By Irene Gaitirira
Published August 22, 2014

protective-mattingIn any environment where there is a chance that people may fall while performing physical activities, it is important the right flooring is used. A mat which will provide support if someone were to fall will help to minimise the chance of injury, and it will also give people confidence knowing that the flooring offers support.

It is essential that the right flooring is used for activities like martial arts and gymnastics. These are excellent but challenging activities that put a lot of pressure on the body that there is always the risk of injury  from someone landing awkwardly, from a throw in martial arts or from any  unintended wrong move.

However you can reduce the risk of damage if the right flooring material is used. Mats, for instance, need to be laid anywhere that gymnastics, martial arts or any play takes place. It is better to be safe than sorry by using high quality mats.

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rubber play matsHaving mats laid on those floors also gives people the confidence they need during these activities. If non-supportive flooring was used then it would be difficult to enjoy an activity such as gymnastics; it is also likely to halt any progress from being made as nobody wants to risk getting injured. Instead, if you have supportive flooring then people are more likely to take chances and progress, knowing that if they do not land properly then the support is there to soften the blow.

There are various mat types that you could opt for, depending on the activity you are engaged in. Gymnastic and martial art centres need floor mats that cover the entire area and also have enough thickness to soften the blow if anyone falls down. Similarly, schools will need thick mats in play areas so that nobody gets hurt; there are even playpens that can be set up to create a safe place to play. Gyms need mats for people to comfortably perform floor exercises. Gyms also need protective flooring to protect their floor from damage in case weights are accidentally dropped.

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foam puzzle matsThese are just a few examples of places that require high quality mats for protective purposes. Many of these places will benefit from interlocking mats as they allow you to very quickly set up a large area with supportive flooring. This is ideal for martial art and gymnastic centres where large areas are used and there is a high chance that people will fall to the floor. These mats are also easy to pick up and store once a class is completed, too.

To find mats of the quality that suits you and your supportive flooring requires you to visit specialist suppliers. Such suppliers stock a huge range of mats, allowing you to find the perfect type for your facility whether you need crash mats, judo mats, gym flooring, rubber flooring or playpens.

Having the right flooring in these environments is essential, as it helps to ensure everyone is safe and free to perform their activity with confidence.

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