We often get asked what are the best mats for gym training. It is a difficult question because there are so many options and we put a lot of effort to ensure that all our mats are good quality mats. The best mat for training can depend on a lot of things most of all the type of training and needs of the user. So whilst we can recommend mats depending on the described need the real choice rests with the user. Either way we will explore here the 3 best mats for gym training.

Tried and tested wins the day

If there is one type of mats which are used the most out there it would be  jigsaw mats hands down. Jigsaw mats have been the training mat of choice for organisations big and small for decades now. If you have ever visited a karate school or any other type of martial arts chances are that you have seen jigsaw mats in use.

It is not just martial arts organisations that use them these days though. Place as diverse as child care centres and gymnastics clubs use jigsaw mats prolifically these days. There is a good reason for that. The are a versatile product which is easy to install and inexpensive so it is often a no-brainer when choosing them for as protective flooring.

Heavy duty activity calls for heavy duty mats

Sometime the punishment meted out to the floor is so much that the only solution is a heavy duty mat. The heaviest duty mats of course are rubber mats which can take more punishment than any other. Made from high density rubber material they are the only mat which can truly take the weight of heavy equipment sitting on them and being dropped on them.

Rubber mats are generally made from recycled tires so they are a great choice environmentally as well. Indeed most rubber surfaces whether in mat form or otherwise are usually repurposed rubber. These mats are available in either solid black or with speckles for aesthetic enhancement.

The ultimate mats for a fighting gym

If you truly want the best surface for training then you really can’t go past tatami mats in my estimation. No only are they built to last but come with a textured finish which make training on them a delight. So when discussing the The 3 Best Mats For Gym Training you really can’t go past tatami mats.

The wait is over so get some mats

So if you have be agonising about which mats to get then the wait is over. With any one of these 3 options you are on the right track. If there is something else you had in mind then give us a call and we will sort you out. Big time!