The perfect floor protection mat for your fitness
If you own a gym or train at home, you are aware of the importance of a clean and safe training area . One of the best ways to ensure this is to use a high-quality floor protection mat. The right sports floor not only plays an important role in ensuring a maximum training experience, but also in protecting the surface and equipment, as well as in ensuring safety during strength training. The sports floor offers protection for joints and tendons thanks to its cushioning properties. Which floor protection mat is best suited for which use? motion sports offers a large selection of tried and tested sports floors, because different areas of use always require individual solutions.
Why is a floor protection mat important in the gym?
A floor protection mat may seem like a simple purchase at first glance, but its fundamental importance for any training area cannot be denied. Whether it's a studio, martial arts school, CrossFit boxing, physiotherapy or home gym - every facility needs floor coverings for individual functions and purposes. Accordingly, the right floor protection mat is more than just protection for your floor. Here are some of the most relevant reasons why it is so important to choose the right floor:
1. Protecting the floor: A high-quality floor protection mat is a must to protect your floor from damage. The fitness equipment, weights and dumbbells can cause scratches and dents over time, which require expensive repairs. Floor protection mats provide a protective barrier between the floor covering and the potential damage. A floor protection mat absorbs the pressure and protects your floor from wear and tear and unsightly scratches/dents. In addition, the floor covering offers protection against liquids. There are a number of liquids used on a training area that could contaminate your floor. The mats can prevent unsightly stains because the rubber covering is very easy to clean. It forms an additional protective layer that keeps dirt, dust and moisture away. Thanks to its easy-care properties, the protective floor helps to maintain the quality of the floor in the long term. The more compact the floor protection mat is, the finer the surface structure - so the mat is easier to clean and less dirt gets caught. We recommend the floor protection mat Excellence 1000 x 1000 x 15 mm !
2. Safety: Your safety during training is of the highest priority. Floor protection mats not only provide protection for the floor, but also for you. The non-slip surface minimizes the risk of accidents and injuries, especially during intense exercise. The cushioning properties protect tendons, ligaments and joints during high-impact applications.
3. Noise reduction: Another positive aspect of floor protection mats is noise reduction. Fitness equipment can generate loud noises during use and disturb neighbors or residents. The mats dampen the noise and create a quieter atmosphere. This makes strength training more pleasant for all parties. Floor protection mats not only absorb the pressure, but also the noise and vibrations caused by moving machines and falling weights. This type of floor protection mat is extremely important, especially in the free weight area .
4. Hygiene: Hygiene is very important in the gym. Floor protection mats are easy to clean and help keep sweat and dirt off the floor. This makes it possible to maintain a clean and healthy training area. This is especially important for studios or facilities where several athletes train at the same time. The use of floor protection mats is therefore a very sensible and sustainable investment. By taking care of floor coverings, you save yourself some worries and can maintain product quality over a longer period of time.
Which floor protection mat is suitable for which use?
With the large number and selection of different floor protection mats, it is easy to lose track. The large selection of different materials and designs quickly becomes an obstacle when purchasing. In order to choose the optimal mat, it is important to understand the different types of materials and their use:
1. Rubber floor protection mats: Rubber protective coverings offer effective protection for your floor and your fitness equipment. The almost odorless floor protection covering in the form of PVC flooring, rubber flooring and fall protection panels is ideal for fitness studios, CrossFit areas and home gyms. To ensure the best possible protection, the protective coverings must be laid properly.
2. Foam floor protection mats: Foam floor protection mats are lighter and not as hard. This type of floor is particularly suitable for aerobic exercises and activities with a lighter training weight. These mats are also often used in martial arts, as they are particularly good at absorbing falls and impacts. Take a look at our martial arts mat .
3. Puzzle floor protection mats: Puzzle mats are extremely practical because they can be customized. They are available in different sizes and thicknesses and are easy to install. The puzzle structure means the panels can be laid easily and do not require any additional floor fixing. The interlocking ensures grip, is non-slip and results in a beautiful, closed overall appearance.
What types of floor protection mats does motion sports offer?
1. Drop plates: Drop plates are special floor mats or plates that are used to protect the floor from damage when heavy weights such as dumbbells or weight plates are dropped. These plates absorb the impact and thus reduce the risk of floor damage and loud noise. These floor plates are particularly popular with strongman athletes. Strongman exercises such as overhead presses and heavy deadlifts require corresponding drop plates. These plates are often positioned directly under the weight plates so that the pressure can be absorbed when they hit the ground. motion sports also offers weight lifting platforms in various sizes. Such a platform consists of three elements. Two absorbing floor plates are positioned on the outside right and left - so that an Olympic barbell can be dropped and the weight plates hit the floor plates. In the middle of the two plates there is a shatter-proof multiplex with a non-slip surface coating. The multiplex platform is manufactured in a visually appealing wooden design - these can also be printed with individual logos - discover the ATX® Weight Lifting Platform 3 x 3 m - Customize !
