{"id":2434,"date":"2020-07-27T05:00:13","date_gmt":"2020-07-27T05:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/?p=2434"},"modified":"2020-08-04T22:59:31","modified_gmt":"2020-08-04T22:59:31","slug":"accident-statistics-every-gym-owner-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/accident-statistics-every-gym-owner-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Accident Statistics Every Gym Owner Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A workout injury can happen to\nanyone, no matter your experience or fitness level. Even walking can cause an\ninjury. Liability releases are a standard part\nof nearly every gym membership agreement, and most patrons accept\nresponsibility for their own safety while using weights, machines, and other\namenities. Gyms, just like other commercial\nbusinesses, have a duty to care for those persons on their premises, whether\nthese are customers or staff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Accident Statistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>1,135,000<\/strong> &#8211; This number represents the number of Americans who\nvisit the Emergency Room each year for stair related accidents. If your fitness\ncenter is a multi-story facility, be sure to keep stairways at the top of your\nsafety checklist.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>515,000<\/strong> \u2013 This number represents the amount of times a\nbasketball-related injury sends a player to the Emergency Room. If your gym\noffers basketball court access and league play, be sure that court use is\nincluded in membership agreements and liability waivers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Top Gym Accidents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Workplace\naccidents<\/li><li>Slips, trips\nand falls<\/li><li>Faulty\nEquipment<\/li><li>Incorrect use\nof the weights<\/li><li>Incorrect\nadvice\/guidance on training program<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/gym-mats.html\">Gym mats<\/a> 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our line of stand-alone gym mats\nis perfect for at-home applications. We also carry a variety of gym floor tiles\nthat are great for use in commercial facilities. Eagle Mat also offers gym mat\nrolls for facilities with large floor spaces to cover! \ufeff<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equinox Gym Mats<\/strong> are free standing rubber punishment pads\ndesigned to withstand heavy weight and repeated abuse. These virtually\nindestructible mats with textured surfaces are ideal for weight rooms, exercise\nareas, locker rooms, skating arenas and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Everlast Gym Mat Interlocking Tile<\/strong> is the #1\nathletic floor tile used in gyms and fitness facilities around the country.\nBuilt to outlast and outperform, Everlast Gym Mat Interlocking Tiles provide\nmaximum comfort underfoot and absorbs the shock of training impact, reducing\nthe potential for stress and injury to athletes. 2&#8217;x 2&#8242; construction built for\nboth sectional and wall-to-wall applications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Do\nyou have other questions? It\u2019s easy to contact us, and we\u2019re happy to help you.\nYou can always call us at (877) 333-1018 or email us at&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"mailto:sales@eaglemat.com\"><em>sales@eaglemat.com<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;for more information or\nif you aren\u2019t sure what you need.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/accident-statistics-every-gym-owner-should-know\/\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Alarming-Residential-Slip-and-Fall-Accident-Statistics-150x150.jpg\" class=\"alignleft tfe wp-post-image\" alt=\"Protect Your Business From Slip-and-Fall Scams\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><p>A workout injury can happen to anyone, no matter your experience or fitness level. Even walking can cause an injury. 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