The right gymnastics mats are essential for developing skills and practicing. But how do you find the right mat? You probably have a lot of questions and you&#;re not quite sure where to start.
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No need to flip out! We get lots of questions about gymnastics mats, so we know a thing or two that can help you, whether you&#;re buying a mat for a beginner gymnast, or you&#;re a seasoned pro looking to teach others.
This guide will teach you about the different kinds of gymnastics mats, the thickness options, the teaching tools you can use, how to take care of your mat, and much more.
Let&#;s begin!
The Basics
When you eventually buy your mat, you want to make sure you stick the landing by finding the perfect product. To get started on the right foot, read up on the basics, and then learn about the different kinds of mats available to you.
Related Content >> Advanced Gymnastics Mats GuideWhat are gymnastics mats?
Gymnastics mats are floor mats that provide impact absorption for gymnastics, cheerleading, martial arts, wrestling, and other high-impact sports. They cushion your landings to protect your joints and make sure you&#;re always practicing safely.
What are gymnastics mats made of?
Gymnastics mats are typically made of impact-absorbent cross-link polyethylene foam covered in a durable vinyl casing. They&#;re designed to be easy to clean and sanitize, and won&#;t easily tear or puncture, no matter how much traffic they get. Other mats may feature carpet tops for improved traction with floor routines.
What types of gymnastics mats are available?
There are a few options for gymnastics mats. Depending on how portable you want your mat to be, and how you want to use it, you may find that one option suits you better than others.
Folding mats
Folding mats feature vinyl-covered panels that fold up for convenient storage. These panel mats are one of the most popular options for gymnastics mats because they&#;re so easy to store and transport. They&#;re the perfect practice mats for gymnastics of skill levels.
Roll out mats
Roll out gymnastics mats are also easy to transport and store because you can roll them up like a yoga mat when not in use.
Landing mats
Landing mats are designed for the ultimate impact absorption. They&#;re ideal for advanced gymnastics and martial arts. Also known as crash mats, these mats tend to be thicker, and feature mesh sides that allow air to escape upon impact, giving you an even softer landing.
Competition mats
Competition mats are meant to cover a large area when the time comes for a match or a floor routine. They may have carpet or vinyl tops, depending on your sport. They&#;re easy to roll out and are perfect event venues like gymnasiums or convention centers. Roll out competition mats often come in a range of customizable colors to match your school&#;s or team&#;s colors.
Related Content >> Intermediate Gymnastics Mats GuideCan you attach gymnastics mats together?
If you buy multiple gymnastics mats, Velcro will be provided to connect multiple mats together to create a larger practice area.
Use and Durability
Where and how should you use gymnastics mats? What kind of mat do you need for your specific practice? We&#;ll answer those questions here.
Can you use gymnastics mats for home practice?
Yes, you can use any of our gymnastics mats at home, as long as you have space. In fact, some folding and roll out mats are specifically designed to be easy to store so you can practice effortlessly at home.
How thick should a gymnastics mat be?
The right thickness for your gymnastics mat depends on how you want to use it. Generally speaking, thicker mats provide more impact absorption, while thinner mats won&#;t absorb as much impact.
Here are your options:
This is the ideal range of thickness for tumbling mats and gymnastics mats. Mats of this size are good for multipurpose use.
Landing mats or crash mats are typically extra thick to ensure you fall safely.
Incline mats a.k.a. cheese mats can be up to 16&#; tall at the highest point. These mats are less about absorbing impact and more about supporting beginners as they learn the basics.
What are the best gymnastics teaching tools?
Also known as incline mats, these mats are a great tool to teach basic rolls, walkovers, and handsprings. Teachers may also use them as tumbling aids, crash pads, or landing mats.
Lifted only a few inches off the ground, these balance beams allow beginning gymnasts to practice without the fear of falling. They&#;re made from a durable foam core with a protective vinyl cover. They fold in half for easy transport.
Are gymnastics mats waterproof?
Vinyl-encased gymnastics mats are considered to be waterproof. However, other types of gymnastics mats will vary. Mats with foam bases that are only topped with carpet or vinyl are not waterproof, since the exposed foam can absorb water.
Can gymnastics mats be used outdoors?
Vinyl-encased mats are virtually waterproof, so they can be permanently left outdoors. The vinyl will protect the mats from the weather and the sun. Other kinds of mats, such as mats that only have a vinyl or carpet top, are not suitable for permanent use outdoors, because they will soak up water, which can lead to mold and mildew growth. However, you can bring exposed foam mats outside temporarily, as long as you take them back inside with you after use.
Related Content >> Beginner Gymnastics Mats GuideCleaning and Maintenance
Once you&#;ve found the perfect mat, you want to make sure that you can take care of it properly. Fortunately for you, when it comes to gymnastics mats, there&#;s nothing to it! They&#;re designed to be easy to clean, and they&#;re tough, too. Find out just how simple it is to keep your mat in good shape.
How do you clean and sanitize gymnastics mats?
