How to protect carpet while stepping

[ivorygorgon]

I workout in the living room. Because the step has a rubber top, it gets on my shoes and then comes off on the carpet. The carpet is fairly light colored and it makes it look terrible. Is there anything I can put on top of my carpet while I workout, which I can roll up and put away when I am done? I know there are puzzle mats and such but my impression is that those go over flooring and are made to stay put.

Suggestions?

 

[Boybert]

someone can correct me if I'm wrong but I thought there are people that do take up their puzzle mats when done working out.


"you miss 100% of the shots you never take"

Debbie

 

[Miss Lee]

Yes, I use a puzzle mat in my family room so I pick it up after each use. They can be put together and pulled apart very quickly and easily.

Michele

 

[usamarsha]

I use a berber area rug. It's a little bulky, but if you have room you could roll it up. I leave mine out as the kids play and eat on it too!

 

[crm549]

Yes,
Berber is really good.
I have to say that I am thankful to the sales lady for suggesting I put berber carpet in my basement when I bought my new townhome. At the time I really didn't know what berber was.
In my old townhouse you could definately tell where I exercise. The carpet got extremely worn in that area.

Saundra

 

[Kathy02]

I would like berber if it weren't for my dog who happens to pull it up, so I have runs in it now, all over the place. So, unfortunately I will never buy berber again as long as we have this 86 lb yellow lab.
BUT, the carpet roll up idea is a good one!

Kathy

 

[dreamyjeanie]

Has anyone tried the rubber mats that are used under treadmills? I know they come in different sizes and the thin ones roll up easliy. I was thinking of trying some.

For those of you with puzzle mats, and pick them up after working out, do they stay together while you are working out? I heard that on the more agressive moves, they can come apart.