Mats

You can purchase various mats, however the best type to have for a CrossFit gym or even your own home/garage gym are mats used for horse stables. Many CrossFit gyms use these type of mats, including CrossFit Scotland – click here to view pictures of the their gym interior.

Horse stable mats are perfect for Crossfitters, as the are very strong and durable – you can drop kettlebells, dumbells, Olympic bars, etc with confidence that the mat will absorb it, thereby protectiong your flooring and equipment. Best of all, compared to other mats – especially commercial gym suppliers, horse stable mats are very cheap! The best place to buy these types of mats is from ebay.