Mats For Complete Protection in Competitions and during Training

Apr 22
09:36

2015

AlexLewis

AlexLewis

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Gymnastics mats, as the name suggests are used in gymnastics for safety while training for new skills.

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Gymnastics Mats are used for providing safety in gymnastics and also for imparting new skills. Gymnastic mats are pieces of foam with different levels of thickness; they are either covered in vinyl or plastic lining. The foam in gymnastic mats ranges from relatively firm to very soft. Landing mats are mostly blue in color,Mats For Complete Protection in Competitions and during Training Articles but other colors are also available. Gymnastics Mats are available in different sizes. Small mats are used for providing padding to beams, and the larger ones are used for foam pits. Gymnastics mats are mandatory both during competition and practice.

With folding gymnastics mats, working out at home becomes easier. Because of their high density foam, doing floor exercises such as yoga, crunches, sit-ups, etc. becomes convenient. Even for handling and storage, folding gymnastics is quite convenient. Normally folding gymnastics mats are made of non-absorbent and easily cleanable PU leather. PU Leather Cover should be durable with a non-absorbent shell having fire retardant capacity, puncture and mildew resistance, and should provide sanitary protection for workout needs. Most importantly, it should be seal able by a zipper.

The following are the features of a standard folding gymnastics mat:

It is of high density with a thick firm white high density EPE Eco-friendly foam

Easily stored and transported

Sewn-in Handle

Cover of PU leather

Each end of mat features Velcro straps

Extra mats can be attached for tumbling runs

Durable vinyl cover for easy cleaning

Perfectly suited for tumbling, exercises, yoga, gymnastics, Pilates, stretching, martial arts, day care activities, etc.

Comprising of four panels and adheres to CPSIA requirements for Lead, Formaldehyde and Phthalate

Velcro on all four sides of the gymnastics mats should allow for connection to extra mats for tumbling runs

A standard folding panel gymnastic mat comes with cross link polyethylene and wide panels, which facilitates easy storage and transport. Dacron tread is usually used for stitching these extremely durable vinyl covers. Gymnastics Mats are perfect to tumble on because of their firm working surface. Velcro is permanently attached on both short sides for end-to-end attachment; such arrangement is used on all four sides in case of wider matted areas. Cross-linked polyethylene foam folding mats are recommended and used during the initial stages for exercise, aerobics activity, and competitive gymnastics.

Normally, for young girls, thick pink folding gymnastic floor mats are perfect. Gymnastic floor mats are great for any young gymnast as they provide extra energy and boost training both in the gymnasium and at home. As compared to other mats, these gymnastic mats have a great visual appeal because of their pink color; moreover, the quality is also of a superior level.

With gymnastics floor mats coming with a standard fitment of crosslink foam core with Velcro on each end, it become easy to join two or more mats together end-to-end, when there is a required for a long tumbling run. Fabric covered mat which are obtained by combining heavy vinyl, high weave count polyester, and top coat fusing have great tear, abrasion, and puncture resistance, apart from highly superior stitch strength.