THE BENFITS OF PLACINIG A TREADMAT UNDER A TREADMILL

Many people put a treadmat under their treadmill for aesthetic purposes only. The black rectangles do catch the eye and help to make a room look neat and organized.

Besides the aesthetic appeal of treadmats, they offer other benefits as well. The obvious perquisite is that they go a long way toward protecting floor coverings by keeping the treadmill's feet and elevation wheels from coming into direct contact with carpets, tiles or hardwood flooring. They can also prevent sweat, lubricants and grime from working their way into carpets, which may cause permanent marks or discoloration. Mats are also available for other pieces of cardio exercise equipment, such as cross trainers, bikes, recumbent bikes, steppers and rowers, where they serve the same purpose. They also make it easier to clean the area under and around treadmills, which should be done on a regular basis. Without an easy to clean treadmat installed, it is easier for dust and carpet fibers to get sucked up into the motor compartment of a treadmill or onto the inside of the running belt which will cause premature wear.

Treadmats also help to muffle the inevitable noise that treadmills generate and reduce the vibrations can eventually loosen hardware or electrical connections.

If you choose to use a mat under your treadmill, be sure that it is a vinyl treadmat and not a rubber treadmat. Over a period of time, a rubber mat may stain some carpets or other flooring.