And in this corner, weighing in at nearly 100lbs..
MM from Los Angeles, CA
07/11/2011
I am a P90X/Insanity user and unfortunately limited to doing certain exercises outside because I live in an apartment. I looked high and low for a decent exercise mat, something that would really keep noise and floor shaking to a minimum. Guess what? You will not find a quality mat at Sports Authority, Lowe's, Home Depot, or even on the Beach Body website. They are all thin and poorly made. You'd be better off jumping up and down on newspaper. Google led me to Rubber Flooring Inc. and after reading reviews I decided on the 3/4" Extreme Mat. This is one hell of a mat. It was a workout just getting from work (where it was delivered) to home. This thing weighs nearly 100 pounds! But this is what is needed if you want to jump up and down and not make much noise. This is what is need if you want to be kind to your knees and joints. My only complaint is that it does flake a bit. More so at first and now (after a month) not too much. I vacuum the mat to keep it clean, so that's easy. If you are looking for something to roll up and move around, this mat is not it. 100 pounds! You can't roll it up and store it. This isn't a yoga mat. This is a mat for jumping or weight training. You can drop weights on this thing. I wouldn't recommend doing that as the weight will probably bounce up and land on your foot, but if you drop a weight on this mat, your floor won't know. Finally, the price on this is good (they had a free shipping deal when I ordered). You are getting a mat that is 1000 times better than what you'll find in most stores or elsewhere online and only paying twice as much... this just is a common sense purchase.
Did you install it yourself
- Yes
Where did you install it
- Home Gym in Apartment (aka Bedroom)
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Even better than expected
Happy Customer from Las Vegas, NV
11/18/2013
We bought the 3/4 inch extreme mat to cushion our treadmill, located on hardwood flooring in our upstairs home gym. The sound protection afforded by this mat is amazing. I run at least 4 miles daily at an 8 minute/mile pace and no one downstairs ever hears me - seems almost impossible but it's true. We have been more than satisfied.
The rubber smell that other reviewers have mentioned has completely gone away after two weeks - not an ongoing issue at all.
We also purchased 2 premium mats which we have placed under our weight rack and bench. They are also great.
Did you install it yourself
- Yes
Where did you install it
- 2nd floor home gym
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Great for alternate uses!
Tom C from Vermont
01/30/2012
I purchased 8 of the 4x6 3/4" extreme mats to keep my studded snowmobiles from tearing up the concrete floor in my garage. The mats are extremely durable and are able to withstand the metal ski guides and studded tracks on the snowmobiles. Each of my snowmobiles weighs over 400 lbs. I would highly recommend these to anyone that has a similar need.
Did you install it yourself
- Yes
Where did you install it
- Garage
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Great for weighlifting platform
Daniel from Los Angeles, CA
06/04/2013
Arrived quickly - was easy enough to cut with a utility knife. Used in my 6'x8' weightlifting platform. Catches weight well and I'm very happy with it.
Did you install it yourself
- Yes
Where did you install it
- gym
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good qulity
Anonymous from Muskegon
09/03/2011
I ordered this mat for my exercise area. I have a bad knee and needed a thick mat with some give. Works like a charm. It does shed quite a bit at first which lessens with time and a few vacuumings.
Did you install it yourself
- Yes
Where did you install it
- home gym
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They Really Work
Hector Marcayda from Stafford, VA
01/30/2010
We own a (2) car carage with a cement floor foundation, and because our 16 year old son and his friends have recently taken weight lifting to a higher level, the floor has been exposed to heavy gym equipment (metal weights, etc.). The result from the constant "clanging" has been superficial cracks in the cement floor. We've tried other products and invested over $1000 in low quality products, until we found RubberFlooring INC. The extreme mats are inexpensive for the quality, have sufficient sound attenuation features, are durable and flexible, easy to clean, and have prevented further floor damage. We have also recommended the product to our friends and will purchase addt'l mats from your company.
Did you install it yourself
- Yes
Where did you install it
- Garage
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Mat for exercise floor
Anthony from San Antonio
03/05/2014
I wanted to make my own weightlifting platform. This mat absorbs all the impact of the falling plates. No damage to my garage floor.
Did you install it yourself
- Yes
Where did you install it
- Home Gym
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Great for my knees and ankles
Jason from San Francisco, CA
01/04/2014
I started doing some HIIT-style workouts in my garage: a lot of jumping jacks, running in places, jumping, etc. My knees and ankles weren't happy with the concrete floor. I tried some foam, interlocking squares, but they moved around and came undone.
This stays put. It's heavy. I opted for the 3/4" mat. I'm a solid guy, so I figured it was better to err on the side of too much. It's been great. I feel very stable during the workouts. My knees and ankles don't take such a beating. And it's very easy to clean.
Did you install it yourself
- Yes
Where did you install it
- Garage
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great home gym product
Anonymous from Pennsylvania
06/14/2011
This is a great product for a home gym. It arrived quickly and there is plenty of cushion for aerobic and weight training. It is on a concrete floor. The only complaint is that there are small flecks that stick to your clothing. The edges roll up a bit so we put weights on them to flatten. double sided carpet tape would probably work.
Did you install it yourself
- Yes
Where did you install it
-
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Extreme mat tops them all!
Dr. Ketcham from Saegertown, PA
12/08/2010
Have used 3/4" horse stall mats in the past due to durability. However, your extreme mats hold up just as well and are a million times more comfortable to stand on. Thanks for such a fantastic product!
Did you install it yourself
- Yes
Where did you install it
- Extreme Garage Gym
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