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If you’re working out at home and not seeing results it can be frustrating and demotivating. We look at common reasons for why your workout at home may not be giving you the return you are looking for and some general tips on how to get more from your efforts.

When you workout regularly at home your body becomes accustomed to the level and scale of your chosen routine and becomes fitter and stronger.  You then need to modify your programme to suit this.  By not giving yourself enough challenge in your plan, your body will stablilise at this stage and not progress to the next level of fitness.  To avoid becoming stagnant, regularly scale up your routines, try new sets and be creative to keep motivation levels up.

Many people spend alot of time, money and energy buying expensive gym equipment without considering the best way to utilise or reap the benefits of the kit they are using.  Investing in staple gym essentials such as good quality Dumbbells, Barbells and Weight Plates sets the foundations of a well balanced but versatile fitness regime.  Looking for high value Starter Kit's that offer the staples you need at competitive prices will keep you focused on the workout content.

Early morning sessions are not for everyone.  Being too strict with specific timescales or squeezing workouts in when you feel less motivated can result in losing your momentum or result in dull and repetitive workout plans.  Be flexible with your day and opt for a time when you naturally feel more energised to put the work in and go for it.

For maximum safety when using gym equipment or performing exercises moves, good form is key.  Similarly, your core position should be on the ball to ensure you are working the correct muscle groups and getting the best out of your workout.  Spending the time to master your form and technique will elevate overall results.  Research form for each workout online or invest in a short course with a P.T. trainer to get you started.

Having in the correct safety features of a Gym space will not only protect against injury or damage but this allows for a worry-free, professional environment for focusing on your workout content and achieving your goals.  Sourcing good quality gym flooring or a suitable fitness mat as well as the proper storage solutions for gym equipment will not only keep you safe but will create a proper setting to maximise your performance and see results.  A comfortable fitness mat is essential for staying motivated and pushing yourself to the next level.

In order to see and feel results, a fitness strategy needs to be well managed in terms of timing, content and regularity.  Consider what, how and when you perform your best and regularly track your progress. By applying a personalised and varied approach to your routine will help you achieve your goals.

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The home fitness market is booming. With rising awareness of health and fitness, more people are creating personal fitness spaces at home and work. Before the coronavirus pandemic, some people worked out at home, but most would fit in the gym around the workday. Now, a new sense of flexibility and convenience is apparent. A personal fitness space and home were once seen as a luxury. Nowadays, a home fitness space is a necessity that helps you stay fit and healthy while coping with the stress of everyday life. 

In this article:

• Benefits of Home Gym Spaces
• Basic Requirements of a Home Gym
• 5 Home Gym Styles 
• Create a Home Gym on Any Budget  

Since March 2020, just over half of UK consumers have done some sort of home workout. A large chunk of those doing home workouts, plan to continue well into the future. With more people working from home at least part of the week, home gym spaces will only increase in popularity. It’s clear that fitness is good for mental wellbeing and physical health. 

A huge benefit of a home gym is that there is no commute. You can squeeze in a quick workout in between Zoom meetings or head straight to the gym as soon as you finish work. There’s no need to sit in traffic or waste time commuting as you can integrate a gym space into your home layout.

Your home gym could be a purpose-built outdoor garden gym, or it could be a few dumbbells in the corner of the living room. You can create a fitness space for your needs with a little or big budget. 

If you’re on the fence as to whether to create a home gym, other benefits include:

• Eliminate hurdles to exercise 
• Save time and skip the travel 
• Complete freedom to exercise whenever you want 
• Get privacy when you exercise 
• The whole family can join you 
• Pandemic-proof fitness space
• Design your gym to your personal taste 

The basic pieces of equipment for a home gym can look a little different depending on your overall fitness goals and space. But, in general, you can invest in a few essential pieces of gym equipment to create your home gym. What’s great about a personal workout space is that you can build it slowly. By investing in pieces of equipment and buying home gym upgrades slowly, you don’t need to have one big outgoing.

Here are some of the basic requirements of a home gym:

• Dumbbells and Kettlebells - small pieces of equipment that add versatility to workouts. 
• Home gym flooring - strong gym flooring needs to be shock absorbent and non-slip. 
• Barbell and weight plates - essential pieces of equipment for strength training 
• Jump rope - a portable and affordable way to get your heart pumping. 
• Resistance bands - small bands ideal for starting resistance training. 
• Workout bench - a bench is a good option for weight lifting and strength training.  

When you think about home gym styles, there are a vast amount of options. Every person has their own unique style and taste. A massive benefit of a home gym is that you can put your mark on it. You can tailor it to your own style and make it work perfectly for your workout and fitness goals. We look at real home gym’s from our customers who share their thoughts on home gym styles. 

"We decided to get the Gym Flooring mats for peace of mind that we were not doing any potential damage to ourselves with our home workouts, and the difference has been amazing. This has also helped to visually transform the space into an area that feels totally prioritised to health and fitness. Now that we have optimised this home workout space, we won't be rejoining a public gym, which saves us time and money in membership and travel in the long run!"

