If this is a cardio mat made for impact with shoes, then why isn't it made thicker? Why must I purchase another yoga mat just to get thickness?
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If you are putting this on a tough surface (cement, woods, etc.) then you might want something to thicken the mat. If you are going on carpet (which I do), you will be okay. I like that it isn't clunky.
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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.
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Absolutely. I find it more useful compare to yoga mats, which are usually narrower and thinner. The top surface of the mats are slightly corrugated so it is not slippery when you do workouts. It is both firm and cushioning. I built an area about 6'x10'. They can be quickly put away in less than two minutes.
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They give you a choice between two thicknesses. I got the thickest one because we have tile floors as well. It is very nice. My daughter loves it and I also have bad knees and it is quite comfortable to me.
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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.
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It's not a yoga mat and would slip on the floor. You could use it in place of the blanket or towel you take to yoga.
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I do yoga regularly and I would NOT use this as a yoga mat but it could be used if you are careful. This mat does not have that "sticky" quality most yoga mats have to hold certain positions. I use a thicker than normal yoga mat I obtained at a local chain sports store. I recall it being called an exercise/Pilates mat. It resembles the LRF - SUPER THICK 68" x 24" Yoga Mat Pad Non-Slip Durable (EVA - 6mm) on Amazon.
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this rubber-mat is fairly thick and doesnt sound like it would match your criteria. I was surprised that it was very thick, however the length of it is quite small considering the dimensions of the floor is not that substantial.
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Thanks. It's reassuring to read that this isn't a green-washed product. Do you offer a thicker yoga mat (greater than 1/4" thickness)? Too bad I can't go to a retail store and feel the product prior to purchase. -Jason
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Hi Liz, The mat does require a breaking in period of a few uses to loosen the jute fibres and provide maximum traction. For hot yoga, we still recommend bringing a towel to wipe up sweat. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me directly through the Amazon message system. Have a wonderful day! Barracuda Team
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I personally like to have a good 1/2 inch thick, 72inch long, 30inch wide yoga mat even on top of comfy carpet, so especially on concrete. My hands and knees in particular get rough way too easy when doing certain poses and pushups and a few other things. The majority of the 1st month workouts in particular would be okay with no padding, but it is all about personal tolerance and preference. I hope that helped a little :)
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Hi Jennifer, Our Barracuda Exercise mat is approximately the same thickness as a regular yoga mat, 1/4" Thick. It is not super squishy but does give enough padding to protect joints.
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The Cardio Max Mat is 3mm (1/8") Thick. Thank you for your interest in our product:)
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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.
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This is pretty thick. I only use it to roll out fondant. You can't cut on this mat though because it's rubber and cutting on it will destroy it.
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Jason,After much testing for yoga we found that going any thicker would be make it very difficult to hold standing poses. So 1/4" is as thick as we will go.What I would be happy to do in case you find you need additional protection is mail you, free of charge, a mat pad which you could use for kneeling poses or your wrists depending on where you need the additional protection.This will give you the extra thickness where you need it and you can just put it aside when doing your standing poses.Just contact me directly thru Amazon if you decide to go this route.Good luck with your purchase and please feel free to contact me any time you need help or just to say hi.Have a great night and I hope I've been helpful.NamasteDennis Jason,After much testing for yoga we found that going any thicker would be make it very difficult to hold standing poses. So 1/4" is as thick as we will go.What I would be happy to do in case you find you need additional protection is mail you, free of charge, a mat pad which you could use for kneeling poses or your wrists depending on where you need the additional protection.This will give you the extra thickness where you need it and you can just put it aside when doing your standing poses.Just contact me directly thru Amazon if you decide to... » Read More Jason,After much testing for yoga we found that going any thicker would be make it very difficult to hold standing poses. So 1/4" is as thick as we will go.What I would be happy to do in case you find you need additional protection is mail you, free of charge, a mat pad which you could use for kneeling poses or your wrists depending on where you need the additional protection.This will give you the extra thickness where you need it and you can just put it aside when doing your standing poses.Just contact me directly thru Amazon if you decide to go this route.Good luck with your purchase and please feel free to contact me any time you need help or just to say hi.Have a great night and I hope I've been helpful.NamasteDennis « Show Less
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It's fairly awkward for me to carry, as it is largeand heavy and though it will roll up, it is not very flexible. (Keep in mind I am a 73 yr old partially disabled person.) I use it under my treadmill to avoid floor damage and to absorb round. You might be better off with a heavy duty Manduka yoga mat. I have one of those, and it is amazing for my arthritic knees. They are very dense, so they might work well on the beach.