Gaiam Yoga Mat - Premium 5mm Solid Thick Non Slip Exercise & Fitness Mat for All Types of Yoga, Pilates & Floor Workouts (68" x 24" x 5mm)

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We would note that this mat is a little thin for headstands, so you might need to add a towel to make it thicker.

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You want a good grip, a thick base and high quality material like natural rubber for support, and a light enough weight that it can be carried to and from a gym. The drawback to such a light mat, however, is that it doesn’t have the heft to lay perfectly flat out of the box like some of the heavier mats we tested. At 28 inches, it is the widest of all the mats we tested—and was second in length only to the Manduka PRO. Ashleigh Morley People over 5-feet-5-inches tall may want to consider sizing up for a bit more room on both ends of the mat, allowing for full-body stretching.It's also worth noting that the manufacturer states this mat is odorless, but the rubbery smell was evident when we were laying on the mat during Child’s Pose. An exercise mat will be slightly thicker and more durable, able to take the strain of dropped dumbbells and rugged footwear as users blitz through HIIT and weights sessions. Positive reviews complimented the thickness of the mat while others praised how much grip it offers even in hot yoga classes. It easily folds down to the size of a yoga block, and has a textured design that gives it great grip. This model is crafted from natural rubber (certified by the Forest Stewardship Council) and is plushly padded and super grippy.

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For instance, DIYogi mats are made from natural rubber, which is a dense natural material extracted from rubber trees. Although we loved the portability of Gaiam's Yoga Folding Travel Mat, we didn't appreciate how thin the mat was—it didn't offer much cushioning at all. This yoga mat from Aeromat checks all the boxes—in testing, it scored top marks in comfort, grip, and portability.It comes in minimal, recyclable packaging, and we noticed no significant smell when the mat was unboxed. pounds, the Manduka PRO was easily the heaviest mat we tested—notably, the manufacturer states that it weighs 9. For larger mats that offer plenty of room to bend and stretch, our top picks are Liforme's Original Yoga Mat and lululemon's The (Big) Mat.