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"Received good delivery, fixed a rubber floor in my flat so i can have some nice gym sessions with no bothering the neighbours, thick floor and very strong, highly recommended."

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"Here is my workout space. We have built it down the end of our garden, and with lockdown encouraging people to go online, it seemed like the perfect time to build a designated area for this. I was previously based in our attic, so for me, this space is a dream. Gym Flooring has been so worth it and gives that elite touch that clients love."

"Converted our garage due to covid, price of gym memberships and being able to fit it in any time of day. My family has some mental health issues, which the gym really helps with. So to have this on our doorstep is just amazing. Thanks so much!!"

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"Having an adequate and suitable space to perform my workouts has meant that I am able to really make optimal use of my training. I am passionate about space that I have created and always eager to get the chance to use it every day."

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"Since we are new parents travelling to a gym isn't practical anymore, so we converted our old garage into a gym, and it's perfect since we can use it in-between naptimes and can maximise our time working out without having to travel."

From a personal workout space and garage gym to a home gym for personal training clients, a home gym can serve many purposes and functions. The bottom line is that you don’t need to spend a lot of money or time creating a great home gym space. Yes, you can spend thousands. At the same time, you can spend very little and still build a perfect home workout space. By investing in the basic requirements and thinking creatively about the space available, you can build a home gym on any budget.

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If you’re looking to upgrade your home free weight area or integrate strength training into your routine, buying the right gym mat is a great place to start. The foundation you create for strength training plays a role in your workout. As with most fitness or exercise, safety and proper form are crucial. 

In this article: 

• What Equipment Do You Need for Strength Training?
• How Can You Add Strength Training to Your Routine?
• 3 Most Popular Strength Training Gym Mats 

When it comes to strength training, the equipment you need can vary. The one thing that all strength training involves is suitable free weights flooring. For strength training, you work out using just your body or adding weights to your exercise routine. Equipment that’s useful for strength training include: 

• Thick strength training gym mats 
• Dumbbells 
• Resistance bands 
• Barbells and weight plates 
• Weight machines 

You can strength train in a variety of different ways. Whatever you choose to use, weightlifting or machines, they tend to be heavy. That means that equipment can easily mark your flooring if you don’t have the right foundation. Your gym flooring products set you up for safe exercise as rubber flooring is shock absorbent, anti-fatigue, and non-slip. 

A well-balanced workout routine includes strength training. Regular strength training can benefit your bones, joints, muscles, and overall longevity. Strength training is also known as resistance or weight training. During an exercise session, you target specific muscle groups using external resistance. 

Strength training isn’t just for bodybuilders and those lifting extremely heavy weights. It’s something that everyone can incorporate into their fitness routine. Here are a few ideas on how you can add strength training to your fitness regime:

• Bodyweight exercises like push-ups, planks, pull-ups, and squats. 
• Start lifting weights with a barbell and weight plates 
• Invest in a weights machine 
• Head to your nearest gym for a strength training session 
• Try a strength training workout with resistance bands 

The good thing about strength training gym mats is that they support weight machines, free weights, and bodyweight exercises. However you like to incorporate strength training into your workouts, strength training gym mats can support your workout type. 

If you’re looking for the perfect combination of affordability and durability, then the Sprung Antishock Rubber Gym Mats are ideal. Although they range in thicknesses, 40mm and 60mm are the best sizes for strength training. Basically, the heavier the weights, the thicker the mat. These gym tiles are shock absorbent, non-slip, and great for sound insulation. 

Another strength training gym mat option is our Heavy Duty Rubber Gym Flooring. These tiles are 30mm thick and are ideal for weightlifting, strength training, and a variety of workout types. Rubber gym flooring is perfect for home gyms and commercial settings, depending on your needs. 

Sprung Konnecta Self-Locking Gym Mats come in 20mm and 30mm. As a premium flooring solution for professional gym and training areas, the quality HD rubber offers maximum structural support. These tiles are super easy to install with a self-locking mechanism. The Konnecta gym tiles can handle medium to heavy weights, functional training, and strength and conditioning workouts. 

Whether you invest in dumbbells, barbells, or weights machines, it’s important that you find a strength training gym mat to support your workout. If you plan on starting heavy weightlifting or Olympic weightlifting, opt for a thick gym tile as this will help to reduce sound and absorb shock from regularly dropping weights.  

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Often, the best way to see fitness results and stay motivated is to add variety to your workout. When you introduce more variety to your workout regime, you challenge multiple muscle groups to increase strength and flexibility in various areas. One way to add variety to your workout routine is to add a sprint track and take your fitness to a new level.  

In this article: 

• The Benefits of Sprint Tracks 
• What Exercises Can You Do On Sprint Tracks
• 3 Top Sprint Tracks to Enhance Your Training 

Sprint tracks are a strip of artificial grass that you can use for indoor or outdoor fitness. On the track, you can perform a range of exercises. The benefits of the sprint track are that it provides optimal traction, shock absorption, and resilience to add variety to your workouts. 

