A tumbling mat is designed to be used for gymnastics competitions. Tumbling mats can also be used when exercising, to protect feet and ankles. Another use for tumbling mats is in the practise of martial arts. Mats can also be used for children's play time.
When you practice tumbling you should always have a coach around to spot. To practice you need mats, and tumble track or trampoline, and a certified AACCA coach or spotter.
Mats, or a gymnastics floor-tumbling area.
Rubber gym mats are suited for tumbling and stretching but very few are ninja proof. You could find yourself stretching your muscles and falling victim to an unsuspecting ninja attack.
Standard tumbling mats are two inches thick on average. However, they can range from one inch to three inches thick. They are usually custom made for the facility which uses them so thickness can vary from facility to facility.
People get hurn mostly falling out of stunts, or getting fallen on by a flyer. They can also get hurt tumbling. Many injuries can be preventes by using mats.
The dangerous elements of Cheerleading are Stunting (lifting or throwing a girl in the air) and Tumbling (gymnastics). The risk is less if you use mats and trained coaches
Bath mats
no you should not do gymnastics without mats
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I would recommend for a high school gymnastics class: gymnist balls, jump ropes, hula hoops, balance beam, and a standard tumbling mat (standard, 4x6 should do).
Exercise mats are helpful when you first begin as they add some cushion to your joints. However, you should only use mats that are signified as appropriate for bodybuilding to avoid mats that might slip or trip the person.