Guide Note:

Exercise Mats are body length floor pads for hard surfaces used during workouts. They are used to cushion contact between the floor and one's body. Some exercise mats are also used as padding for children's play areas.

Fast Facts

1. Common Uses: Cushion for workouts, and play areas
2. Price Range: $9.99 - $150.00

Buying Guide

Exercise Mats come in a variety of styles and sizes. When choosing a mat, it is important to consider the activity that the mat is going to be used for. For low impact activities, thickness of the mat should be sacrificed for convenience. While high impact activities require a thicker pad. It is also important to consider fabric and materials. Since perspiration is a result of any workout, it's important to choose a material which effectively handles moisture and smells. When dealing with activities such as Yoga and Pilates grip and texture of the mat is a priority since balance is such a key component to those activities. It is also important to take advantage of the packaging of the mats since storage and portability is a big factor in determining convenience of the product.

Top Brands

• Everlast
• Harbinger
• Danskin
• Weider

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