One of the type of exercises you can perform on sprint tracks are plyometric movements. These involve quick, powerful, and jumping movements. They are designed to increase power, muscular strength, and dynamic gains.

As a commercial gym, sprint tracks not only give your members more versatility but also attract personal trainers to your gym. Trainers can then use your gym for clients, which in turn adds another stream of income. 

Indoor sprint track workouts are ideal for training all year-round. There are several types of exercises you can try on sprint tracks. You can adapt exercises to your own fitness levels and abilities. 

Plyometric training supports sprint track training. These types of exercises can help to develop speed and explosive strength that you use for sprinting. Examples of plyometric movements include: 

• Box jumps 
• Tuck jumps 
• Burpees 
• Scissor jumps 

Sled pushing and pulling requires explosive movement and strength in quick bursts. You can also load a sled with additional weight to keep building muscle and strength. Push the sled or attach a harness and pull behind you. Tyre work is another exercise that requires explosive movement and is great for adding versatility to your workout. 

Sprinting is a total body workout that requires explosive movement. It targets multiple muscle groups, including the buttocks, thighs, abs, quads, calves, and hamstrings. Adding sprinting to your workout routine can help to create long, lean muscles. 

Sprint tracks are easy to install and are ideal for enhancing your gym. Create another layer of versatility in fitness and training by adding a sprint track to your home or fitness facility. Here are three of the top sprint tracks to elevate your gym.

For gyms that want to put their own branding and marking on their sports turf, our range of custom sprint tracks are ideal. The tracks are specifically made for functional training and sled workouts. They feature short pile artificial turf that’s super resilient and durable.

You can use Sprung gym grass or artificial grass gym flooring in the gym or even in outdoor living areas. It’s plain artificial grass that comes in a range of colours, including red, blue, white, green, and red. Available in four sizes, you can make an impact with a bold colour or keep it simple with a basic green turf. 

The Sprung Essential Sprint Track features markings of one to ten to create a new layer of versatility. This track is similar to the custom print track but comes with standard markings. If you want to track your distance, then this sprint track with markings is a great solution. 

Switching up your workouts and adding more versatility can help to challenge different muscle groups and reach your fitness goals. By adding sprint track training to your workout, you can perform explosive movements with speed to create long, lean muscles and hit new personal bests.

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With the sun shining, or at least trying, it’s a good time to kickstart your summer exercise at home. While summer can be a great time to begin a workout routine, you can perform physical exercise all year round to help you stay fit and healthy. Whether you have a regular fitness routine or need a little inspiration, there are plenty of exercises and activities you can do over summer and autumn to enjoy the great outdoors, feel good, and soak up the sunshine. 

In this article:

• The Benefits of Exercising in the Summer 
• Summer Exercises to Try at Home
• 6 Ways to Create a Fitness Space 

You can benefit from outdoor fitness this summer by going for a hike, a bike ride, or by doing a quick HIIT session in your garden. Often, the summer is a great time to figure out your exercise routine. The sunshine entices us outdoors and encourages us to move more.

What’s great about exercising in summer is that you can enjoy some fresh air and get some vitamin D from the sunshine at the same time. When the weather is warmer, and the days longer, it’s natural for many people to be more active in the summer. The hard part is keeping that motivation strong throughout the year. Benefits of exercising in the summer include: 

• Seeing others exercise motivates you 
• Vitamin D can enhance your mood
• Stress relief from exercise and nature 
• Your body warms up quicker 
• Less prone to injuries in warmer weather 

You can try plenty of summer exercises at home to make the most of the sunshine and move your body. You can adjust exercises to your abilities and fitness level to challenge yourself, but not overdo it. Here are four different types of workouts to try at home. 

If you love a bootcamp style workout where you do different exercises in one session, a bootcamp style outdoor workout is ideal. For this, you may need to buy some essential pieces of equipment like a skipping rope, agility ladder, and some free weights. Fortunately, you don’t have to come up with a workout by yourself. There are plenty of fitness apps you can download so you can follow a workout designed by an expert. FitOn and Peloton Digital are great places to start. 

Although gym equipment is useful for a workout, if you have a tight budget or don’t have the space, you can perform a workout without any equipment. A bodyweight exercise circuit involves exercises that only use your body’s weight as a form of resistance. Exercises to include in a bodyweight exercise circuit include: 

• Push-ups 
• Lunges
• Glute bridge 
• Squats 
• Leg raisers
• Mountain climbers 

HIIT training stands for high-intensity interval training. It’s an effective form of exercise that delivers results in a short amount of time. If you’re strapped for time, this is the workout for you. HIIT training can help to lower body fat, blood pressure, and heart rate. Great apps for HIIT workouts at home are Aaptiv and Daily Burn. 

If you want to work your upper body and build muscle mass, then an upper body workout is a no-brainer. For an upper-body exercise, invest in a barbell, weight plates, and dumbbells. A utility bench is also an excellent addition for training the upper body. You can start with lighter weights and gradually build your strength. 

