How soft is it? Is it good for all exercises?
1018380
It is very soft not good for turns and handstands but good for round-offs and cartwheels 3 stars..
1018381
It is soft but firm, I bought it for my granddaughter and she has used it everyday and loves it.
1018382
It is fairly soft, which makes it great for beginning gymnasts. It is not good for more advanced gymnasts, because they can't work on turns.
1018383
Yes. It is soft enought for any age. My 3 yr old uses it & it's squishy. Not bad if they fall. Highly recommend. My 7 yr old likes it too.
1018384
This beam is very soft; it's made completely of foam so it's much softer than the wooden beams at a gym that are used for competition. It's also flared a bit at the bottom for greater stability. This beam is very useful for teaching gymnasts how to stay straight while learning cartwheels, round-offs, forward rolls, backward rolls, and leaps. My daughter's gym owns a few of these for practice, which is why I purchased the exact same model. I use it on top of a gym mat because we have hardwood flooring.
671519
It is very comfortable however it may not be firm enough for your liking. I would agree with the others who say it is "medium to soft." If you can check one out in a store first, you could "con-firm" if it is firm enough for your liking:-)
503199
It's just the right 'firmness' and does not cut off circulation. As the other reviewers said, there's a slant to it, so it works great for elevation. On the other hand, it is not like memory foam.
1601600
This was a gift for someone, I don't use it. I do know the person I got it for LOVES it!! She says its soft.. I got it because she toss and turns a lot and the lady @ the hair salon said it would help with her hair breaking in back.. Hope this helps...
541785
I think it has a nice soft feel. It's not too hard and doesn't feel cold to the touch. I like the feel of it.
1859151
It's going to depend on your definition of too firm. I don't think it's especially firm, but it's not soft and squishy either. I got the thicker version, but you might want to go with the thin version.
1544086
It's actually pretty thick. I don't know much about gymnastics, but this provides more cushioning than a yoga mat, and suits my needs as an older adult that does floor exercises. I do not feel my body hitting the floor and it gives me ample support. Well made, has zippered covers, and folds easily.
303165
I would have to say that its super soft.But once you lay on it you will sink in and it will cradle your whole body.
1765816
Mine is doing great. It is the same type that I used at physical therapy. As to hardness, I'd say it is firm but not nearly so hard as some I've used. The different colors indicate hardness, pink being the softest. I can't really speak to whether it will be too hard for you. Good luck.
503198
My foam pillow is firm, not rock hard, but holds up my legs. It is kind of square with a point on one end. I use the flat side up agenst the back of my thighs with my leg from knee down on top of the pillow in order to do leg exercises. I will use it when I get my artificial ankle joint to help circulation. I like mine. No complaints.
1176672
I have had it for over 2 years and it hasn't gotten any softer. I stopped using it because it was just TOO full and doesn't collapse far enough for it to be comfortable. If I rest my arm on my head then it is comfortable, the extra weight helps.
515770
It's pretty thick, and it certainly does have some give to it as it's thick foam. But it's firm enough for my needs; I find it perfect for alot of the exercises I do on the floor. It's not really built though for doing standing Yoga poses for example. Better to get a thin yoga mat for that purpose.
651770
It's a firm bounce but I wouldn't call it hard. It is an excellent product. Unfortunately I am going to sell it because I hurt my back in an unrelated incident.
1013412
It can be a little slick but it isn't too bad for working out. That's what I have been using it for and I have never had a problem. It has a texture to it that helps keep a better grip. They do stay interlocked well when you are moving around on them.
1027936
It is OK. It is a little harder to move around than it looks on the commercials. It is good for toning, not so great for building a lot of muscle mass. All in all it is good for the price, it will be hard to find something more versatile for less than $200.
503196
It's ultra firm, so my legs never leave a depression in it. I just lay a soft towel over it. It doesn't cut off my circulation.
2095748
It is soft. I would prefer it to be a bit more firm but I don't know if there are choices. Comes one way only.