Treadmill mats are one piece of fitness equipment accessories that people often forget about. Please do not do this as it is really important to protect both your treamill and your floor.
Why Do You Need A Treadmill Mat?
The treadmill mat will protect carpets and flooring from damage induced when running on a treadmill. The equipment itself is fairly heavy and that combined with the impact of running can cause the feet of the treadmill to dig into your flooring.
Treadmills also use a fair amount of oily substances to keep the belt from binding up. This usually collects under the motor or belt and can stain your flooring or carpet.
Treadmills obviously have moving parts that can collect items such as dust and carpet fibers, a properly used mat will avoid these items getting collected by the treadmill.
How Much Can I Expect To Pay For One?
Prices vary depending upon size and thickness. Generally you can expect to pay between $30-$100. Thicker and wider mats will cost more so it really depends on the size of your treadmill.
The costs really are minimal considering you paid thousands for your treadmill a $100 mat to protect it and your flooring is a very good investment.
There are home treadmill mats and commercial treadmill mats. Commercial mats are used in the gym and fitness clubs. They are slightly more expensive but can be used in home applications.
Where Can I Buy A Treadmill Mat?
Treadmill mats can be purchased at your local fitness store, online via general merchandise websites or companies that specialize in selling different kinds of mats.
Some people feel more comfortable buying for a company that specializes in fitness equipment mats.
How Big Are Most Treadmill Mats?
They are usually a little over 6 foot long and roughly 3 foot wide. I would recommend getting one that is around 3/8″ think.