A treadmill mat is not only a necessary purchase but a beneficial purchases as well if you own a treadmill. These devices are designed to protect your investment in your treadmill as well as protect your investment in your floor. Using a treadmill or a live basis can cause damage to both the treadmill as well as your flooring because of the vibration and movement that can happen during use. These relatively inexpensive products help to alleviate these issues and provide you a sense of security involving your use of a treadmill within your home.
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A treadmill mat is considered by some to be an essential accessory for any treadmill. The purpose of a treadmill floor mat is to protect the floor from scratches and grease from the treadmill, dampen the noise made by the machine and distribute the weight of the treadmill more evenly. Now if you’re not concerned about any of these things: your floor is old and it’s going in the basement (and therefore you don’t care about the noise), then you may not need one. However, if you are planning on using a treadmill under any other conditions a mat for treadmill is a very smart buy.
The price of the best treadmill floor mat is determined by the size of the mat, the thickness, and the material that has been used to make it. Treadmill mats generally measure 6.5 feet by 3 feet. That is sufficient for that average treadmill. However if you bought a pricier model (usually $2000 or more) you may need a longer mat. The mats usually measure around ¼ in. This is great for light use; walking, or using the treadmill a couple times a week. If you’re planning on using it everyday for a more intense workout it is wise to consider Continue reading →
