usually be enough to keep it in place. For applications where more floor protection is required, the 3/8 inch Elephant Bark would be the solution. This thicker version provides great protection for gym floors that may experience high impact conditions (weights hitting the floor). This rubber gym floor covering will also protect gym equipment from the floor!
One of the things that we do which makes the installation of your gym floor even easier, is that we custom cut the Elephant Bark material at no extra cost! Here at Rubber-Cal, we understand that every room and application is unique, and that some rooms may have irregular shapes or dimensions. For this reason, we are more than happy to offer custom cutting at no additional charge! Another thing that makes our Elephant Bark great for home gym floors is that it is so easy to trim when needed. For home gym floors that have curves, angles, and other unique dimensions, on site cutting will most likely be necessary. Unlike ceramic, wood, or any other conventional flooring products, our Elephant Bark can easily be cut on site by using a sharp utility knife and straight edge guide for straight cuts. This allows for a highly personalized, comfortable, resilient gym floor that will provide great floor protection as well as prolong the life of your gym equipment!
For applications where a full flooring option is not necessary, the Elephant Bark can also be used as an area mat to protect gym floors and gym equipment. This can be used for free weight areas, under weight benches, treadmills, and anywhere that a rubber mat is needed to protect the gym floor and gym equipment from damage. If a tiled look is more desirable, you may want to look at our Eco-Sport Tiles. These tiles are available in much thicker gauges and provide great protection for your gym equipment and home gym floors. The 1 inch version of this product features an interlocking pin mechanism which allows for an easy DIY installation that can be performed by almost anyone! This is important for home gym users that would like the same protection and aesthetic appeal of commercial gym flooring (these tiles are available in 5 colors). These tiles are great for gym floors due to their high impact absorption qualities and also provide a great protection to gym equipment from the harsh conditions of a cement floor.
For treadmills and heavy exercise equipment, our Shark Tooth mats would be a great choice. These mats are ¾ inches thick and provide great noise and impact absorption qualities. This is important especially when dealing with high impact gym equipment such as treadmills. With these machines, any subsurface will be under constant stress and pressure which may cause damage to the gym floor as well as to the machine itself. To combat this a heavy duty mat such as the Shark Tooth is necessary. This rubber mat will certainly provide great protection to your home gym floors as well protect your gym equipment from damage.
Next time you are looking to customize your home gym, be sure to remember the benefits of rubber flooring and rubber mats! Rubber gym floor covers offer great floor protection and are sure to give your home gym the same modern look and feel of commercial gyms.
For assistance understanding which Rubber-Cal product is best for you, please contact a Rubber-Cal product specialist at info@rubbercal.com or at (800) 370-9152.
11/27/09