Creating a personal workout space can give you the motivation you need to work out. Fitness offers several benefits to your physical and mental wellbeing. There’s nothing quite like that mood-boosting feeling you get after completing a tough workout session. You can create your own fitness space with the space you have available. It doesn’t need to cost thousands, and anyone can craft an at-home fitness space they love. Here are six ways to create a fitness space to kickstart your exercise routine and develop healthy habits for the whole year. 

If you’re exercising outdoors, the first place to start is weatherproof gym flooring. You don’t want to invest in a product that falls apart after one rainfall. Our Sprung Antishock Outdoor Flooring Tiles in 40mm and 60mm are weighty enough for outdoor gyms. They are super robust and a great combination of quality, durability, and affordability. 

Don’t forget to add some storage to your home gym. This could be vertical shelving, a squat rack, or a bookshelf you have converted into a weights storage area. Try to keep the area clutter-free and put away all your equipment after use. Showing up to a clean workout area is essential to starting your workout on the right foot. 

Creating a fitness space is the first step to working out more consistently at home. But, other things can help you stay committed to fitness, like a workout schedule. If you create a workout schedule and share it with a friend, it helps keep you accountable. Perhaps you can craft your workout schedule with your partner and work out together. 

Think about your goals and what you’re looking to achieve. If you want to increase strength and muscle mass, it makes sense to build a free weights training area at home. But, if you’re going to improve flexibility and cardio fitness, you may want a space you can do both yoga and HIIT workouts. 

Although many spare rooms have now become the home office, if you do have a spare room available, this is a great spot for a home gym. Simply invest in some home gym rubber flooring, buy some critical pieces of gym equipment, and get your lighting right. With a home gym, you can start small and gradually invest in more equipment over time. 

If you’re struggling to think of where you can create your fitness space, you can put it in the corner of a room. Use the bedroom corner or a living room nook. Invest in a set of home gym flooring tiles and create a separate area for fitness. You don’t need a whole room or garage to craft your personal workout space. 

There are several ways you can create a fitness space at home and kickstart your summer exercises. The bottom line is that it’s never a better time than the present to incorporate physical activity into your day. Whether you want to start walking more each day or add HIIT training to your workout regime, you can get creative and find ways to stay motivated and accountable.

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If you’re working out at home and not seeing results, or maybe you have plateaued, it can be very frustrating. By staying consistent and switching up your home workouts, you can boost results, improve performance, and feel the benefits. Let’s dive into how fitness can benefit you and five home gym upgrades to boost results. 

In this article: 

 
• How Home Fitness Can Benefit Your Overall Health 
• 5 Home Gym Upgrades to Boost Results

No doubt, you know that exercise is good for you. But, do you know how good regular physical activity is for you?  If you want to maintain a healthy weight, feel more energetic, and reduce the risk of several health conditions, exercise can help support your overall well-being. 

It’s recommended that you perform moderate-intensity exercise 150 minutes every week. 

Alongside this, you should add strength training to your workout at least twice a week. 

Regular exercise is often neglected and overlooked when it comes to our health. By incorporating more fitness into your routine, you can start to reap the benefits. Some of the health benefits of exercise include: 

• Boost mood and help to ease anxiety, stress and even improve your confidence and self-esteem. 
• Reduce the risk of health conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, arthritis, and cancer.  
• Increase energy as exercise delivers more oxygen and nutrients to your body, helping to improve your lung and heart capacity. 
• Promote healthy sleep to help you fall asleep faster and sleep deeper. 

There are several reasons why you may not be seeing fitness results, including:

• Vague or unrealistic goals 
• Not including a variety of workouts 
• Forget to warm up 
• Don’t give yourself enough time to recover 
• Your diet isn’t quite right 

Sometimes motivation levels to work out can drop, and it can feel like you’re not seeing fitness results. To help add some more variety to your fitness routine to boost results, try these five home gym upgrades to kickstart your next training session. 

A sports or sled track is a strip of artificial turf to perform sprint workouts, tyre work, sled pulling, and plyo work. The turf uses short synthetic grass fibres that replicate the features of a natural field. Sprint tracks require zero maintenance, are resistant to harsh weather, and are easy to install. Depending on the amount of space you have, you can install a sled track indoors or outdoors.

Resistance bands are an affordable piece of gym equipment that can add a lot of versatility to your workout. The most common types of resistance bands are flat and come in different thicknesses. You can perform a lot of different types of exercise with resistance bands to build strength, improve mobility and help with weightlifting and upper body exercises.

It’s easy to forget about what you’re working on when the equipment or routine can feel much more exciting. But, it’s important to take the time to evaluate your home gym flooring or gym flooring for garage set-up. Gym flooring has several features that benefit performance, like good shock absorption, plenty of traction, and sound insulation to support your workout type.

One way to mix up your fitness and start seeing results is through challenging multiple muscle groups in your routine. You can add some more variety to your fitness sessions by enjoying outdoor fitness in summer. There are a few ways to enjoy outdoor fitness, like building an outdoor garden gym, joining a local yoga class in the park, or just going for a run or bike ride. Some of the top picks for outdoor gym equipment include an agility ladder, free weights, and outdoor pull-up bars.

