Simply put, I am a sweat machine. Sweaty hands and arms in particular make even down dog tricky as my hands slowly slide forward. Will this mat help?
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yes. I sweat 3-5 lbs and end class in a pool and it still grips my hands and feet. HOWEVER, it doesn't grip the polished wood floor at my studio at the end or if it doesn't completely dry out (no 2-a-days or even successive days sometimes). I fixed this by using it on top of an open cell rubber mat like the Lulu
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Totally agree with answers posted. Surface is very different from other mats and helps prevent slipping.
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Absolutely...I wish I had known about this mat years ago! My practise has improved so much since I bought my Synergy as i am no longer constantly having to readjust myself. Now I can concentrate on the finer points of alignment and go so much deeper in every pose as I'm not slipping! I use mine in heated and non-heated classes and recommend it 100% - try it, I guarantee you'll love it!
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Hi I am a sweat machine also and it has worked for me so far. They even recommend spraying it before hand but not necessary for me since I sweat a lot.
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Hi Benny, Yes! I sweat a lot too, which is why I looked into purchasing this mat. My yoga class is usually around the 80 degree mark and we all sweat. I've found that my grip is best with Aurorae's "carpet-like" feel. This mat really soaks up the humidity and sweat, so I would suggest that after each class you wash/spray/clean and air dry it. That way it won't retain yucky smells. I've been taking my class 2x a week for 2 months if that helps. So far--very happy with this purchase.
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The animal has to lie directly on the mat as that is what triggers the gel to get cooler. I tried using a hand towel but could not feel any temperature change without the direct contact. If the cover is very thin then it might work but I would go with direct contact.
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I personally don't think it's got enough cushion for a gym mat. It also would probably slide a little if you have it on hard wood or tile.
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Yes and no...yes if its just bare hands...bt no if you have like fingerless gloves or hand wrap on them..i use workout gloves along w this stuff bt my fingertips still get very sweaty n i cant hold onto equipment as well.
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You might have already figured it out, but for sweaty hands I finally found a temporary magic called Carpe which you can get it on amazon. For 30 years I had suffered from my palms getting sweaty at every important moment that I needed to shake hands or at exams,.. Carpe worked for me, it takes 10 to 15 min to kick in and it stays pretty dry.
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I use a mat, not the Concept one but the puzzle piece kind, so I'm not 100% sure it that would be fine. My guess would be that it would be, however my only concern would be the sweat... 30min/day is going to produce a lot of sweat, are you going to be ok with it falling on your carpet?
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My best guess would be yes! It is a nice thickness and after you unroll it and give it a few minutes to warm up and flatten out it stays down like a dream. If you have concerns with sliding I would dampen the surface under the mat first to help give it some suction.
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I think it might a little. But since you use the PUL inside, the soft fabric on the outside absorbs the sweat. Some times it feels a little damp, but vey very little. Hardly ever notice any dampness. Hope this helps
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It will probably work very well for sweaty hands, however you might need to reapply more often.
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You might want to consider getting at least a throw rug to put directly on your hardwood floor and then put the mat on the rug. That way no moisture would get under the mat to damage your floor. The mat also help to lessen the sound of my treadmill, and I'm really glad I have it. If you had to move your treadmill, having the rug under the mat would make it very easy to slide it on your floor. Hope this helps.
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I have not tried that but I assume it would. When I need to sit I just move the mat back
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It will help with the jiggle but not control all of it. It does make you sweat but you need to buy the lotion that comes with it. It stays up during exercise but I have a weird shape of body so in one side is loose & in the other side would be tight
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After I washed mine, my mat became less slippery and seems to get even better with use. Just make sure to use mat spray as often as you can after classes, and that should help with the slipperiness.
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I can't compare to those mats, but it is not terribly sticky in my opinion. My feet/hands slip slightly. I would classify this mat as moderately sticky.
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I do not find the floor slippery yay all even when mopping. My puppy tends to disagree but I think that is just a coordination issue when speed is involved.
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This mat does not absorb sweat. You can definitely wipe it off. My husband sweats a lot on his bike, which is on this mat.
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That depends. I think if you get hot and sweaty really easily, you might not like the hot, constricting sensation. If you don't mind, it may help you maintain good form. Give it a shot. I did it a few times, and found it too constricting myself.