Your floor influences your workout more than you might think.
Traction, impact shock absorption, and durability are all things which need to be considered when creating your personal gym. It can be the difference from a successful sweat to one filled with injuries from slips and falls and chronic joint pain.
The right home gym floor can increase stability, reduce body impact, and boost plyometric power. It will also help keep your subfloor protected from scuffs, scratches, and cracks. When choosing a surface, consider the space, the type of equipment you’ll need, and what exercises you’ll be performing. From rubber to foam to cork, here are five flooring options for you.
Rubber
PRICE RANGE: $55 / Sq Ft.
There is a reason rubber flooring is used in most commercial and home gyms. The material is strong, sturdy, and resilient, making it ideal for any type of exercise or equipment. Rubber flooring can conveniently go right over a carpet and most other surfaces, so installation is quick and hassle-free.
Pros:
– Easy to Install
-Shock Absorbant
-Durable
-Sound Proof
-Water Resistant
Cons:
-Heavy
-Expensive
Cork
PRICE RANGE: $50 / Sq Ft.
Cork is an eco-friendly flooring made of renewable, fully biodegradable material, perfect for the environmentally conscious individual. Its flex design is ideal for high-intensity workouts and is resistant to shock, fire, mold, mites, and mildew.
Pros:
– Environmentally Friendly
– Water Resistant
– Natural Insulator
Cons:
-Easily Torn / Scratched with Equipment
-Dent-prone with Equipment
-Fading occurs if exposed to constant sunlight.
Foam
PRICE RANGE: $25 / Sq Ft.
Foam is the most comfortable option for floor-based workouts like yoga. Excellent shock resistance makes foam great for HIIT workouts. It’s also cheap and easy-to-install.
Pros:
-Inexpensive
-Shock Absorbant
-Variety of Colors
Cons:
-Short Lifespan
-Not suitable for heavy equipment
-Dent-prone
Carpet
PRICE RANGE: $15 / Sq Ft.
Carpet is soft on the joints. It also provides good traction and stability for cardio workouts, and it will hold up against your weight training.
Pros:
-Durable
-Comfortable
-Versatile
Cons:
-Traps sweat and odor causing bacteria
-Traps dust and as a result requires regular cleaning.
-Low Shock Absorber
Vinyl
PRICE RANGE: $20 / Sq Ft.
Vinyl is a practical choice for flooring because it can stand up to the abuse of a home gym yet still be comfortable and chic for a living space.
Pros:
-Easy to clean
-Moisture Resistant
Cons:
-Low shock-abosrbancy
-May scratch/ dent with heavy equipment
Hi,
Inquiring rubber flooring for my exterior Gym. Do you have recyclable 2.5″ thick rubber tiles?
Good day,
Unfortunately, rubber flooring is currently out of stock.