Less Stomping, More Stepping??

[DParker]

Hello, everyone--

I just moved to a fourth-floor apartment and apparently, even when I'm trying to "step gently", my workouts disturb my downstairs neighbor. Has anyone else had this problem? Any suggestions for keeping the noise down? I don't want to have to tip-toe through iMax2. And I'm definitely not interested in abandoning my workouts!

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[crazystepr]

I've had this problem for years. I recommend a.) discussing this with your downstairs neighbors. Find out what times are best to workout that won't disturb them as much and b.) place a yoga mat under your bench and spring for another yoga mat to put behind the bench (so that's what you're stepping on--not the floor). I also worked out on carpet to try and muffle the noise. Good luck--I just moved into a house for the first time where I can make all the noise I want and it's amazing!!

Allison

 

[DParker]

*Sigh* I am already missing house-living. Enjoy your liberation from the neighbors and jump up and down as hard as you want! And thanks for the very neighborly advice! I thought the carpet might be enough of a muffler, but extra yoga mats are a good idea.

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