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It's Time to Get Active! 4 Great Benefits of Gymnastics
April 8, 2019
Gymnastics as a sport has been around for over 2,000 years. Though it’s pretty unlikely you aren’t going to become the next Simone Biles or Larisa Latynina, you can still benefit tremendously from getting some gymnastics pads and tumbling mats, and working on your craft.
From improving your flexibility to strengthening your immune system, here are some terrific advantages of rolling out a gymnastics pad and practicing and performing this great sport:
Improved flexibility-- Flexibility is one of the most important aspects of gymnastics and each time you practice on gymnastics mats, you'll be becoming much more flexible. Additionally, gymnasts with improved flexibility are less likely to suffer injuries because their limbs can handle a wider range of motion.
Meet your physical fitness requirements-- Whether you're a student hoping to make the gymnastics team or an adult looking to get a little more active, gymnastics is a great way to get some necessary daily exercise in. According to the American Heart Association, children should participate in at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day and adults should participate in 30 minutes of exercise at least five days a week -- gymnastics is the perfect way to get active!
Improved social skills-- At all levels, gymnastics provides an excellent opportunity to work on and develop social skills. Children learn how to look, listen, and how to work and think independently. And older gymnasts learn how to set a good example for younger children looking on. Plus, everyone has fun and works on respect.
Prevent diseases-- Since gymnastics promote a healthier way of living, it can actually fight off all kinds of diseases. Health officials have stated that regular gymnastics-based exercise can fight off diseases like diabetes, obesity, and even heart diseases and cancers.
It's never too late to get active and live a happier and healthier lifestyle. If you want to learn more about the advantages and health benefits of participating in gymnastics, or find high-quality gymnastics pads, give We Sell Mats a call right away -- and have fun!
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How to Measure Your Floor
May 25, 2018
When shopping for floor mats, it's important to have a good understanding of the area your mats need to cover, or, if you're shopping for a gymnastics tumbling mat, whether your space is large enough to safely accommodate the mat you want. In this post we'll deal with calculating square footages, so here's a quick overview of how to measure your floor before purchasing interlocking floor mats.
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Common Sense Play Space Flooring
April 2, 2018
Have you ever thought about taking the play mats outside? You can do it - our EVA foam play mats are the perfect padding between your little ones and the hard patio surface. Takes just a second to connect them, and when outside time is done, just sweep them off and bring them back indoors. Now that's a versatile play space! Continue reading →
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The Case for a Great Yoga Mat
March 30, 2018
Why do you need a great yoga mat? Isn't the carpet in the living room enough? Or maybe just a thin, cheap mat from the local retailer? As Inigo Montoya famously quipped, "Lemme sum up." Continue reading →
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