Why you need your own gym mat

A good resolution is easy to make, but not always easy to maintain. After a busy day at work, you still have a lot to do, and sometimes you simply don't have the time or energy to go to the gym or yoga studio. It's nice to be able to roll out your mat at home for some exercises. This way, you can relax and stay in shape without it taking up too much time. Having your own exercise mat makes it easier to stay in shape and gives you a good feeling.

What do you use a sports mat for?

A sports mat is often used for floor exercises. It protects your back, sit bones, and joints during your exercises. The sports mat reduces the pressure between your body and the floor, making your exercises safer and more comfortable. Use a sports mat for yoga, fitness, Pilates, and a full-body workout. But a sports mat is also ideal for warming up. A sports mat is also suitable for standing exercises, such as the often challenging balance exercises in some yoga styles. For these, you need a sports mat with good grip so you can maintain a firm footing.

What should you pay attention to when buying a sports mat?

There are several important factors to consider when buying a sports mat. These depend on personal preference, but also on the type of sport you practice. This, for example, affects the thickness of your new sports mat.

How thick should your sports mat be?

Yoga mats are often thinner than other sports mats. This is due to the ground contact, which is an important factor in asanas like the tree or warrior pose. If your mat is so thick that your feet sink into it, you'll quickly start to wobble. Perhaps an extra challenge for the more advanced among us, but certainly not recommended for a beginner. The standard thickness of a yoga mat is around 4 millimeters, but for yoga styles where you hold a certain pose for a long time, a thick yoga mat is more comfortable. A Pilates mat should be at least 5 millimeters thick. The standard thickness for Pilates mats is even higher, at about 10 – 15 mm.

The desired thickness therefore depends on the type of exercises you do. As a general rule, you need a thicker mat for floor exercises than for standing exercises. You can also use thinner mats, such as travel mats make it thicker by adding a multifunctional non-slip towel to impose.

The material of your new sports mat

Suitable materials for sports mats include PVC, TPE, and rubber. PVC and rubber are durable materials that last a very long time, while TPE is more environmentally friendly because it is 100% biodegradable. TPE sports mats have a slightly shorter lifespan, but that shouldn't be a problem if you don't exercise very intensively.

Style and taste

Don't underestimate this aspect when buying a mat. A mat you enjoy looking at will encourage you to do your exercises. A mat you find ugly will have the opposite effect. So find a sports mat that suits your personal style. This could be a simple mat or a luxurious designer one. It really depends on your own taste.

Sports mats of a high standard

You can buy sports mats for every levelFor example, take a look at the fitness mats from Fitness-Mad. Here you will find a super modern and affordable stretch sports mat With a hinged design that folds and unfolds. This mat weighs only 600 grams, making it easy to take with you when traveling or to the gym. Or take it to the office for a few exercises in between to stay fit and sharp. The Yoga-Pilatesshop also offers professional sports mats in the more expensive segment professional pilates mat for example, or a raised platform mat to be combined with Pilates equipment to use. You can also use a nail mat, which can help you with extra relaxation.

Buy a sports mat at the Yoga-Pilatesshop

Buy your mat risk-free at the Yoga-Pilatesshop. The quality of all mats is guaranteed, so order today. Still have questions? Feel free to contact us contact Our customer service is happy to help you with answers and advice.