Gymnastics mats are very easy to clean, whether they have a carpeted surface or are encased in vinyl. For daily maintenance, you should sweep or vacuum up any dust or dirt. To spot clean, you can wipe down the mats with a cloth.
Those are the basic steps to keep your mats looking good, but how do you make sure they&#;re sanitary? No matter if the mat is topped with vinyl or carpet, you need to sanitize the mat before and after each use, to prevent the growth of bacteria.
Here are some helpful tips for sanitizing mats depending on the material.
How to Clean Vinyl Gymnastics Mats
It&#;s pretty simple to kill bacteria on vinyl mats, as long as you use the right products for the job. Make sure you wipe down the mats with a clean cloth and one of these recommended disinfectants.
This fast-acting, low odor, disinfectant is designed to be sprayed on exercise equipment after use. It does not have to be diluted with water, making cleanup a breeze.
This disinfectant from Ecore works on a variety of surfaces and equipment to ensure a safe and sanitary environment. You can apply it in several ways: with a cloth, mop, sponge, coarse spray, or by soaking.
Don&#;t have time to find a specialized cleaner? The disinfectant wipes you find at the grocery store offer a simple, fast way to quickly sanitize a mat.
Create your own sanitizer by diluting one part peroxide or rubbing alcohol in two parts water. Then simply wipe down the mat and let it completely dry before the next use.
How to Clean Carpeted Gymnastics Mats
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A carpeted surface provides better traction, which is great for floor routines, but those carpet fibers require some special treatment when it&#;s time to sanitize. To ensure your carpet-topped mats are sanitary, here&#;s what you will need.
Of course! You should treat a carpet-topped mat like you would a regular carpet. To keep it clean, vacuum the dirt and shampoo the carpet to get rid of any bacteria that might show up on the surface after use.
How do you repair gymnastics mats?
On the off chance the vinyl casing on your mat does tear, you can repair it using a vinyl patch with an adhesive backing. Just follow these steps.
Cut the patch into a rounded shape so no edges will catch.
Smooth out the patch over the tear or puncture, making sure there are no air bubbles.
Carefully apply sealer around the edges of the patch to make sure it&#;s secure.
Let it dry completely. Then get back to practice, because your mat is as good as new!
If you need to fix your mat on a budget, some high-quality duct tape can also patch the tear for a temporary fix.
Conclusion
Time for a celebratory cartwheel, because now you&#;re in the know! With all these answers on your side, you can make an informed decision about the kind of mat you need, whether you&#;re a gymnast, cheerleader, wrestler, or martial arts enthusiast.
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Shop Now >>Enjoying a fun Summer outdoors is on everyone's bucket list until the reality hits and we find ourselves sitting indoors doing nothing. But with just a few equipment and a tiny bit of imagination, this Summer could turn out a lot different. See our tips for buying gymnastics equipment for kids and adults!
Want to get the kids off their chairs and away from their computer games this summer? We&#;ve got just the thing! Gymnastics equipment; don&#;t stop reading! Gymnastics has so many benefits for kids; in fact, for people of all ages and abilities.
But before you jump in and spend your money on gymnastics equipment for kids, we&#;ve got three great tips to help you not only find out what is available, but what you also need to keep in mind before you buy.
Not only does gymnastics improve strength and balance, but it also boosts health and wellbeing, develops motor skills and flexibility, and can make a positive impact on concentration and discipline. Now who doesn&#;t want that for their kids?
Gymnastics has grown in popularity over the past few years, led by iconic gymnasts worldwide &#; Simone Biles, Alicia Sacramone, Shannon Miller and Nastia Liukin &#; who have inspired the younger generation (and the elder!) to have a go and get involved.
Practicing the art of gymnastics is highly accessible for beginners and the more experienced athletes and at Acon we&#;ve got a range of gymnastics equipment for kids that can be used by anyone, of any ability and age. So, what are our three top tips?
Gymnastics equipment for kids needn&#;t be that expensive and shouldn&#;t be either. That said, the more experienced you and your kids become with your gymnastic moves, you will probably find you&#;ll be investing in more equipment later &#; improving their skills may not be a goal to start with but once they get going, they&#;ll love the challenge! In addition, you don&#;t necessarily need any earlier experience to be able to use them effectively either.
However, you need to make sure that the equipment you buy provides good support and is top quality, i.e., professional gymnasts can use it for their training and competitions. We believe in the best quality and performance so you can rest assured that our gymnastics equipment for kids is excellent and will last a long time.
The second tip is to find equipment for gymnasts that can be used by anyone, no matter their skill level. One of the best aspects of gymnastics equipment for kids is that it can be used by anyone, older &#;kids&#; included!
All of our gymnastics equipment can be used indoors and outdoors, giving you great choice and flexibility. Not only that, our airtrack mats can be used for a variety of other activities, such as a soft play area for toddlers, yoga or meditation mats, warming up and cooling down stretches, or why not learn how to do somersaults on an airtrack mat. Oh, and one more use we&#;ve just got to tell you about; you can put them in water so, if you or a friend has a pool, tuck it under your arm and get ready to have a lot of water fun!
