“Gymnastics mats” is a broad term that covers a wide range of mats and use cases, such as tumbling, artistic gymnastics, and vaulting to name several. With that being said, one mat obviously cannot universally be the best option for every gymnastics activity as the function of the mats vary as much as the activities.
Folding Mats
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Folding mats, sometimes referred to as panel mats, give a firm cushion to athletes and are covered in a durable vinyl to help the mats last for years of use. These mats are one of the most versatile as they are easy to install, store, transport and connect together to cover larger areas.
Customers love Greatmats folding gymnastics mats for somersaults and cartwheels. They even make a great aid in different conditioning drills that involve hopping, balancing on an edge, or even assisting in learning to standing up from a seated or reclined position, as you can fold them into varying heights of 1-2 inch increments.
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Octagon Mats
When working on techniques that involve torso bending and arching, another vinyl-covered mat works best - octagon mats. We offer octagon mats in a range of sizes to best fit the heights of the gymnasts. These mats are also used as harmless obstacles for leaping, and tools for rolling.
Incline Wedge Mats
For progressive skill building, wedge mats, also known as cheese mats, are useful for transitions as wells as tumbling and conditioning. The unique benefit of these mats is that they combine the stability of folding mats with a gradual height variation that is important for key skill building. The unique incline quality of the mats make them an extremely versatile skill training tool for gymnasts of all levels.
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Skill Cushion Mats
All three of the previously mentioned mats are relatively firm. For protection from harder falls, the thicker and softer skill cushion mat will provide the most protection. In most cases you'll want a ''fluffy'' mat that is around 1 foot or thicker and will disperse the majority of impact of a fall, preventing injuries while learning to fall or land properly. These mats are commonly used for dismounts off of bars or vaults.
While all of these mats are great for gymnastics, make sure you know how you'll be using them before you choose. Incorrectly using a mat or using the wrong kind of mat can make training harder, but can even cause injury when used for the wrong purpose. Talk to Greatmats' flooring experts to help determine the best kind of gymnastics mats for any application or use.
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