Gaiam Superthick Fitness Mat
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Equipment information: Manufacturer: Gaiam Brand: Gaiam Release Date: 2007-09-04 Model: 05-52306 Color: Kiwi Product features:
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Sports reviews of Gaiam Superthick Fitness Mat
Customer Review: thick mat with minimal slipping
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
I purchased the Superthick exercise mat because the tile floor in my livingroom is textured and I didn't think the thinner mats would be able to cover all the little bumps and grooves adequately. With the Gaiam Superthick Fitness Mat I had no idea the surface under me wasn't totally smooth. I had minimal slipping the first couple of times I used the mat, and after that I had no problems maintaining yoga poses. Now that we have an area rug, I am not sure how well a mat this thick will perform (will update after my next workout). I do think a thick mat makes it harder to balance as it has more "give" than a thinner mat, but I did not find it problematic on the tile floor. I did not notice a strong odor, but I know when I was shopping for mats and reading reviews, odor was a common problem among different styles. I have not tried the "free" stretch DVD that came with this mat, instead I have been using Yoga-Pilates Fusion (Kathy Ackerman) and the combination of the DVD and the Superthick Mat has made for some great workouts! I love the carry strap, even though I don't carry my mat to the gym. I could if I wanted to, and it makes it easy to store. I alternate how I roll up the mat (smooth side in, smooth side out, roll from opposite ends) so that I don't end up with one end overly curled. So far it lays flat every time! Highly recommended if you know you'll need more padding than a standard yoga mat (we'd always double up at the gym, no need for an extra mat with this mat!).