Exercise floor mats are used for home gyms, as well as near weight training equipment and any other physical training equipment in public and commercial gyms. These floor mats protect the floor from scratches and scuffs, reduce noise and vibration and aid shock absorption. Made of durable vinyl, these mats put a layer of protection between your workout equipment and your floors. The vinyl construction provides superior protection beneath treadmills, bikes, weight benches, steppers and more.

Based on the application, these floor mats come in various sizes for most of the exercising equipment like steppers, treadmills, exercising bikes, rowers and the like. This floor mat is constructed of solid, high-density PVC and can withstand the impact force of someone dropping a dumbbell or gym attachment on it. This saves the floor from serious damage. Exercise equipment floor mats are designed so they do not stain surfaces the way that rubber-based mat products can.

These mats are sturdy enough to withstand the weight of heavy exercising equipment. They are made in various colors to suit the decor requirements of gym and fitness clinics' interiors. Exercise equipment floor mats are manufactured in varying grades of sturdiness to suit differing needs. Where a moderate strength mat will suffice, there is no need to spend for a very sturdy one.

Easy maintenance is necessary for exercise equipment floor mats. Mats are exposed to a lot of foot traffic and liquid spills from users. They need to be cleaned regularly for maintaining standards of hygiene. Vacuuming for removal of dry dust and sponging or mopping for removal of stains is the recommended procedure for cleaning these mats.

A variant of exercise equipment floor mats is also available for use by people who do floor exercises. Such mats are popular with those who follow exercise regimens that include yoga, aerobics, calisthenics and the like. These floor mats are made of sturdy yet absorbent material.