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If there is one industry that needs heavy-duty, shock absorbing mats, it is crossfit. Crossfit is a brand of exercise routines and methodologies that have taken the country by storm since its inception in the early 21st century. Crossfit has made a name for itself by focusing on combining aspects of many different types of workout disciplines in order to create a more well-rounded and accessible routine. These disciplines include gymnastics, calisthenics, strongman routines, and more. According to iClubs.com, an athletic business affiliate, “there are over 13,000 [crossfit] affiliates worldwide with an estimated 2 million to 4 million people using CrossFit for their training.” With extreme variety of crossfit’s exercises, as well as the nature and prevalence of crossfit gyms themselves, it’s only logical that they make for a natural home for shock absorbing mats.
Shock absorbing mats are a kind of padded surfacing made from rubber, PVC, or other soft, flexible material capable of absorbing impact and reducing injury. A well-placed shock absorbing mat can mean the difference between a bruised shoulder versus a broken arm (or worse). Rubber, PVC, and the like function extraordinarily well at providing a safe surface for exercisers to practice their routines and achieve their fitness goals – especially when it comes to crossfit, a workout regime that is considered by even seasoned athletes to be highly physical and strenuous.
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Shock Absorbing Mats – Ideal for Crossfit Gyms
We know that not all crossfit gyms are the same –especially in regards to size, shape, and floorplan layout. For this reason, it’s only natural that shock absorbing mats come in a breadth of differing lengths, widths, and thickness. Most mats slotted for crossfit gyms will come in thicknesses of up to several inches thick, simply because of the fact that incidences of falls –especially compared to other types of fitness centers- are higher in crossfit gyms. It is important that you analyze your own crossfit space, so you can determine what type of shock absorbing mat works best for you and your needs. And, for that added “flair” element, shock absorbing mats can also come in a variety of colorings; sure to match any commercial or home gym aesthetic.
Furthermore, because most types of shock absorbing mat are made from textured rubber, the mats themselves help to provide traction and slip-resistance for anyone using them. This is especially important when you consider the high-speed and fast-paced nature of most types of crossfit workouts – workouts that otherwise might lead to unfortunate slips and falls on surfaces made from less textured or resilient material.
These mats were made for you. As a business owner of a crossfit gym (or gyms), we know that you consider the well-being of your customers and guests to be paramount. By installing these mats in your gym, you’ll be providing your “crossfitters” with the protection necessary for them to workout comfortably, efficiently, and –most of all- safely. When combined with precautionary measures, warmups, and supervision, shock absorbing mats are an ideal way to keep everyone who uses them happy and healthy –in more ways than one.
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