Soundproofing measures to keep in mind when exercising at home

Due to the epidemic of the new coronavirus, "stay home" is being called for, and the time spent at home is increasing. As a result, many people have started exercising outdoors or at the gym at home. It is important to move your body, but what you want to keep in mind is to take soundproofing measures that take the surroundings into consideration. Now, how should we take concrete measures? I will explain in this article.

1. What happens if I don't take soundproofing measures when exercising at home?

You can exercise in various ways at home, such as using a treadmill, moving your body to the game or video, or jogging on the spot. Some exercises, such as stretching and yoga, can be done without flying or bouncing, but if you do more than move your body in your daily life, be sure to take soundproofing measures. This is because the bouncing sound and the vibration generated at that time reverberate as noise.

Especially if you live in an apartment or condominium, soundproofing is indispensable. If you are on the first floor, you may wonder, "Isn't the sound transmitted downstairs?", But the vibration is transmitted to the next room through the floor and walls. If your home is on the second floor or above, it is inevitable that the sound will be heard downstairs and in the surrounding rooms with a banging sound. If you accidentally drop a heavy tool such as a dumbbell that does not move your body, it will make a considerable impact.

In the case of a single-family house, it may not bother other households directly, but if you dance violently, the sound may be transmitted to your neighbors.
In the case of exercise, if you think that the state will continue for more than tens of minutes, it is not a big deal for your neighbors. If no measures are taken, it may lead to complaints and troubles, and such cases have actually been reported.

It's important to have enough time to exercise, as the longer you spend at home, the more likely you are to lack exercise. However, keep in mind that soundproofing is just as important.

2. Soundproofing measures to be taken when exercising at home

So what kind of soundproofing measures should we take when exercising at home? I will tell you the concrete measures.

Lay a soundproof mat

A simple soundproofing measure is to lay a soundproof mat on the floor of the room. It is effective for everyday life sounds such as the sound of children running around and the sound of moving chairs, and it can also protect the floor from scratches.
There are many types of soundproof mats, so it's a good idea to choose one according to the type of exercise and the size of the room.

For example, in terms of size, there are one type that can cover a certain area and one that joins a small mat. The joint type can be freely combined according to the size and shape of the room, and if it gets dirty, only that part can be removed and washed, so it is useful to use flexibly.

Speaking of thickness, there are some that are about 5 mm to those that exceed 20 mm. Basically, the thicker the thickness, the higher the soundproofing effect.
The mainstream materials are polyethylene, rubber and cork. There are many products with low resilience that absorb shocks, products that have a deodorant effect, and products that can be folded and stored compactly.

Lay a thick yoga mat

One way is to lay a thick yoga mat.
However, yoga mats are made for non-intrusive exercises such as yoga and stretching. With regular yoga mats, little consideration is given to soundproofing. Therefore, in the case of yoga mats, the condition of "thick" is attached. It is the same as a soundproof mat in that it "lays a mat", but the materials and processing methods are different, so keep that in mind.

3. If you are exercising in earnest, set up a soundproof room

If you want to do some hard workouts such as setting up a treadmill, building a private gym, jogging or jumping rope on the spot, we recommend setting up a full-fledged soundproof room.
The soundproof room may have the image of playing a musical instrument, karaoke, or a home theater, but from the perspective of "preventing noise," exercise is the same. If it's a light sound, you can prevent it with a soundproof mat, but unfortunately you can't hope for it completely. Also, in a machine like a treadmill, the vibration generated by the machine may be transmitted as noise in an unexpected way.

In that respect, if you take the plunge and set up a soundproof room, you can feel free to do any exercise. Of course, you don't have to worry about the time of day, such as early morning or late night.

When exercising at home, soundproofing measures are required to avoid disturbing others. Exercise is also one of the essential factors in maintaining good health. Let's think about soundproofing measures by referring to the contents that we have told you. If you are planning to train or train in earnest, please consider introducing a soundproof room.