Our third tip: think safety first. Gymnastics equipment for kids should come from a reputable supplier you can trust with excellent reviews.
Make sure the equipment has been designed specifically for gymnastics, or tricking, that it has been thoroughly tested and is of a high quality. The reason for this is that the better the equipment and the more suitable they are for their use, the easier it is to learn how to accomplish both simple and more technical moves.
For example; our Airrolls have been designed specifically for gymnastics and tricking use. This ensures that kids will be learning how to do front and backflips correctly, preventing the possibility of any injuries. Another is our quality Airtrack mats which have a line down the middle to guide leapers when learning and practicing a variety of gymnastics moves; from the simple to the more complex.
Now we&#;ve given you our top three tips to consider when buying gymnastics equipment for kids, let&#;s look at some specific examples of gymnastics equipment for kids. All of our equipment has been thoughtfully designed for use for gymnasts of any ability, from beginners to experts.
Our airtrack tumbling mats are an excellent starting point for gymnastics. They are air-filled, which means they are completely safe for practicing gym moves, jumps and tricks. Start with a small track for simple routines or level up to cover an entire room. Sizes range from 10ft x 40&#; up to larger mats in sizes of 13ft x 13ft, 20ft x 20ft or our giant mats, measuring 26ft and 39ft. If you want to look more into the differences of Airtracks and traditional gymnastics mats, see our blog post on the benefits of a gymnastics mat.
Airblock (square) and Airspot (round) pads can be fastened to our airtrack tumbling mats using the Velcro strips to ensure you and your kids learn the right way to perform gymnastics moves and tricks, safely. They are not only air-filled but also thick and provide great bounce properties, plus they can be stacked on top of each other to create greater challenges.
A gymnastics beam is the perfect accompaniment for our airtrack tumbling mats. It's a great way to develop balance, coordination and control. The 10ft Gym beam is designed to develop balance and yoga and the dedicated airbeam is for tricking and gymnastics. But really, that&#;s just the start &#; beams can be used for tricks, gymnastics, flips, jumps, yoga, parkour, cheerleading or add to activity courses &#; and used both inside and outside.
Our rectangular trampolines provide an unparalleled jumping experience. They&#;re ideal for learning and practicing tricks, flips, jumps and a wide variety of gymnastics moves. These trampolines give you a perfect, consistent bounce no matter where you jump on the mat. Available in two sizes: the Air 16 Sport HD or its smaller twin, the Air 13 Sport HD. Each can be outfitted with enclosures for greater safety when practicing routines.
Airrolls are ideal for jumps, gymnastics, balancing and for learning how to do forward and backward flips, and can be taken anywhere. Air-filled (they are easy to empty and fill for transportation and storage), hand-crafted seams, carry handles, carry bag and strong, they give you excellent bounce and support.
They come in two sizes: 35&#; x 47&#; and 24&#; x 47&#;, as well as a specialty pump, repair kit and two year warranty.
Every parent wants to find safe, fun and engaging activities that kids love. With the right gymnastics equipment for kids, you can create a foundation for years of fun, that can become a focal point of comprehensive growth for your little ones. We hope that this article has given you the right understanding of the equipment. Now, here are a few reminders of the power of gymnastics for kids.
Whether they start when they&#;re young or find the spark as a teen, running, jumping and doing acrobatics of any kind become a positive outlet for all their youthful energy. Gymnastics routines can be performed inside, outside or anywhere that gives a safe amount of room and landing zones. Whether they&#;re breathing in the fresh air from the outdoors or staying focused in the gym, kids experience a fun and exciting challenge that&#;s a world away from screens or other distractions. The popularity of gymnastics is increasing every day and more and more breakout stars are becoming positive role models for the younger generation to stay active, keep engaged and to use the fun of the sport to grow.
Anyone can get into gymnastics, at any age. All you need is your body and some equipment to ensure safe, effective practicing. With every attempt to learn a new trick or to leap a little further, kids are gaining the experience and confidence to keep going. Remember, every journey to a flip or a somersault starts with a simple stretching of the body and mind. Plus, gymnastics meets every child where their ambitions lie. For some kids, it&#;s about gaining new talents and learning about their abilities. Others discover the competitive aspect of improvement and find it fun to join teams and competitions to explore their passion.
No matter how your child gets into gymnastics, don&#;t forget that for all of the equipment and the physical nature of practicing routines and leveling up, there&#;s an unseen positive force of helping kids exercise their imagination, too. With every attempt, kids are seeing new ways of exploring movement and they&#;re immersing themselves in a physical activity where they have to engage their mind along with their body. Whether it&#;s how to attempt a jump, seeing a new way for an acrobatic move, or thinking how to stick a landing, the fun of gymnastics extends well beyond just the physical.
Acon&#;s range of fantastic, well-designed gymnastics equipment is ideal for great family fun, improving your health and well-being, as well as a whole range of other benefits, like building strength, balance, coordination, fitness and motor skills.
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