Are my puzzle mats enough?

[crazystepr]

I just moved into a new apartment and am almost finished making the basement into my workout area. (Seems a lot of us are doing that these days! )
I have put one layer of puzzle mats down on the floor but am worried that that's not enough for my knees. They were aching yesterday after doing a Step Blast/S,J&P premix. I've been doing a lot of high impact lately and probably should cut down on that but I'm worried that one layer of puzzle mats ontop of the concreate floor isn't enough. I'm hesitant to get more because 1.) They're pricey!!! and 2.) I'm worried that I run the risk of falling off two layers of puzzle mats and breaking an ankle or something....

Do any of you have experience and any thoughts about one layer of puzzle mats vs. two on concreate floors?
TIA!!!

Allison

http://www.picturetrail.com/allisonj90

 

[delfin]

I work out in the basement, too. I've got a thick rug, with puzzle mats on top. (I used to workout only with the rug) This seems to be enough for me, so far. I think two layers of puzzle mats would feel too "squishy" for me. My DDs a gymnast, and they have this amazing spring floor.... wish I had that!

 

[crazystepr]

That's a great idea--thank you! I have a rug that's perfect to use. I was thinking that maybe I should put the rug OVER the puzzle mats but your idea to put it UNDER makes much more sense!

Allison

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[allwildgirl]

Allison - I work out in the basement too, and I have carpet under my puzzle mats and it seems just right. I don't think two layers of puzzle mats would work very well but the carpet and mats is great.

 

[L Sass]

Hi Allison. I have two layers of Great Mats Puzzle Mats (which are thicker than the ones I got before at Sams or Walmart). We had flooding issues in our basement a while back and after we got that fixed we had all the carpet replaced. So I went with the 2 layers, which cover the entire concrete slab and I love them. They don't move and are the perfect flooring for me. I have slight knee issues as well. HTH

Lorrie

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[lederr]

i got my puzzle mats at costco for 12.39 for a pack of 8. i think it covers 32 square feet.

 

[crazystepr]

>i got my puzzle mats at costco for 12.39 for a pack of 8. i
>think it covers 32 square feet.

Holy crap!! I paid 25 bucks for a pack of SIX!!! (and they covered, like, 2 square feet. x() I've had to buy three packs already! I wish I had a Costco near by....


Allison

http://www.picturetrail.com/allisonj90

 

[lederr]

alison,

see if costco can send them to you since you don't have one in your area. i would call one of their stores (they don't have them online).