This is the water rower protection mat to make sure you enjoy every moment of the water rower experience including the when you are not using it this mat provides a non slip surface to make sure you are performing effectively this mat allows you to work out to the intensity you want how fast or slow it will also protect you floor from scuffs scrapes and sweat it provides a piece of mind wild using and if left out that your floor or machine will not be damaged key features of the water row