If you have a garage gym, shed, or attic home gym, think about the temperature of your personal workout space. When the temperature is too cold or too hot, it can be hard to muster the motivation to work out in the first place. Consistency is key to seeing results in fitness. To stay consistent, you need to have the motivation to keep going. By creating a comfortable fitness environment, you are giving yourself the best opportunity to work out regularly and are more likely to see results. 

Regular exercise is not only great for your body but can do wonders for your mind. A fitness routine can help you to meet your goals, lose weight, and just feel good about yourself. If you find yourself not seeing results the way you want, try adding more versatility to your workout with these top home gym upgrades. 

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In the last year, working out at home has taken on a whole new meaning. Previously, a home gym was seen as a luxury. Now, a personal workout space is part of the bigger picture of health and wellness. Home fitness has accelerated massively throughout the coronavirus pandemic. What’s come out of the pandemic is just how necessary fitness is to so many areas of your life. More people are investing in a home fitness workout space and taking their home exercise to a whole new level. 

In this article:

• 5 Types of Home Workout Spaces 
• Why is it Important to Have a Personal Workout Space?
• 4 Things to Consider When Setting Up a Workout Zone 
• What Tools Do You Need to Create a Workout Space?
• Reap the Benefits of a Home Workout Area 

When it comes to home workout spaces, you start to see people get creative with their space. Many of you might not have a whole room to dedicate to fitness. In comparison, others are ready to build a purpose-built gym in the garden to fit a precise specification. Fortunately, there are several types of home workout spaces to meet your needs, space, and budget. 

A home gym is a broad term. Your home gym is a personal workout space that contains all of the gym equipment necessary for you to get in a killer workout. Creative home gym ideas include a yoga studio in a conservatory or a free weights room in a spare bedroom. A home gym can be full of high-tech equipment like treadmills and smart rowing machines or a space for you to perform a HIIT workout with kettlebells and weights. 

The nook-style home gym applies to any room in the house. It could be in a dining area or living room. With this, you create a separate area through home gym flooring or temporary room separators. Many people don’t have an entire room for a workout space, so integrating fitness equipment into your living area is a great way to incorporate a home gym. 

A garage is often a go-to spot for a home gym. This is because garages already have a solid foundation that can handle heavy equipment and weights. It’s separate from the home, so it is good for keeping the noise down and not waking up the family. If you’re wondering how to turn a garage into a home gym, a great place to start is by choosing the right flooring for comfortable training and to install useful features like good lighting and temperature control.  

Nowadays, more people are looking to maximise the home space. That means using your outdoor area effectively. An outdoor gym could be a shed, summerhouse, or outdoor gym. Outdoor gyms are a great way to incorporate home fitness without taking up a room in the house. For those that need that spare room for a home office, building an outdoor gym is a fantastic solution. 

Another type of home workout space is either an attic or basement home gym. Go low or go high in the house and set up your own personal fitness space. One thing to keep in mind with an attic or loft home gym is that if you plan on performing high impact exercise, the sound will come through the ceiling. But, if you’re looking to create a serene home yoga studio, an attic workout space is ideal. 

It’s no secret that fitness is good for your physical and mental health. Moving your body has so many benefits to your overall well-being. The coronavirus pandemic has put the spotlight on home fitness, and having a personal workout space is more important than ever. Here’s what our customers have to say about their personal fitness space.  

For many of our customers, a home workout space represents self-care. It gives them the opportunity to take the time and focus on themselves. In a world full of constant connectivity, it can feel challenging to disconnect and take a few deep breaths. This is where having a fitness space at home can support your mental health. 

 “Having a dedicated place to workout is imperative because it means you have your “go-to” place when you want to exercise and the beauty of having this at home is the fact I don’t have to pay for a membership and travel to and from a gym and can easily work out in my own time which is one less thing to worry about.  Even my wife loves using the equipment, which is a bonus! If you’re ever worried about the cost of buying equipment, all you have to do is buy things over a period of time, and eventually, you’ll have your very own gym, which is what I’ve done, and I’m still buying more and more as the months go on."

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“My garage gym has saved me. I truly believe that having the little sanctuary to train and continue some part of normality that is working out for me has helped me create good habits during the lockdown. It has created somewhere for me to go, to forget any stresses or anxious thoughts and just work hard with some good tunes playing.  

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Throughout multiple lockdowns, public messaging actively encouraged fitness but with gyms and fitness studios closed, it was tough to get a workout in. Finding a safe place to work out that meets your needs is important in allowing you to hit your goals and continue to work out. 

“I think it's massively important to have a safe and suitable place to workout. Having a dedicated place to work out means while you are there, you should just focus on your sessions without any distraction from normal day to day routines. I find that even putting my phone away during the session helps as it's very easy to pick it up, and then before you know it, time has passed from texting and searching the web or Facebook etc.”

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A number of our amazing clients are personal trainers. Creating a safe space for clients to work out at home has allowed them to generate income and support their clients throughout hard times. 

"I have a new gym at home in the garden, built during Covid, and with space now at home, it is much easier to access time and space to workout. It is for working with weights, conditioning and mobility. I use this space myself and with my clients.”

