A workout injury can happen to anyone, no matter your experience or fitness level. Even walking can cause an injury. Liability releases are a standard part of nearly every gym membership agreement, and most patrons accept responsibility for their own safety while using weights, machines, and other amenities. Gyms, just like other commercial businesses, have a duty to care for those persons on their premises, whether these are customers or staff.
Accident Statistics
- 1,135,000 – This number represents the number of Americans who visit the Emergency Room each year for stair related accidents. If your fitness center is a multi-story facility, be sure to keep stairways at the top of your safety checklist.
- 515,000 – This number represents the amount of times a basketball-related injury sends a player to the Emergency Room. If your gym offers basketball court access and league play, be sure that court use is included in membership agreements and liability waivers.
Top Gym Accidents
- Workplace accidents
- Slips, trips and falls
- Faulty Equipment
- Incorrect use of the weights
- Incorrect advice/guidance on training program
Gym mats are a must for exercise rooms, gymnasiums, and recreational facilities. Gym matting preserves both the facility as well as the individuals who use it. Rubber gym matting is particularly very effective in absorbing shock. This reduces the likelihood that damaged may result from the momentum generated by machines and weights. We carry a top tier selection of resilient gym floor mats and tiles.
Our line of stand-alone gym mats is perfect for at-home applications. We also carry a variety of gym floor tiles that are great for use in commercial facilities. Eagle Mat also offers gym mat rolls for facilities with large floor spaces to cover!
Equinox Gym Mats are free standing rubber punishment pads designed to withstand heavy weight and repeated abuse. These virtually indestructible mats with textured surfaces are ideal for weight rooms, exercise areas, locker rooms, skating arenas and more.
Everlast Gym Mat Interlocking Tile is the #1 athletic floor tile used in gyms and fitness facilities around the country. Built to outlast and outperform, Everlast Gym Mat Interlocking Tiles provide maximum comfort underfoot and absorbs the shock of training impact, reducing the potential for stress and injury to athletes. 2’x 2′ construction built for both sectional and wall-to-wall applications
Do you have other questions? It’s easy to contact us, and we’re happy to help you. You can always call us at (877) 333-1018 or email us at sales@eaglemat.com for more information or if you aren’t sure what you need.
