Exercise equipment mats protect floors, reduce noise and vibration, and add stability for treadmills, bikes and other machines. Choose material and size based on weight, footprint and indoor air quality.
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) happens when the median nerve is compressed at the wrist. Early signs include night-time numbness, tingling in the thumb and first two fingers, and weakening grip. Risk rises with a smaller carpal tunnel, medical conditions (diabetes, hypothyroid, rheumatoid arthritis), pregnancy, obesity, and work that combines force, repetition, and vibration. Ordinary keyboard use alone carries weaker evidence of risk.