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 “In the short time we have been developing our school wellbeing suite, we are already seeing benefits amongst students and staff. Having such a facility on-site makes it extremely accessible for all students and staff. In particular for some students who otherwise wouldn’t be able to access such facilities.”

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When you only have to take a couple of steps to work out at home, all of a sudden, you gain a ton of time back. Think of all the times you were stuck in traffic on the way to the gym. Or when you are limited by your gym’s opening times and can’t work out exactly when you want. All of this time back means you can spend time and focus on the family without your fitness suffering. 

"Fitness has been a huge part of my life from a young age. As a child I played every sport I was given the opportunity to have a go at. Moving into my mid-20s, I had qualified as a paramedic around this time and the mental health benefits from exercise really shone through. If I had a bad day at work, lacing up a pair of trainers and heading out for a run would give me the time to process what I needed too. For me, it is my coping mechanism. Despite becoming a father In 2018, I decided 2020 would be a good year to compete in Ironman Wales again; that was a mistake. COVID put the brakes on this, and motivation has been hard. Ironman is yet to return, and now with baby no two due on October 21, I will have to shelf the long-distance events. 

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"My family will always come first, and I’m sure I will get back to similar events in the not too distant future. For now, I have converted my garage so that I can be on hand when those nappy’s need changing. It’s all about getting quality training when the window of opportunity presents. Having a small workout space at home is proving to be extremely beneficial. Not only for me but my family too. I believe introducing children to exercise at a young age will encourage them to live a long, happy and healthy life—something we all want for our children. We love our rubber flooring, and my son enjoys practising his burpees and roly polys on a nice soft floor." 

Motivation and consistency is key to fitness. When you show up for yourself regularly and work out, it encourages you to form a positive attitude with exercise and keep your motivation levels high. Sticking to a consistent fitness schedule is essential for achieving your goals. 

"It keeps you motivated as you’re in an environment set for it, and it also means it’s safer to do so. I am also able to have friends exercise with me due to having the correct space, this makes it more fun and mentally rewarding as it helps others."

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"My flooring tiles were easy to set up and very sturdy. I use it for my workouts nearly everyday and I've had absolutely no issues with them.  Fitness is quite important to me as it helps with my overall mental and physical health. It positively impacts Mental Wellbeing as it can get you distracted from your problems. It is vital for me to have my own workout environment as I could access it whenever I'd like to"

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“I think it's important to have a place you can focus, somewhere you affiliate with getting the work done. We all tried working out in our living rooms and gardens over lockdown but It just doesn’t bring the same energy. Whether it’s the south downs because you’re a long-distance runner or the clanging of the weights in the gym when you’re in your spot, and it’s time to train that carries a huge amount of motivation.”

 “I started my own workout space when lockdown hit and gyms closed. I quickly realised resistant bands wouldn’t cut it. When I was able to create my own workspace and deploy my own plans I was able to maximise my training to its fullest potential. I have since hit PBS in my squat, deadlift and bench and also felt much fitter and agile when I’m playing my sports.” 

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When setting up a workout zone, there are four key elements you should consider. These are the elements that can change from person to person. If you go through this list of factors, you will be in a great position to set up your personal workout space. 

Think about what goals you are looking to achieve. If you want to increase muscle mass and strength, it makes sense that you would build a free weights area in the home. Whereas, if you’re looking for a versatile space, you would choose fitness equipment that allows you to work multiple muscle groups. 

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Figure out where in the home you have the space to create a fitness area. You could look at your garage, a spare bedroom, a shed, and even a basement if you have one. Measure the space you have available so that you can fit equipment to the area you have. Your space will dictate how much and how large your fitness equipment will be. 

You can create a home gym on a small or large budget. You don’t have to spend a ton of money on building a home fitness space. At the same time, it’s easy to invest a fair amount of budget into your home. It all comes down to your budget and the investment you have available for this project. 

Another factor to think about is noise. Do you have neighbours, a young family, or like to work out late at night? If you plan on doing a lot of yoga and low-impact exercise, you likely won’t make a lot of noise. But if you do a lot of jumps, high-impact activity, and drop weights, you will need to think about sound insulation by installing noise-reducing anti-shock rubber tiles. 

The next stage of creating a workout space is thinking about what kind of tools you will need. To start with, consider the heating, ventilation and insulation. If you want to work out all year, you need to make sure that your home gym temperature is stable even in cold winters or sweltering hot summers. Think about your lighting as well as this can impact the overall feel of your workout space. 

The correct type of fitness flooring will also set you up for success. A safe foundation will provide plenty of traction so that you don’t slip over during exercise. It’s a good idea to align your home gym flooring with your type of exercise so that you can set up the best foundation for fitness possible. 

Other tools you may need to create your workout space include: 

• Equipment staples - dumbbells, weight plates, barbells, and workout bench 
• Equipment storage - weight storage, shelving, and squat rack 

The bottom line is that anyone can set up a workout space at home. You don’t need any expert DIY or fitness knowledge to get going. Integrating a personal workout space into your home gives you access to exercise around the clock. When you can exercise consistently and show up for yourself, you can take time to stay present, reduce stress, and even support your personal training clients.

