Flooring: the safe, professional foundation for every fitness space

A truly effective workout starts from the ground up. Density, shock absorption, traction and acoustic insulation all influence performance, equipment longevity and—above all—the safety of anyone training. That’s why every serious gym—and an ever‑growing number of home gyms—installs dedicated surfaces in rubber, foam or synthetic turf to protect athletes, machines and the facility itself.

Why choose shock‑absorbing flooring

• Cushions impact: Barbells, plates and dumbbells can drop without damage.

• Reduces slips: High‑grip textures hold even in humid, sweaty conditions.

• Deadens noise & vibration: Perfect for neighbours or adjoining rooms.

• Saves the sub‑floor: Whether you own or rent, you avoid expensive repairs.

• Adds identity: Custom colours, logos and functional graphics (lanes, numbers, start/finish) give personality to the space.

Key Ironside Armour ranges

• Rubber tiles – From 10 mm thickness upward, engineered for barbell drops and a clean, professional look. Smooth, waterproof surface; high‑intensity durability for indoor and outdoor use.

• Tatami & crash mats – Soft puzzle tiles with lower thickness, ideal for group classes, cardio zones and home gyms.

• Sound‑dampening platforms – High‑density foam bonded to rubber to cut vibrations and noise in apartment settings.

• Weightlifting platforms – Steel or bamboo frame with central rubber zone, purpose‑built for Olympic lifting.

• Synthetic turf – Rolls for sled pushes, sprints and conditioning—or simply to upgrade the aesthetic of your training area.

• Cardio mats – Compact format under rowers, bikes or treadmills (or for floor work): protect hardwood floors and dampen vibration.

How to choose the right floor

• Define the main activity – Dropping barbells? Opt for 20–50 mm of dense rubber. Running classes? 10–15 mm puzzle tiles are enough. Need silence? Add a sound‑absorbing foam layer.
• Indoor vs. outdoor – Smooth, sealed surfaces inside; open‑grain, draining textures outside.
• Think thickness & fixing – Self‑locking tiles or bolt‑down panels
• Consider aesthetics – Logos, colour coding, start/finish lines or numbered lanes.
• Plan maintenance – Dedicated floor‑scrubbing machines keep the area hygienic and long‑lasting.
  
• 1 cm thickness: Ideal for home gyms and small training areas. Provides solid traction and surface protection for body‑weight movements, moderate loads and cardio machines without feeling bulky.
• 2 cm thickness: Perfect for commercial gyms and personal‑training studios. Strikes an excellent balance between shock absorption and durability, shielding the floor from free weights and heavier equipment while offering good sound insulation.
• 3 cm thickness: The top choice for heavy‑lifting and weightlifting zones. Engineered to absorb repeated drops of loaded barbells, it cuts noise and vibration while protecting both the sub‑floor and the equipment.
• Platforms: Purpose‑built surfaces tailored to specific disciplines or training styles.

Practical use

With a quality rubber floor you can:

• Drop weights safely
• Push sleds or plyo boxes, slide benches and racks without scratches
• Perform jumps and sprints with joint cushioning
• Mute cardio‑machine noise in an apartment
• Create multi‑surface zones: thick rubber under the rack, turf for sled work, tatami for grappling.

Ready to choose?

Ironside Armour delivers flooring solutions for every need, from compact home gyms to full‑scale commercial facilities.