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Floormats

Upgrade your flooring with a foundation that’s as durable as it is affordable. Our floor mats offer a variety of colours and designs at a solid price point, ensuring you don’t have to sacrifice style for performance. Our multi-purpose EVA flooring and interlocking floor mats are built to handle your home gym sessions, but are also suitable for home pet zones or children’s play areas. These high-density flooring mats from Northern provide the indoor protection you need without the premium price tag.

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Are these gym floor mats slip-resistant?

Northern gym floor mats are designed with a high-grip surface to keep you firmly stable, even during sweaty sessions. Whether you are using our heavy-duty ECO rubber floor mats or interlocking tile mats, both of these mats provide a solid, non-slip surface.

What are gym floor mats made of?

Northern gym floor mats are built from materials chosen specifically for the job they have to do. For the heavy lifting and high-impact areas, choose ECO gym floor mats. For mobility work and floor finishers, our interlocking mats use premium EVA foam designed for comfort and joint support. Our yoga and Pilates mats are made of high-density soft foam for superior comfort during stretches and yoga flows.

Are these gym floor mats suitable for heavy lifting?

For the heavy lifting, like deadlifts, heavy squats, and dropping dumbbells, choose ECO rubber gym floor mats, as these mats provide heavy-duty shock absorption.

Why do I need gym floor mats?

Can you train without gym floor mats? Yes, but using gym flooring helps to prevent damage to your gym floors, reduce noise and vibration during your drops or workouts and improve safety, especially if you are dropping weights.

Can I use these floor mats for a pet or children's play area?

These floor mats are very versatile and applicable not just for home workouts but also for play areas, working stations, or pet zones. The high-density foam provides protection for the joints against the hard flooring during active play or during home stretches. These floor mats are made of material that resists moisture, spills, and sweat, making them perfect for your kids or pets.

What type of floor mats are best for home gyms?

High-density rubber mats like the Northern ECO Matting are the best choice for protecting your floors from heavy equipment, intense dropping workouts, and dampening noise during intense sessions. Foam floor mats or Pilates mats are the best for floor-based movements and light routines like yoga or core work.

Can I use these floor mats outdoors?

These floor mats are designed primarily for indoor use, as they are designed for temperature-controlled environments, specifically home gyms. These exercise floor mats may crack and crumble under direct sunlight if used for a prolonged time outdoors.

What thickness is best for home gym floors?

A 20mm floor mat is widely considered the standard thickness for home gym setups, providing cushioning and shock absorption for a variety of exercises. For general fitness or light cardio, 15mm floor mats are sufficient. But if you are doing heavy-duty lifting or frequent barbell drops, buy rubber floor mats that are thicker to fully protect the subfloor.

Which is better foam floor mats or rubber floor mats?

The best choice depends entirely on your training style; rubber is superior for durability, grip, and protecting your home from the impact of heavy dumbbells and plates. While foam mats are perfect for stretching, bodyweight routines, or creating soft areas for pets and children.

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