Does this mat provide enough padding for yoga or Pilates if placed on a concrete surface?
206371
I would say yes. It's width is more narrow but there is a nice length. My girls can do a total back walk over on the mat.
206372
Hey Jessie, yep, it's a pretty thick mat. -I normally double it over on my garage floor for even more padding because I'm doing sit-ups on it ALOT, but folded out would still be plenty of padding. Hope this helps!
206373
Yes, in fact I bought this mat specifically because I could feel the hardness of my concrete floors with other mats. This has very dense foam and I can do sit ups comfortably so I imagine you can do yoga/Pilates as well.
206374
Definetly it is much better than your typical yoga mat and it will cushion on a concrete floor
2028238
This is one substantial mat. You'll be pleasantly surprised. I think you'll be fine on concrete provided you manage to hit the mat only. I use it on decking which should be as slippery as concrete and it doesn't shift at all. I get none of the green residue on my clubs and zero feedback into my hands. If anything, the mat makes you feel a lot better than you might actually be because there is no energy lost to the ground. You'll love it.
263718
yoga mat is very thin and is mainly to keep you from slipping. the aeromat I use for Pilates and is mainly to support the spine and keep your bones from hitting the floor. they are very soft and supportive at least 1 inch thick and very dense foam. really nice.
760302
I wouldn't use this mat with sneakers or any other work out footgear other then what it was intended for; yoga. In my opinion I think it would probably be fine, since it it such a great mat, but you wouldn't be getting the longevity of the mat like you would if it were only used for yoga or Pilates.
521966
No. The tiles of this mat will come apart under the pressure of your hands and whatnot and especially on the soft surface of carpet. Keep seeking stickier and thicker yoga mats.
1560948
it's great and very cushy, as long as you are not doing hot yoga. If you are it gets slippery with perspiration. I tried my Gaiam mat a few times, then ended up splurging on one of those expensive Lululemon ones.
1073580
It's very cushiony and thick. My mat was one of the thickest in the class and it is steady while you do yoga moves.
1493912
This mat provides better cushion than a standard yoga mat for abs but is firm. I use it on hard tile floors and it is fine. In response to the other answer about yoga I use it for yoga x all the time I find it less slippery than my yoga mat.
866030
Also not sure about the question. I have found that either side of the mat is usable and affords traction when dry. But if my hands get a little sweaty, they begin to slip. I don't do "hot" yoga, but I don't think this would work for a really sweaty practice.
99169
Not sure how to answer. I bought this "mat" for a friend who stands on her feet all day for work. It cushions what would normally be a hard and unforgiving floor. Why you would put it under a mattress top, I'm not sure? If you are seeking "padding" for the concrete floor, I don't think two would do it ... Check the dimensions, these are not big mats.
923193
I like a yoga mat for some of the core work on the floor. But you don't need weights or equipment for these.
760303
I would think it would make an excellent general exercise mat; just don't use shoes on it as it may affect the surface. I know on my many many years old mat it showed wear marks where I placed my bare feet repeatedly, but I just turned it over. You cannot do that with this pro mat as it has only one side for use. But don't forget it has a lifetime guarantee.
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i mean if that's what you you want to do with it, then i guess its good for it. It has really great cushioning for a yoga mat and provides good support for high stress areas of pressure placement. just keep in mind that it has a rectangular shape (mat) and that it is not really a square shaped (pad)
1369309
The mat is thin and pretty pliable not stiff so it should work. It does the job of cooling down.
1184238
Yes definitely, it is slightly larger than a normal Pilates sized spri ball but can be used between knees.
2164446
Thats what I use it for in my basement on my hard tile floor. Its a great layer of cushioning. I would recommend it.
1886760
The mat is big, firm, and heavy enough to use outdoors but it might not be as stable on grass as it is on concrete. I don't know if it can be left out in wet weather without suffering water damage.