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Gym Mats For Exercise

Gym Mats For Exercise

Gym mats are available in either vinyl or rubber depending on for what they are being used. Gym mats can also be EVA jigsaw mats. Each of the different types of mats can come in a variety of colours and sizes as well as in a variety of densities. Gym Mats For Exercise are essential for any exercise regime.

Vinyl Gym mats are not dissimilar to Gymnastics mats. They are generally vinyl mats with a compresses foam centre. Unlike tatami vinyl mats they have a smooth surface and do not have an anti-slip bottom. This means that they are reversible with both sides usable.

What are gym mats made with?

Gym mats are also available in rubber. Gym floor mats are used to protect the gym floor from dropped weights and as a shock absorbent material for weight training exercises. Among the many types of gym mats, rubber mats are perhaps the most popular. These types of mats can be found in all sizes and colours. They can be customised to fit the shape and needs of the gym. Usually, they are made with a tough outer layer. This tough layer ensures the durability of the mats.

For activities like aerobics EVA jigsaw mats are also a popular choice. They are easy to assemble and absorb the impact of jumping during aerobic activities. They are specifically made to fit numerous types of application such as rigorous exercises, exercising with weights, weight machines and may more.

Gym mats are essential additions to any gym. These mats provide protection to floors and gym equipment against heavy traffic and dropped weights. Moreover, they provide protection to the bodies of the gym users.

One of the many advantages of gym mats is that they are relatively easy to clean and maintain. They can also be sanitised to keep everyone healthy. Call Ezy Mats for gym mats for exercise and you will not be disappointed.

 

Gymnastics Mats For Training

Gymnastics Mats For Training

Mats are used for safety in gymnastics, and in training new skills. They are usually a piece of foam ranging from 1.5-28 inches thick, covered in a vinyl or plastic lining. The foam ranges in density from relatively firm to very soft.

Landing mats are usually blue, but can also be almost any other color. Mats come in a range of sizes, from very small mats used on the beam, to very large mats, used in the foam pits.

Typically, in both competition and practice, the use of mats is mandatory. On every event except floor exercise, pommel horse and vault, gymnasts may use an additional landing mat, without deduction, which may be adjusted for distance.

Types of Gymnastics Mats

Beam pads

Gymnastics coach fastening a foam wrap to the balance beam.

This gymnastics coach is fastening a foam beam wrap to the balance beam.
These are thin mats that fasten around the balance beam. They are used only in training to give gymnasts training high-level skills additional protection and a wider landing space while working on the apparatus. Makeshift beam pads can also be constructed from soft mats placed over the beam surface, if necessary.

Blocks

Blocks are firm, trapezoid or rectangular shaped mats. They can be attached to other blocks via velcro and straps. Blocks are routinely used as step-stools for gymnasts working on the bars or beam and as practice vaulting surfaces.

Crash mats

Typically, these mats are extremely thick and soft, and are used when an athlete is learning a new, high-impact skill.

Folding panel mats

These mats are thin, firm mats about twelve feet in length. They usually have alternating color panels and can be folded, stacked and attached to other mats via velcro strips at the ends. Normally used for practicing tumbling moves, these mats may be stacked to provide a protective surface for gymnasts working on the low balance beam, or provide a means for a gymnast to reach the bars or rings. They have a history of usage in gymnastics, martial arts and physical education classes. Schools generally purchase new folding mats once every 7 years. These mats are perfect for providing a level of protection for the body from high impact collisions with hard solid surfaces such as hardwood or concrete flooring. There are two main categories of foam used in these types of mats, cross-linked polyethylene foam and polyurethane foam.

Mats Foam Core

Polyethylene foam

Cross-linked polyethylene foam is a very solid and sturdy foam, when being used in a folding panel gym mat—it is generally accepted to be at a standard of 1 3/8″ thickness. Mats with this type of foam would be considered for professional use in sporting events.

The foam is firm, but not as firm as the cross-linked polyethylene foam used in 1 3/8″ thick models. Because of the lack of firmness mats made with this type of foam generally use specifically 2″ thick 100 ILD open cell 4.5 lb. density polyurethane foam. Generally accepted uses of mats with this kind of foam are practice venues, home use, and youth amateur sports events.

