What to put on basement floor?

[Klayfish]

As I was retrieving items from our basement this weekend, I walked by the wife's workout area. Right now, everything is layed out on the concrete floor. Besides my obvious concerns of her hurting herself by dropping weights, I don't think it would be great for the concrete if she dropped a heavy db on the floor.

Have you guys who workout in a basement type area put anything on your floors?

[x-ray vision]

If you don't want to spend money on the commercial gym quality stuff, the following mats work just fine.

http://www.sportsauthority.com/produ...LAID=340030188

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Cap-Barbel...sq-ft/11089978

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...988W9B1EN39C34

[GnomusMaximus]

If you live near a Tractor supply or other farming equipment place they sell rubber mats for cows and horses. Sometimes called a "cow pad". Usually they are cheap and actually better quality than the gym stuff. I'll see if I can find a link to show you I'm not kidding.

[GnomusMaximus]

Here, 6'x4' for only $37 and good stuff.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/equine/...-6-ft--2219003

[ironwill2008]

Here, 6'x4' for only $37 and good stuff.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/equine/...-6-ft--2219003

^^^^This. Without a doubt, the best way to go. Stall Mats, FTW!

[Fifty+]

I purchased cheap indoor-outdoor carpeting and a good padding.

[bamazav]

Here, 6'x4' for only $37 and good stuff.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/equine/...-6-ft--2219003

^^^^This. Without a doubt, the best way to go. Stall Mats, FTW!

Be sure to let them air out a few days before moving them down stairs, the smell of the rubber can be strong.

[MarkDL]

I concur with the horse stall mats. Added a few in my garage gym. They hold up well and are MUCH cheaper than other options.