6 best yoga and fitness mats

A rug during a yoga or fitness session creates a separate space for creativity, at the same time restricting the personal zone, which is especially important in a room with great fullness. The accessory has several tasks: to ensure body hygiene, to protect from a cold floor, to reduce the slip of legs and hands, and also to create a mood on which the effectiveness of training directly depends.

Experts EXPERTOLOGY made a rating, which included 6 of the best mats for yoga and fitness.

How to choose a yoga mat

Products for yoga and aerobics are different material, surface texture and size. These parameters are important to consider when choosing a product.

Material

This is the first thing you need to pay attention to when buying.

1. Latex - the choice of professionals. Natural rubber mats are environmentally safe, do not slip at all, create a barrier between the body and the cold floor. Disadvantages - relatively rapid wear compared with products made of artificial materials, as well as a lot of weight.
2. PVC - the second most popular material for floor mats, known as "foam". The wear is insignificant even with intensive loads and regular training, the weight is small, the price is affordable - these are the main advantages of PVC. On the other hand, the foam in case of violation of the upper layer absorbs dust into the bubbles, which is not easy to clean. With proper handling and storage, the problem rarely occurs. It is not easy to straighten the mat, if it is stored in a twisted form.
3. Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) - This is the best option for a peaceful yoga. Rugs roll out and do not tend to roll up again into a roll, create an optimal grip with any floor covering, pleasant to the touch.
4. Cotton It is also used as a material for a rug, but its bottom is rubberized to eliminate the sliding effect. Softness and comfort - the main advantages of the product, which is suitable for yoga, including children.
5. Bung It has excellent absorbency - the sweat on such a rug will not settle on the slippery layer under the body, but will be absorbed into the pores of a natural or artificial material. The product has a minimum coefficient of thermal conductivity - suitable for occupations on a cold floor, but to minimize slip on the base is covered with rubber.
6. Jute From the point of view of environmental friendliness and practicality, it is ideal - the fiber does not slide on the floor, it has optimum softness, it is basically natural. Jute mat is ideal for experienced practitioners of yoga.

Size and weight

1. In yoga, a lot of asanas in the prone position. Accordingly, the length of the rug should not be less than a person's height + 10-15 cm for stock. For fitness, it makes sense to buy a mat up to 220 cm for the freedom of active movements.
2. The width of the canvas for most standard - 60 ± 2-3 cm. The thickness varies from 3-10 mm (maybe more). This issue takes into account the experience of the student - beginners often fall, the body is not ready for a hard surface, it is advisable to choose 4-6 mm, experienced students and instructors can use 3 mm canvas.
3. The mass of the product depends on the size of the canvas and the material of manufacture. The choice should be made according to the weight of the trainee. Optimum calculation: up to 60 kg of weight - product 1.5 kg.It is also important to take into account the intensity of the workout: for yoga the canvas is easier than for fitness.

Rigidity

In the matter of the choice of rigidity, experts recommend relying on their own preferences. Observed trend: for yoga - softer, for fitness - harder.

Carpet stiffness is indicated on each product:

1. Hab mats - the most rigid canvases;
2. Workout mats - medium hardness with optimal shock absorption;
3. Mind body - ideal from the point of view of products for rigidity, universal.

Facilitate the choice of marketing helps in many sporting goods stores: departments of fitness equipment and yoga are already equipped with carpets of suitable materials.

Now we offer to get acquainted with the best training mats from the point of view of experienced coaches and sports fans.

Top yoga mats and fitness mats

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Top yoga mats and fitness mats	1	OFT NBR black 1800x610x8 mm	1 190 ₽
	2	Bodhi Rishikesh 60	2 892 ₽
	3	Ojas shakti pro	3 440 ₽
	4	Starfit FM 201	1 660 ₽
	5	FitTools Banana Lime	1 190 ₽
	6	Starfit FM-301	1 350 ₽

OFT NBR black 1800x610x8 mm

Rating: 4.9

The most popular was a versatile mat for measured yoga and intense aerobics OFT NBR in black, despite the presence in the line and other colors. It is made of synthetic nitrile-butadiene rubber, the structure is similar to the natural material of the resin - moderately dense, providing good traction with the floor. Size 1800x610 is suitable for growth up to 180 cm, and a thickness of 8 mm will make it possible to use a rug on the floor of any type, including on grass and on sand in nature - the unevenness under it is almost imperceptible. For storage, the manufacturer made 2 convenient holes with plastic rims - they do not stretch the rubber, when the rug is suspended from the wall, they do not interfere with work.

