Treadmill Mat

A treadmill mat is used as protection for the floor under a treadmill. A treadmill mat is necessary to prevent marring and scratching on the floor.

What Does a Treadmill Mat Do?

A treadmill mat is not only a safety device meant to protect the floor under the treadmill but also a safety device to keep the treadmill from sliding around. A treadmill mat provides stability for the treadmill, treadmills tend to vibrate from the belt mechanism and slide around a bit. A treadmill mat will prevent the treadmill from moving around and keep the user from being jolted off. A treadmill mat also protects the floor underneath from being scratched from the motion of the treadmill and from being warped or marred from the heat that the treadmill generates. A treadmill mat also absorbs some of the vibration that is created by the belt mechanism and keeps the area that treadmill is located in quieter.

Where to Purchase a Treadmill Mat

Purchasing a treadmill mat can be done at any store that sells exercise equipment. Typically any sporting goods store will also have a treadmill mat for sale. Online is an excellent place to find a treadmill mat. Simply typing in the phrase “treadmill mat” in any search engine online will bring up a bevy of results. The lists will include the price of the treadmill mat and the online store to order it from. Using an online search engine to find a treadmill mat for sale is a great way to comparison shop and find the best deal on a treadmill mat.

Recommendations

There are specific manufacturer recommendations that are included with each new treadmill that informs the consumer of the need for a treadmill mat and also advises the thickness of the treadmill mat to 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.

Most manufacturers recommend that the treadmill mat is at least two inches thick and composed of a poly foam core and a rubberized outer cover. Most manufacturers also recommend that the treadmill 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.

A treadmill mat is a necessary piece of equipment and to avoid the risk of damage to the floor or to the user it should be purchased right along with the treadmill.