How thick should a gym floor Rubber be?

What is the best thickness for gym flooring used for weight training? 8mm is today the most common thickness for commercial gym and home gym flooring. However, if you will be lifting heavy weight (Olympic Lifting / Cross Fit), you want at least ½ inch or more for safety.

How thick is a rubber mat?

Rubber mats can range anywhere from ¼” to 1” in thickness. The typical rule of thumb is the thicker the rubber, the more it will protect your subfloor. Thinner mats are great for light, at-home workouts, while 3/8” mats are the standard for commercial gyms and Crossfit gyms.

What is a good thickness for gym mat?

A 3/4 inch thick rubber gym flooring is generally regarded as the bare minimum for proper floor protection for olympic lifting. If you will be doing a lot of dropping of the weights, you’ll want to consider going even thicker – especially if you have neighbors in close proximity.

What is the thickest gym mat?

10 Best Thick Exercise Mats

  • ProsourceFit Tri-Fold Folding Thick Exercise Mat. BUY ON AMAZON.
  • Gxmmat Large Exercise Mat. BUY ON AMAZON.
  • Yo Gorilla Thick Exercise Mats. BUY ON AMAZON.
  • JELS Extra Thick Exercise mat.
  • Cambivo Large Yoga Mat.
  • Sensu Large Exercise Mat.
  • Anngrowy Large Exercise Mat.
  • Square36 Large Exercise Mat.

Is 3/8 thick enough for gym flooring?

Its durable and resilient. The difference between 3/8-inch (9.5mm) and 5/16th rubber flooring is negligible. However, 3/8-inch-thick rubber flooring has been a standard for most commercial gyms for a long time, and for us, it is what we recommend for home gyms when you are using heavier weights.

Are gorilla mats worth it?

It’s large, durable, and non-slip and you can use it for cardio exercise, yoga, or as an extra cushion underneath your exercise equipment. Although it’s more expensive than other mats, its durability and lifetime warranty make the investment well worth it.

Can an exercise mat be too thick?

When lifting weights, it’s essential to maintain a proper stance. Standing on a mat that’s too thick can impede that. However, many gyms have three-quarter inch thick rubberized mats for flooring to help protect the actual floors beneath them.

What is regrind rubber flooring?

Regrind Rubber Roll Matting is heavy-duty rubber flooring made exclusively from the remnants of other rubber rolls by grinding down the excess rubber and reforming it into a new roll with the same quality as our standard Rubber Roll Mats.

Can a circular saw cut rubber?

You can use a circular saw with a good sharp blade and go slow so the blade doesn’t heat up the rubber and get sticky.