Why Para-Athletes Require Leg Protection and How!
When Equip Products first launched the LapMat™, we weren’t chasing trends. We were solving a very real problem adaptive athletes face every day:
“There’s nothing to protect my legs when I train.”
For wheelchair athletes, paraplegic and quadriplegic users, even a minor cut or pressure point can turn into a major medical issue. Lack of sensation, poor circulation, and skin fragility aren’t visible — but they’re life-altering. That’s where the LapMat™ comes in.
🧠 Why the LapMat™ Exists
Skin breakdown and injury are two of the most serious risks for people training in a wheelchair. When lifting barbells, using dumbbells, or even transferring groceries, your legs become a platform — often unintentionally.
We heard the stories:
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Athletes finishing a SkiErg workout only to notice bruises hours later.
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Scrapes and skin tears from kettlebells or dumbbells.
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Broken bottles or bags on laps with no protection.
And so, we went to the drawing board.
🛠️ Designed by Athletes, for Athletes
The LapMat™ is the result of multiple prototypes, six months of testing, and real-world input from some of the top adaptive CrossFit athletes in the world.
🧷 Features:
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Rigid internal board sandwiched between dual-layer foam to absorb shock
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High-end US-sourced vinyl that’s tough but easy to clean
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Contoured edges for comfort and fit
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Hook-and-loop straps with super-soft backing — no digging into your skin
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Optional add-ons Wheelchair Straps for tying into chairs, benches, or training
Today, thousands of wheelchair athletes around the world trust the LapMat™ to help them lift, move, and train safely.
🆕 Introducing: The LapSecure™ Mat
The LapSecure™ Mat is the newest member of the Equip Products leg protection family. Inspired by the success of the LapMat™, the LapSecure is built for a broader audience — from geriatric use and rehabilitation centers to at-home caregivers, office workers, and everyday wheelchair users.
💻 The LapSecure™ is perfect for:
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Using a laptop or tablet comfortably in your chair
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Enjoying a meal at home or on the go
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Providing a flat, cushioned surface for daily tasks
Giving extra lap protection during transfers or long sits
Made from a solid 2” piece of high-density foam wrapped in the same premium vinyl as the LapMat™, it offers affordability with the same trusted quality.
🎯 Why This Matters
Whether you're working out or working from home, your lap should be protected — not vulnerable.
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A scratch shouldn't become a hospital visit.
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A dropped dumbbell shouldn't sideline your training.
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You shouldn't have to “make do” with a pillow or towel.
Equip Products is here so you don’t have to.