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There are numerous benefits to exercising outdoors. Sometimes it can feel tough to muster the motivation to work out, but with a few tips, you can make the most out of it.

Studies have shown that physical activity outdoors lowers a person's blood pressure and heart rate. As a result, exercise outdoors feels less strenuous than similar exercise indoors, which, in turn, pushes you closer to your maximum performance.

Luckily, there are several ways you can get outside and benefit from exercise and the great outdoors. 

In this article: 

• The Benefits of Outdoor Fitness
• 5 Ways to Benefit from Outdoor Fitness in Summer 

Being outdoors can help to reduce stress and increase your feel-good hormones and serotonin. Even just a walk through a forest or park can help you feel calmer and improve your well-being. 

The great outdoors act as a natural antidepressant and can provide mental relief. When you combine fitness and being outside, you can take your exercise to the next level. Regular exercise is essential for a healthy body and well-being. When you step outside, you can benefit from the sunshine and exercise all at the same time. Other benefits of outdoor fitness include: 

• Add variety to your workout 
• Lower blood pressure 
• Improve sleep 
• Free of charge 
• Boost social activity 
• Try something new  

If you want to start exercising outdoors, there are a few steps you can take to integrate more fitness into your day. You can save time by working out in nature and receive several benefits at the same time. Here are five ways to benefit from outdoor fitness in summer.  

An outdoor gym is a great way to introduce fitness into your daily routine. You can easily create an outdoor gym with a few critical pieces of equipment. Choose a permanent or temporary set-up, depending on your preference. Opt for thick rubber tiles suitable for an outdoor setting and create a safe foundation for exercise. Sprung have a range of Outdoor fitness tiles designed for high impact exercise and have self-drainage built in.  These are also suitable for children's play areas and patios.

Open summerhouses are an excellent opportunity to extend your living space. The benefit of building a summerhouse is that you can use it for multiple purposes. It offers a good amount of coverage to work out outdoors. At the same time, you can use it as a spot to relax on a hot day. 

There are a ton of outdoor classes you can join throughout the summer. Joining a class is a great starting point for outdoor fitness. Follow your instructor and socialise with your class. You can join an outdoor class, such as yoga, HIIT, bootcamp, and even boxercise. Most outdoor classes are held at parks or in outdoor spaces at gyms and fitness studios. 

An active holiday is a fantastic way to incorporate exercise into your summer while having fun. You can find holidays that include snorkelling, kayaking, hiking, canoeing, and sailing. Indulge in adventure over the summer and exercise at the same time. Active holidays can be suitable for a range of ages and abilities. 

If you want to get outside more, start running or try cycling. After you purchase a pair of running shoes or your bike, it’s a free activity. Running and cycling can be social and a great activity for the whole family to enjoy.  These type of activities are not only good for boosting your physical fitness but also increase your self-confidence, mental wellbeing and motivation.

No matter your fitness level, you can find a way to enjoy outdoor fitness. Whether you want to create an outdoor gym or build an open summerhouse, you can choose the right equipment for you and your body to make the most of the summer weather.

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Whether you’re opening a new gym or upgrading your existing facility, there are certain must-have features that every commercial fitness setting needs. By understanding your space, you can create a layout that works for your members. The right combination of features elevates member workouts, while variety boosts fitness motivation and encourages progress. 

In this article: 

 
• How to Upgrade Your Commercial Gym 
• 5 Features Every Commercial Gym Should Have 

As a gym owner, you need to maintain high-quality equipment to meet expectations and keep up with the competition. Whether you need to replace old gym equipment or create more variety in your workouts, you can find ways to upgrade your commercial gym.

More and more people understand the importance of regular exercise. While home fitness has increased in popularity, a lot of people love to work out in a gym. It helps to improve accountability and motivate you to exercise. Consistency is vital to exercise and seeing results. By giving your members the ability to work out a variety of muscle groups, you can help users to see results and increase loyalty. 

The key to choosing the right features is understanding the space you have available. It’s important to plan your gym layout before you invest in any new equipment. In general, the best gym layouts are the ones that have enough space to separate different workout areas into zones. Here are five features every commercial gym should have. 

Standard equipment for CrossFit include kettlebells, bumper weights, barbells, and medicine balls. A CrossFit zone needs to have a strong foundation for exercise. Thick rubber flooring is essential for this part of the gym. As members will be dropping weights and using equipment, you need the right flooring to protect the subfloor and gym equipment. 

A sled track or sprint track is a perfect addition to any commercial gym. It adds another level of versatility of training to your facility. Sled tracks are perfect for tyre work, plyometric movements, lunges, and rope pulls. The flooring offers an optimal grip for sprinting with excellent shock absorption and resilience. 