2. Floor protection panels: Floor protection panels are made of recycled, highly compressed rubber granulate. The more compressed the panel is, the smoother and finer the structure becomes. The highly compressed panels have excellent impact sound insulation and the best elastic properties. In addition, the panels are insensitive to moisture and sweat. For this reason, this floor covering is used to protect subfloors and fitness equipment. The panels can be laid loosely on solid surfaces such as concrete, asphalt, screed, wood and tiles. Due to the very good flat properties, installation can be carried out quickly and without any additional accessories. If required, double-sided adhesive tape can be used for even more grip. The panels can be cut to size using a carpet knife. From a thickness of approx. 40 mm, we recommend using a grinder or similar for cutting. Most floor protection panels are suitable for indoor and outdoor use and for underfloor heating.
3. Artificial turf: Artificial turf is much more than just a lawn. It is much more the visual center and meeting point of a fitness or CrossFit club. Artificial turf is made from polyethylene fibers, which are usually woven onto a plastic or latex. The denser the fibers are woven, the finer the structure of the artificial turf becomes. In addition, a high fiber density gives users more comfort and grip during high-resistance exercise applications. The modern manufacturing process gives the artificial turf a very high quality, long lifespan and extreme resistance. On the sprint areas, the markings, numbers and logos are woven into the artificial turf with precision. The high quality standards offer the best conditions for continuous loads and high-resistance training units. The sprint areas are often used for push or pull workouts with a weight sled. The joint-friendly properties of the artificial turf also enable effective sprint training as well as comfortable mobility and stretch units. Furthermore, the artificial turf has an impact sound-insulating effect, is non-slip and resistant to moisture and water. Our artificial turf is suitable for indoor and outdoor use as well as underfloor heating.
Tips for choosing the right floor protection mat
To make your purchase as easy and efficient as possible, we have listed essential purchasing criteria that will help you filter out the right floor protection mat.
1. Thickness: The thickness of the mat to be selected depends on the type of load and the resistance involved. For heavy weight training and functional fitness exercises, a thicker mat (20 to 40 mm) is recommended in order to optimally protect the surface and the equipment. For extra cushioning, a floor protection mat with a so-called Low Antishock System can be selected. A cross-honeycomb structure is attached to the underside of the mat. Due to the hollow chamber buffer system, the mat has an even more force-absorbing and sound-absorbing effect. If the floor covering is primarily used as a base for fitness equipment, a lower thickness of 8 to 20 mm can be selected. Whether in the home gym or in the fitness studio, damage can be avoided with the right floor protection plate.
2. Size: The right mat size can be selected quickly and efficiently. The question here is whether you have a large square or a small, angled training area? For square areas, 100 x 100 cm panels are ideal, while smaller 50 x 50 cm mats are ideal for angled areas. For areas where the floor covering serves as a base for fitness equipment, rolls can also be selected. Rolls make it quick, easy and straightforward to lay out a training area. The floor covering also stands out thanks to its attractive price per square meter. In addition to the pure training area, it is important to consider the beginning and the end. Here, the floor area can be supplemented with risers. These elements not only visually close off the area, but also protect against unpleasant tripping hazards.
3. Material: Which material or properties the floor covering should have depends essentially on the individual area of use and application. The nature of the sports floor plays an important role in terms of functionality, installation effort and maintenance. The focus is particularly on functionality - what surface structure, cushioning or impact sound reduction should the floor covering have. Rubber granulate is extremely elastic, robust and durable - ideal for highly fluctuating training areas with free weights. Foam, on the other hand, is a soft and yielding material that is particularly used for floor exercises or martial arts. For extra safety, motion sports offers floor mats in fire protection class C fl -s1 (B1) / EN 13501-1). These panels have a 5 mm thick top layer made of special UV-resistant EPDM granulate and are therefore flame-retardant.
4. Easy to clean: Good cleaning and maintenance properties of a floor protection mat are essential for long-term use. Only regular care can ensure a hygienic and clean environment. The nature of the floor covering plays an important role here - the finer the structure of the surface, the easier the floor is to clean. Dirt and dust cannot settle so quickly in the small pores. Especially in commercial establishments, the floor covering is exposed to daily contamination from sweat, sticky drinks and dirt under shoes. It is therefore extremely important to choose a mat with the appropriate properties. motion sports recommends the Excellence floor protection mat .
Dry cleaning can be done with a broom or vacuum cleaner. Wet cleaning should be done with a damp mop - you can also use a cleaning agent with a smell. This way, light dirt that has already become a little stuck on can be removed quickly and easily.
Installation instructions for floor protection mats
To avoid unnecessary waste, we recommend starting laying in a corner of the training area and working your way forward systematically. There are two different laying techniques for the 1 x 1 m panels. When laying in a half bond, the floor panels are laid offset from one another. This creates a compressed state within the floor area, which ensures more stability in the overall bond. The fitness floor can also be laid in a cross bond. Here, the panels are positioned edge to edge next to one another. With this laying technique in particular, care must be taken to lay the panels in a straight line to ensure a professional appearance. If necessary, floor protection panels must be cut to size. In this case, suitable tools must be selected so that the cuts can be made precisely and straight.