Struggling to find the right mat for your workout? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. With so many styles and sizes to choose from, it’s hard to know where to start. Thankfully, our Exercise Mat Buying Guide is here to help. As well as listing the best three mats for yoga, Pilates, and fitness, we’ve listed them depending on your skillset. So, whether you’re just starting your fitness journey or consider yourself a pro, you’ll find it easy to pick a perfect mat.
Exercise Mat Buying Guide: Yoga Mats
PVC Yoga Mat (Beginner)
If you're new to yoga, look no further than our PVC Yoga Mat. As well as being the lowest priced mat we sell, it has a textured surface for enhanced grip and a non-slip base to stop it sliding around. What's more, at 6mm thick, it's nice and thin to give you a firm connection with the floor and easily hold your balance when you're practising a pose. Like all our mats, it comes with a handy carry strap.
TPE Alignment Mat (Intermediate)
Ready to take the next step on your yoga journey? Look no further than our TPE Yoga Alignment Mat which has Asana Alignment Lines to help you align your body correctly and master any pose. Made from two layers of TPE foam, it's comfier to use than our PVC mat, but firm enough to easily hold a pose. Furthermore, because TPE is a closed-cell foam, it doesn't absorb moisture or sweat, making it super easy to clean.
Rubber Alignment Mat (Advanced)
If you fancy yourself as a yogi pro, you'll love our Rubber Yoga Alignment Mat. Made from natural rubber, it's stronger than our foam mats and more environmentally friendly. In addition, it features exclusive CoreGrip™ technology to provide unparalleled grip and balance when you're practising a pose. Finally, as an added bonus, we've added Asana Alignment Lines to help you align yourself correctly and perfect every pose.
Exercise Mat Buying Guide: Pilates Mats
NBR Pilates Mat (Beginner)
Pilates exercises often require your spine and other bony parts to come into contact with the floor, so it's important that a mat provides you with plenty of cushioning and protection. For that reason, our NBR Mat is a top choice for Pilates. With a thickness of 10mm, it's the thickest mat in our collection, making it perfect if you're new to Pilates and are after a spongier mat. Also, because NBR is a closed-cell foam, it won't absorb moisture or sweat.
TPE Foam Mat (Intermediate)
Customers rate our TPE Mat as one of the best for Pilates. With a thickness of 6mm, it’s 4mm thinner than our NBR mat, but don’t let that fool you. Because it’s made from two layers of TPE foam, it delivers sensational cushioning and protection. As well as being stronger and grippier than our NBR mat, it’s 4cm wider to give you extra space for exercises.
Rubber Exercise Mat PRO (Advanced)
There’s a reason we called this mat the Pro. Namely, because it’s the best mat for pros in our collection. Although it’s thinner than our other mats, a member of our team regularly uses it for Pilates and swears that it’s “exceptional” to use. Made from environmentally friendly rubber, it’s stronger and wider than our other Pilates mats. Also, it has CoreGrip™ technology to give you greater grip.
Exercise Mat Buying Guide: Fitness Mats
TPE Foam Mat (Beginner)
For high-impact workouts, such as cardio and HIIT, you need a mat that can stand up to the test. After all, your hands and feet are going to be hitting the mat with maximum force, again and again and again. As well as providing excellent grip, our TPE Mat is durable and shock-absorbent to handle any exercise. In addition, it's non-slip to stop it sliding on the floor.
Rubber Exercise Mat PRO (Intermediate)
If you're ready to take your training up a notch, look no further than our Rubber Exercise Mat Pro. Because it's made from natural rubber, it's far tougher than a foam mat to easily handle a high-impact workout. Also, another benefit of rubber is that it sits flat to the floor and doesn't curl up like foam, so there's no chance of tripping up. Additionally, it features our exclusive CoreGrip™ technology for ultimate grip and balance.
Extra Large Mat (Advanced)
When it comes to fitness mats, there's no bigger beast than our Extra Large Mat. Longer and wider than our other mats, it's perfect for practising any exercise. For example, if you're doing mountain climbers, there's no chance of your hands or feet slipping off the sides. In addition, it's made from closed-cell TPE foam to prevent it absorbing moisture or sweat. Plus, it provides exceptional grip and is non-slip to use on hard flooring.
