I bought an extra-thick yoga mat on ebay for around $8 shipped- works perfectly!

Sounds great I have two so will just put them on top of each other. :) Thanks for the feedback.

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If you don't want to use your yoga mats, these are great and cheap: https://www.harborfreight.com/...m-mat-set-94635.html

I use a combination depending on the floor used. Marine/boat carpet that goes over top of carpet nicely (and waterproof), trainer mats on hard flooring/concrete, and proper gym flooring in Pain Cave 2.0. The gym flooring is by far the best option.

Whatever the solution, make sure it's waterproof and won't leak into and mould up whatever is under it.

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Thanks Shane!! Nice to have you respond to my query..and one more thing for you.....Elite Direto vs. Stack Zero? My coach was thinking Direto (direct drive vs. stress on spokes from magnets). I was thinking small and silent (no issues with the missus...very important), what do you think of the Stac Zero?

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Direto. I haven't had any hands on with the Stac Zero, but it's a different device: Non-interactive, wheel-on, looks very industrial. The feedback I'm seeing from users on the Direto has been positive.

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You're a scholar and a gentleman....thanks for that!!!

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Don't use a yoga mat. That's what I've used and recently discovered mold underneath it, as well as what look like water/sweat rings. Maybe mine wasn't waterproof and yours is, but I recommend getting something a little more purpose-built.

Thanks just found a waterproof one on ebay for 20 GBP aka quid as the Brits would say. :) A thousand thanks to everyone for their feedback. :)

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5' x 3' rubber floor mat. Carpet side down. Doesn't move and the rubber side gives easy cleanup. Under $20.

http://www.homedepot.com/...2-30000500/202072107

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I'm beginning to think that we are much more fucked than I thought.

Excuse my ignorance on this, but what constitutes proper gym flooring? I tried to research this a while back but couldn't find an option that does not smell of rubber. What do you recommend?

Big squares of solid rubber flooring that you can drop weights on. Not sure where smell comes into play (I may have missed it above?).

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I'very seen people on another forum.mention a matter from Decathlon around £25 I think.

You maybe able to find something industrial on ebay

Just that when I've used rubber tiles before they gave off quite a strong odour-- felt like I was working out in a tire factory -- and seen similar complaints in other forum discussions. Probably just need to find a less cheap brand ;)
By the way Shane thanks for your great direto review and tips. Picked one up 2 weeks ago and loving it.
Cowboy thanks for the flooring tip.

"Proper" gym flooring is nothing more than stall mats that have been cut so that they interlock. You could go to your local feed/tack store and check stall mats, usually 4'x6', in varying thickness. I've used both 3/8" and 3/4". That 3/4" though is VERY heavy.

These are also often made from recycled tires. Thus the smell. It eventually goes away, though.

With all of these, however, there is the issue of mold underneath. Concrete floors are not sealed, in general, and are permeable. Thus, water will come up through them from the ground. If the surface above that concrete doesn't breathe, mold will develop. Same with wood structures suspended over ground. Use the mat, then pull it up when you're done so the floor can breathe.

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