Vinyls

Each mat although maybe of different foam generally have similar vinyl enclosures. 14 to 18 ounce polyester laminated vinyl is generally used in all folding mat applications. The vinyl covers should be fire-retardant (class – A), puncture and mildew resistant and have antibacterial properties to help maintain good hygiene. Velcro on each end of the mat allows a near seamless connection to additional mats for tumbling runs or expansive areas.

Jigsaw Mats

Interlocking EVA foam jigsaw mats (also known as puzzle mats) have become very popular over the last few years. Jigsaw mats are much more affordable compared to the traditional vinyl and tatami mats and can be used for many activities that include, gymnastics, aerobics, acrobatics, cross-training, MMABJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)AikidoKempo, Jiu Jitsu, Karate, NinjutsuKung FuWing Chun, Yoga, Taekwondo, Hapkido, Capoeira, Kick Boxing and Boxing.

Jigsaw mats are also known as puzzle mats, jiu jutsu mats, wrestling mats, judo mats, karate mats, rubber mats, gym mats, tae kwon do mats, and gymnastic mats just to name a few.

Interlocking Mats

Interlocking jigsaw mats are easy to lay on any floor area are lightweight, easy to carry and durable. They offer a permanent or temporary cushioned floor solution for comfort and added safety. They are also increasingly popular for home gyms and children’s play areas.

Jigsaw mats are available in a variety of sizes. The sizes include 20mm jigsaw mats, 30mm jigsaw mats and 40mm jigsaw mats (which we have in stock). There are even 50mm mats jigsaw mats but they are rare.

Our jigsaw mats are of great quality and are easy to assemble. They are 1 metre squared in size and 40mm thick

Sizes

Ranging from 4 feet x 8 feet to 6 feet x 12 feet, sizes usually only matter when limited by space or personal preference. In most cases – like in gymnastics – multiple mats are purchased to be strung together via Velcro to create the ultimate sure-footed tumbling experience.

Generally mats used for gymnasiums and gymnastics come in 2-foot-wide panels and is why many in the industry call them folding panel mats or folding mats. The 2-foot-wide panels allow for ease in both set up and clean up when using the mats to becoming the perfect compact size for storage.

Incline mats

Gymnast performing handstand on a folding incline.

This Gymnast performs a Handstand on a folding incline.
Also known as wedge mats, cheese mats or simply “the cheese,” are firm mats shaped like right triangles. They are mainly used to teach and train beginning and intermediate gymnastics skills such as rolls, walkovers and handsprings.

Springboard mats

These firm mats are used on vault. They are U-shaped and surround the springboard on three sides. In the event that the gymnast’s foot misses the springboard during his or her vault attempt, he or she can push off the mat for momentum and, hopefully, avoid a serious injury. Under the current Code of Points, these mats are mandatory for any gymnast performing a Yurchenko-style vault.

Landing mats

These mats are thin and soft, and are usually white or red in color to distinguish them from the other mats and floor exercise area. They are used on the floor exercise to lessen the “sting,” or impact, of tumbling run landings and for dismounts on the beam or floor. Sting mats are routinely used in training, but are only rarely used or permitted in competition.

Leading Supplier of Jigsaw Mats

Ezymats is a leading supplier of EVA interlocking jigsaw mats and safety flooring in Australia. Ezymats supplies quality mats manfuctured to ensure maximum protection for its users. Our EVA jigsaw mats are trusted by customers throughout Australia including schools, training and law enforcement organization.

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Reserve online & collect gym mats

Reserve online & collect

Your Ezy Mats gym mats can be reserved online for pickup. We have our Melbourne warehouse in Braeside. Although we have new shipments arriving all the time we can from time to time run out of stock. To ensure you don’t miss out on your gym mats and don’t have to wait for our next shipment reserve your mats online. Our Reserve Online & Collect makes it easy!

To Reserve Online & Collect just go to the product and make a purchase, back order or put yourself on the waitlist. Otherwise you can give our office a call and do it over the phone. Our friendly staff are always happy to help.

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