is this like a studio mat or is it softer?
1081901
It's not as hard as a lot of the folding mats I've encountered, but it's firmer than a landing mat.
1081902
I would say more like studio. It is firm and very good quality. It was bought for my daughter to practice back handsprings and other tumbling and is perfect for that.
1081903
It is just like a gymnastics or boxing mat. It is 2 inches thick and fairly firm, not thin like a yoga mat.
333063
Yes it is! I love this mat! The thickness is dense so it is much more cushiony than I imagined. :-)
1533701
I don't know the exact thickness but it does seem thin. To me, it was more important to have a mat where I'm not slipping when sweating than something really thick. But if thickness is important to you, I can't say I'd recommend this mat.
798887
Yes the mat is soft but we also put a blanket underneath it - even though they don't fall far - mom wanted too - I thought it was fine
33582
It's a practice pad, so it's pretty quiet. It's not as quiet as the rubber ones though, this one sounds about the same as would hitting a textbook with drumsticks.
1700178
Judy, the "pad" that has come with these $59.99 "rubber" mats has been a kind of "slip cover" (like the pillow case on a pillow. It's thin, and designed to make the mat feel more comfortable to bare skin. I would probably not describe this pad as "plush", but it certainly does the job, and I've had no discomfort whatsoever with my bare legs on this covering. I feel it's a very good unit, and likely to be longer wearing than some of the other Earthing devices, such as the "half sheets" or full sheets. They're made of cotton with the metallic fibers in them, and my guess is that they're probably not as durable as the "rubber" mat with slip cover that you are considering. In my judgement, well worth the money. I sleep better with my legs on one, have used Earthing products for 3 or 4 years now. Charles ND, PhD helpingtohealclinic@iw.net .
1533703
It's not so much thicker as less slippery. I love this mat. My hands used to slide in down dog...now I can use good form and feel strong.
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!
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.
1533702
It is thin. Its about NOT slipping when you're pouring sweat on the mat. Same company makes a thick one. Look on their site. An LuLuLemon makes a think one.
515769
Yes, very firm. Having now noticed the other three answers . . . I guess it depends upon how much you weigh and what type of exercises you are doing with it. I use it for back exercises and I am of average weight for my size so for me, the firmness and cushioning are perfect. I love the mat and bought a second one for my daughter (who doesn't live at home anymore). She loves hers as well.
1094407
I would say yes, it is very soft, which is why I returned it. I was looking for something a little firmer. On a firmness level I would rate this a 4-10
218096
Yeah, it is softer. It isn't as soft as I was hoping, but it is distinctively different. Most importantly, my old hard plastic rollers were slowly shredding the softwood floors in my study, and these aren't. And they make less noise while rolling, so they're soft enough for my purposes, at least.
403859
I recommend the one that I purchased, which is slightly thicker. I'm assuming that it's slightly heavier and will not move on the carpet. Most treadmill manufactures do recommend a treadmill mat. I am very happy with this purchase, and have been using it for 3 months now without any issues.
1148207
This mat is a bit thicker than a regular mat and provides a very firm practice surface, but it is not the thickest Manduka made. To my knowledge, the thickest mat they sell is the Manduka Pro, which is heavier than this travel version, and very solid and thick.
27976
It's a harder surface, not a plastic surface like some gaming mats and not a "soft cloth". It's thickness is like the mouse pad you get for free at events but the surface is rougher, only complaint is the logo in the bottom corner peeled of quickly. 9/10 would recommend
1918597
The mat has some cushion but it is not nearly as thick as a playmat. I would use it on hard wood floors if I was with my baby the whole time to prevent any bumps. Hope this helps!