The black color in the rating is not accidental: there is practically no pollution visible on it, which is why it does not lose presentability for a long time. Care for the surface is easy - just wipe with a damp cloth or sponge with detergent.

The average price is 1200 rubles.

Bodhi Rishikesh 60

Rating: 4.8

Silver ranking gets Bodhi Rishikesh 60 rug made of PVC increased density. It is durable, suitable for physical activity of any intensity. A dense and resilient canvas is suitable for a light child and for an obese person who is overweight - everyone will be moderately comfortable and comfortable when practicing.

A rug 60 cm wide can be bought in different lengths from 175 to 220 cm. It will delight the assortment of colors: classic gray and black, soothing light green, turquoise and purple, bright burgundy and orange. The product is suitable for yoga, Pilates and aerobics in the hall, it is possible to conduct classes on the street - the thickness of the product is 10 mm. The hygienic nature of this sports equipment is at a high level - debris does not stick to a dense surface; if necessary, PVC can be wiped with a damp cloth and even washed in a typewriter!

Bodhi Rishikesh 60 has different surfaces: the upper is structural, it prevents the arms and legs from slipping during the exercises, the lower one is completely smooth with a sticky layer for adhesion to the floor. Over time, PVC becomes only softer, but the fabric is not stretched due to nylon reinforcement.

The lack of a rug is typical for all similar PVC products: it will be slippery with sweaty palms and feet on the rug, because it does not absorb moisture. The average price of Bodhi Rishikesh is 60 - 2 600 rubles, it is justified by its durability.

Ojas shakti pro

Rating: 4.7

The Ojas Shakti Pro rug is notable for its increased softness of the rough surface, the product is the optimal solution for girls with thin skin, babies and just lovers of soft textures. Environmentally friendly thermoplastic elastomer resists loads well, strongly adheres to slippery flooring, and at the same time does not change properties.

The thickness of the canvas 0.6 cm reliably protects against the cold floor and hard falls - especially convenient for beginners. With a length and width of 183 x 60 cm, the product weighs only 1.2 kg - somewhat less than that of its counterparts in the same size.

On both sides there is a rug of different textures: on the one - smooth, pale, on the other - bright, gritty. Both are good at mating with the floor, each time you can choose the surface that you want to feel when you touch.

Ojas Shakti Pro is suitable for fitness or yoga in the hall. Its average price is 3,400 rubles.

Starfit FM 201

Rating: 4.6

The soft-colored Starfit FM-201 rug made from thermoplastic elastomer differs from its predecessors by a reduced length of only 173 cm, therefore it is suitable for low athletes with height up to 160 cm. . The texture is the same on both sides, and the colors are different - you can turn the rug according to your mood. The set sold strings of textiles to fix the twisted position.

As it follows from the reviews, the professionals do not use the mat - it does not have perfect grip and legs, hands do many glides when performing many exercises. Another sin is electrification, dust and hair are collected on the surface. Fortunately, you can clean the mat with water or a damp cloth.

The average price is 1200 rubles.

FitTools Banana Lime

Rating: 4.5

In the fifth place in the ranking is the classic FitTools Banana Lime PVC mat, yellow on one side, and banana-colored on the other, but both have the same texture, traditional for PVC. The foam is quite elastic: when doing aerobics in sneakers, there are typos on the surface, but they quickly restore the shape, because the product is enough to be wiped with a sponge or washed under a tap with soap. The density of PVC is increased, on the FitTools rug 10 cm thick moderately comfortable to do the exercises, including with the uprights and the stops on the hands.

The dimensions of the canvas 190 x 61 cm allow people of different height up to 180 cm to be engaged.

PVC, from which FitTools Banana Lime is made, is dense, so it will not be easy to straighten it - it remembers the form in a roll and takes time to lie down on the floor. It should be twisted underside so that the edges do not rise during the workout.

The average price is 900 rubles.

Starfit FM-301

Rating: 4.5

Starfit FM-301 rug from elastic NBR synthetic rubber, the cheapest material in comparison with the models presented above, closes the rating. This is a budget option for amateurs: it is suitable for stretching, pilates at home, we do not recommend to expose the product to intense loads - it stretches, there is no reinforcement inside. Unable to achieve immobility in the static postures of yoga - there is a slip of the legs and arms on the surface of the RP. Do not engage on the mat in sneakers - they will damage its surface, and with sharp steps and jumps, the canvas may break.

Price Starfit FM-301 is the lowest in the rating - about 700 rubles.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.