Best Tumbling Mat Reviews 2018

Tumbling mats are a great addition to any home gym, and they help to create a safe and comfortable exercise spot for you. So we know that it wouldn't be too much for you to put aside somewhere between $65 to $240 to ensure that you, your little gymnast or other members of the family have a safe space for floor exercises and workouts.

As we are all aware, many factors affect the cost of a product, including the material used, size and dimension, brand of manufacturer and performance track record. Note that, although we have stated a price range above, you should expect to pay more for high-end mats. You may even find some regular tumbling mats at lower prices. In fact, during our research, we came across some cheap tumbling mats but decided against featuring them because they were not of good quality.

We assure you that the brands and products featured are tested and proven and would always deliver value for money.

There are various factors that determine a product’s usefulness to the consumer, including its features. In a tumbling mat, features important for you to look out for to ensure that you purchase the right one include:

• The size of the mat – This would be determined by the type of activities or workouts that you want to use it for
• The thickness of the mat – Too thin and the mat won’t give you the protective cushioning required; too thick and the mat won’t provide the spring needed
• Quality of material used – This would determine the mat’s performance and durability
• Adjustability – The design should enable you to be able to connect multiple mats
• Portability and ease of storage – The design should facilitate ease of transportation and storage
• Easy to clean and maintain – Ensure that the mat is easy to clean and doesn’t require any maintenance
• Versatility – Note whether it has multiple functions or not

In gymnastics, there are two types of mat: landing mats and tumbling mats. Tumbling mats are usually made of two-inch-thick foam and would most likely be covered with vinyl or other waterproof material. Landing mats are made to break high falls or other high exercises. The landing mat does this because it is usually thicker by around five inches or more. So, when purchasing a mat, though they are both sometimes called gymnastic mats, you need to check the size and dimension as this would determine what you can use it for or not.

There are some routines that require a certain length of mat. Consider frequent routines when deciding the length of mat you need. If you can't get the desired size in one mat, some mats are designed with Velcro at the ends to enable you to connect multiple mats; this is a good feature to look out for.

Tumbling mats that can be folded and have sewn-in handles are a good option because they make for easy transportation and convenient storage. They also allow you to fold the mat into various shapes to provide obstacles or other tools for a variety of activities on the mat.

The ones with PU leather covering are more sanitary and easy to clean than some other materials that may be susceptible to mildew, molding and other issues. Vinyl covers are also easy to clean and long-lasting, but PU leather lasts longer.