Treadmill Mat - Get Fit Without The Risk Of Floor Damage
A treadmill mat is not only a safety device meant to protect the floor but also a safety device to keep the treadmill from sliding around
. This type of mat provides stability, as treadmills tend to vibrate from the belt mechanism and slide around a bit. It will prevent the treadmill from moving around and keep the user from being jolted off.
These mats also protect the floor underneath from being scratched from the motion and from being warped or marred from the heat that the treadmill generates. They also absorbs some of the vibration that is created by the belt mechanism and keeps the area that treadmill is located in quieter.
You can purchase a treadmill mat at a few stores. Stores that sell exercise equipment will definitely have them. Sometimes they have them on sale. If you want to shop online, then you can find them for excellent prices by just searching the term on a search engine. This is a great way of doing comparison shopping.
There are specific manufacturer recommendations that are included with each new treadmill that informs the consumer of the need for a mat and also advises the thickness that will absorb the most vibration and noise. Buying a treadmill second hand leaves the consumer in jeopardy of not having the benefit of the original paperwork. However, if you work out a deal with the seller, you may be able to return it.
Most manufacturers recommend that the treadmill mat be at least two inches thick and composed of a poly foam core and a rubberized outer cover. Most manufacturers also recommend that the mat is at least six inches wider all the way around than the treadmill. Six inches is the minimal requirement for the best results twelve inches all the way around the treadmill would be best.