Fitness Mat Review

A Fitness mat is not usually considered a yoga mat, but it should be. A fitness mat is typically much thicker than a regular yoga mat and its surface is not built for traction yet it can work very well for seated, kneeling and reclined poses. I discovered these nearly by accident but have been delighted with them ever since I found them.

Why would you want a Fitness Mat?

• You want a thick mat that will cushion your knees.
• You want cushion to your hips and shoulders in floor exercises.
• You want a lightweight, thick mat that is value priced.

How I discovered the Fitness Mat

I am always on the lookout for student mats for my studio and therefore I am also always on the lookout for a bargain. I was in a big box store, looking over their exercise section and noticed these big blue 'goofy' mats clearance priced for $5.

So of course I bought one and brought it to my studio to try out. It was better than I could have thought possible and best of all, right out of the packaging it had no 'new mat' odor.

I immediately called my husband and asked him to go to the store an purchase every one they had. So that is how I ended up with over a dozen of these fitness mats. I never did figure out why they marked these mats down. I guess some store manager saw them as excess inventory that wasn't selling. Whatever it was I am so glad I stumbled upon them.

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