Puzzle mats slipping?

[caseysmomgo]

I know there have been other threads about workout flooring lately, and I hope you don't mind another question...

I recently moved my workout area from a spare bedroom to the basement so I can have more room. The basement is finished and carpeted. I bought a set of 6 puzzle mats to put down over the carpet while I'm exercising to help my tired feet from the impact of carpet over concrete.

However, the mats slide across the floor during the workout and every so often I have to stop to move them back to where I started. Also, when I'm doing things like mountain climbers, squat thrusts, the puzzle pieces pull apart.

Does anyone have this problem and if so, how did you solve it? (Other than getting new flooring!!) Is there something else that I could be using other than the puzzle mats?

Thanks and have a great day!

 

[fit_fairy]

A few ideas here. One is to go wall to wall with the puzzle mats- that definitely keeps them from slipping. Another is to put heavy weights on each corner- that may help. And lastly I believe I've seen where some duct tape theirs to the floor.

 

[morningstar]

Wow, that's a really "puzzling" question!

C'mon, how could I resist?

 

[caseysmomgo]

Great ideas, Catherine. Thanks! I think I'll try heavy wts at the corners, or maybe slip one corner under a sofa leg. If all else fails, I guess I'll have to whip out the duct tape...

It's so discouraging because I was so excited to get the mats for extra cushioning. So the cushioning is fine, but now I'm totally distracted by all the slipping and sliding and I'm getting cranky...

Morningstar...too cute! You made me smile in the midst of all my crankiness!