Foam Vs Rubber Exercise Mats

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Foam vs rubber exercise mats.

These tiles have a foam core like most others but they re topped with a high density rubber layer which reviewers say makes them more heavy duty and better than pure foam for placing under. Because foam is soft and absorbs impact it works well in general activity space. With that being said you ll want a non vulcanized rubber. Less durable than rubber.

You just need something a little more durable for your swole. In fact there is rubber flooring specifically designed for plyometrics called plyometric rubber. Some mats will feature solid rubber construction while others are composites of rubber sandwiched around a pvc or eva foam core. When hitting the ground hard is a possibility foam is a better choice than rubber.

For traction purposes rubber is still your best option but in this case you ll want a less dense rubber gym flooring that will offer more cushion than standard rubber flooring. As a rule rubber is more challenging to install than foam simply because of the sheer weight involved. Rubber flooring does not need adhesive for installation in your home gym no matter what the purpose. Foam flooring consider the weight of those that will spend the most time.

Foam is soft and that softness is excellent for body weight workouts and light weights but foam is not the best option for heavy lifting. For over 50 you ll find high end treadmill mats constructed from solid rubber or a high tech composite material.