does anyone else workout on an exercise mat?

i bought these mats that connect together like a jigsaw puzzle and they protect the carpet and i do my aerobics on them. they seem to work just fine and i was wondering if anyone else worked out on mats similar to what i’ve described. they are called floor mats and they connect into each other.
no, they’re not cushy at all! they are for doing aerobics on like jumping and stuff.

They are supposed to protect the floor from the impact of weights when you put them down between sets. They are harder than the sort that’s sold for doing yoga & pilates on, but also thicker. Yoga mats usually roll or fold into a small package, for easy transport to & from classes.

People have different needs and preferences. For some, these would be too hard for doing yoga or pilates moves on, but some people don’t like the softness and flexibility of a yoga mat (which are usually brightly coloured, too). If they work well for you, then they are fine to use, but be careful about the floor surfaces you use them on; they aren’t as ‘sticky’ as a yoga mat.

Your impact might wear them out more quickly than a pair of dumb-bells will, because areobics moves press on them harder, and are repeated more frequently. ‘High impact’ moves will damage them even more quickly; however, without the mat, your carpet would be getting the same kind of wear instead (and any downstairs neighbours would get more noise).

As they get worn, they will become more floppy. This means you can pick them up and feel how much damage they have taken. As they wear out, their ability to absorb impact will be reduced, so you should replace them as soon as you see or feel any change in their behaviour.

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