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Horse stall mats
Posted on 6/28/19 at 7:05 am
Posted on 6/28/19 at 7:05 am
Anyone use these as a foundation or covering for a WO area? And more specifically, if your area had to be 100% outside in the weather, how would they hold up? I know out in the weather isn't the preferred, but just looking at options and space I have available.
Thnx!
Thnx!
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Posted on 6/28/19 at 7:31 am to SouthernInsanity
I’ve got them in my home gym and also outside. The area I have them outside is covered though. They work great and I would definitely recommend them. They’re made from recycled tires and rubber and are pretty thick. I would think it would take a while for the mats to break down.
Posted on 6/28/19 at 7:41 am to 23
I would do what you can to keep your stuff out of the rain. That will speed up the wear and tear on pretty much anything.
Posted on 6/28/19 at 7:45 am to DeafJam73
Shouldn't be a problem for a the horse stall mats. Rain will make them slick though. Will last an easy 8-10 years outside if you get the 3/4"
Posted on 6/28/19 at 9:01 am to SouthernInsanity
I only have them in the garage, but they do the job. Being out in the elements will always speed up the wear and tear, but I wouldn't hesitate to use them as my main flooring.
They're the same stuff as is sold as gym flooring, only much, much cheaper.
They're the same stuff as is sold as gym flooring, only much, much cheaper.
Posted on 6/28/19 at 9:05 am to SouthernInsanity
Tractor supply
Posted on 6/28/19 at 9:14 am to SouthernInsanity
If I put down some kind of rug pad underneath them do you think they would be safe to put down on hardwood floors? We are trying to get a workout room started in one of our spare bedrooms, and I don't want to ruin my floors with whatever I decide to put down.
Posted on 6/28/19 at 9:15 am to SouthernInsanity
I’ve had a 3/4” mat in my truck bed for two years and it’s holding up fine
Posted on 6/28/19 at 9:16 am to jimbeam
We put the 3/4" in the bottom of our pit blinds every season. Makes it easier on the knees for my Dad and the other old men I hunt with. Those hold up extremely well for how hard we are on them.
This post was edited on 6/28/19 at 9:17 am
Posted on 6/28/19 at 9:17 am to classicgold
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hardwood floors
Yeesh - even with mats I would still be nervous as hell setting or accidentally dropping plates down on hardwood. Not necessarily answering your question, may be fine with mats, but I'd be nervous.
Posted on 6/28/19 at 9:19 am to Niner
Believe me I am. It'll mostly just be a room with an elliptical, a couple medicine balls, some bands, and dumbbells 25lbs and smaller. It's mostly for my wife to use as a cardio room, but I'll be using it mostly for shoulder and ab work.
Posted on 6/28/19 at 9:55 am to StraightCashHomey21
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Tractor supply
This. Protip: if you have to move them around, roll them up and secure with a bungee cord. Any other way is awkward as hell, especially by yourself.
Posted on 6/28/19 at 9:58 am to Rep520
its the flooring in my garage and i take them out on the grass or drive way if i want to do something outside thats an overhead movment bc my garage is too low.
i wash them down usually ever 2-3 months
i wash them down usually ever 2-3 months
Posted on 6/28/19 at 10:07 am to Jim Rockford
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This. Protip: if you have to move them around, roll them up and secure with a bungee cord. Any other way is awkward as hell, especially by yourself.
Another tip, don't fail to think it through and show up with a Pontiac Grand Am, then try to jam 3 horse stall mats in the back seat of the Grand Am.
That was an uneasant 15 minutes of my life.
Posted on 6/28/19 at 10:12 am to SouthernInsanity
I'd be more worried about your equipment being outdoors than the mats.
Posted on 6/28/19 at 4:22 pm to SouthernInsanity
Stein had 4x6 rubber mats for sale.
About $40/each.
About $40/each.
Posted on 6/28/19 at 5:14 pm to BurningHeart
It will mainly be for body weight stuff, kettlebells, etc. Probably want have any permanent equipment outside in the elements.
Posted on 6/28/19 at 5:22 pm to SouthernInsanity
Horse mats hold up fine outside. Especially if it’s just one or two people working out on them.
This post was edited on 6/28/19 at 5:23 pm
Posted on 6/28/19 at 9:28 pm to Rep520
Channel locks also work great to move around
Posted on 6/29/19 at 7:58 am to Jim Rockford
quote:
This. Protip: if you have to move them around, roll them up and secure with a bungee cord. Any other way is awkward as hell, especially by yourself
If my workout consisted only of moving all the heavy steel metal pieces of my power cage up my steep driveway and moving those mats around I'd probably be in pretty damn good shape without actually setting anything up.
This post was edited on 6/29/19 at 7:59 am
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