A free weights area is a must-have zone for almost any gym. Many people go to the gym for a range of weightlifting equipment. Free weights equipment is suitable for different fitness abilities, from bodybuilders to entry-level gym-goers. Your free weights flooring should be thick enough to handle the heaviest of weightlifting sessions. The Antishock range of Sprung Gym tiles range from 40mm to 60mm Rubber Gym Tile and are perfect for your free weights area especially if you plan to use heavy Olympic weights. 

For members looking to increase fitness, no doubt they will be expecting some form of cardio equipment. Some of the best cardio equipment at the gym includes a treadmill, rowing machine, stair climbers, and indoor stationary bikes. 

Functional training tends to involve more bodyweight exercises, like planks, sit-ups, and pushups. Functional training refers to exercises that help you to perform activities in everyday life. To perform these types of training, you need the space for members to carry out bodyweight exercises. For this area, you need a good amount of space not cluttered with any gym equipment. The 20mm Sprung Premium Colour Gym Matting is suitable for functional training and adds a splash of colour to your facility. 

A commercial gym should have several features to support members and promote great results. You need to stay ahead of the competition and create a fitness facility with plenty of versatility. From a free weights area to the right cardio equipment, you can support your members and boost motivation. 

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When it comes to weightlifting, you’re handling heavy equipment. That means you can potentially damage flooring more easily than when using just bodyweight exercises. You need to figure out the right flooring to protect your equipment, subfloor, and body. Let’s talk about four gym mats for weightlifting to install in your gym. 

In this article: 

 
• How to Set Up a Weightlifting Environment 
• 4 Gym Mats for Weightlifting 

A commercial weightlifting environment and home free weights area look a little different but have similar qualities. Weightlifting is a hugely popular type of workout to burn fat and increase muscle. Whether you’re looking for a way to work out more at home or need to upgrade your free weights zone at your gym, you will need to focus on your equipment and flooring. 

It’s no surprise that weights are heavy. With that weight comes increased noise and the potential to damage your subfloor. When it comes to weightlifting platforms, the most popular flooring material tends to be rubber. This is because rubber is naturally durable, resilient, and non-slip. But on top of this, it’s important to look for products that are specifically designed for heavy weights.  

With gym mats, the idea is that the heavier the equipment, the thicker your mat needs to be. You need to consider how you will protect your floor, reduce noise, and improve grip. Naturally, fitness and lifting weights are riskier in terms of injury. So, you need to make sure you do everything you can to create a safe weightlifting environment.  

The 30mm Sprung Rubber Heavy-Duty Gym Mat is a great combination of durability, quality, and endurance. The flooring is metal-free and compatible with underfloor heating. It features plenty of shock absorption, sound insulation, and non-slip properties for all types of training. 

Our standard and most popular tile, Sprung flatline is the champion when it comes to offering unbeatable quality, affordability and endurance. Available in thicknesses from 11 mm to a whooping 60 mm for hardcore weight training and Olympic lifting it delivers the shock absorption, sound insulation and non-slip safety needed for training in all capacities.

Our tiles are 1 m x 1 m and are compatible with underfloor heating.

All tiles come with a 4-year guarantee against premature cracking and colour defects.

Another popular weightlifting gym mat is the 40mm Rubber AntiShock Gym Tile. It’s a great option with a ton of shock absorption and sound insulation. This means that when you drop weights, it will reduce the sound and absorb the shock. These properties help to protect both your subfloor and your equipment, making it last longer. 

Sprung rubber flooring is metal-free, environmentally and user friendly. Due to the use of recycling and rebuilt production (made from non-toxic and low VOC polyurethane bonding raw materials) there is no cross-contamination of metals, stone, or plastic. Using advanced technology, we have defined a quality rubber that is a 100% flat and anti-porous. This means softer surface contact and no bad smells. Unlike cheaper alternatives, we only use Binder (adhesive) which allows for an odourless rubber.

For serious weightlifters and Olympic lifting, the 60mm Rubber Gym Tile is ideal. The thick gym mat is suitable for hardcore weight training and heavy equipment. If you’re looking for something for the heaviest of training sessions, these gym mats are an affordable and high-quality option. They are super easy to instal and use an environmentally-friendly material. 

In a commercial gym environment where you need your flooring to support several different types of exercise, the Stone Grey Rubber Gym Flooring Roll is a good choice. You can use it for cardio, fitness, free weights, yoga, functional training, and spinning. 

Rubber gym flooring roll for weightlifting need to be thick enough to withstand heavy equipment, reduce sound, and provide plenty of shock absorption. Often, weightlifting gym mats can double up as a multipurpose surface for various training and fitness types. Whether you’re setting up a free weights zone at your gym or looking for ways to integrate weight training at home, it’s essential that your gym mats create a safe foundation for lifting weights

A firm favourite with gym and sports enthusiasts, Sprung rubber fitness rolls combine superior quality with colour choice and wide ranging functionality across the board. 

Suitable for use in cardio training, spinning, physiotherapy, yoga, exhibitions, fitness studios, aerobics, shooting ranges and sub-floor protection.

The Stone Grey roll is perfect for supporting your sub-floor in heavy equipment zones but is also suitable for free weights and functional training activities.

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