If you're looking to build your own home gym, this floor mat is what you start with! Offering superior shock absorption and protection, this mat helps prevent mechanical damage to your floor and subfloors. With these laid out in your workout area, you no longer need to worry about free-falling weights & dumbbells, or machinery marks. For those of you training without weights, this mat provides the cushion that your joints need while jumping or dancing and the grip that your strength workouts demand. Time to upgrade yourself to a safe and injury-proof workout!