Aerobic Dance exercise became the group fitness craze in the US and classes were offered on concrete floors covered with carpet or vinyl or asphalt tiles, resulting in shin splints and lower back pain. A director of the Canyon Ranch Resort approached Mr. Gerstung about using his gymnastic floors for safe aerobics. After much consideration and motivation by others, he designed a floor specifically suited for high impact Aerobics and the fitness industry. Gerstung floors were quickly accepted all over the world
