Extra Thick Yoga and Pilates Mats 1-inch

This mat is super thick and protects my knees and back while doing Pilates. It’s soft, has great grip and with the price.

I've been doing some intense indoor activity recently (Insanity and P90x to be precise) and due to not being very active past couple of years I had horrific shin splints / hip and knee pain (old injuries) This mat is THE BEST THING, absorbs A LOT of impact, prevents so much pain. I've had another exercise mat for a while but it's too thin and also constantly curls up in weird ways while on the floor due to the way it's stored and the material used; this one lays out flat perfectly despite being stored via rolling up also and is a million times better in terms of preventing injury / comfort. It's quite a spongy material so I hope it doesn't wear down too quickly or get torn, however for the comfort it provides and the price it's at I wouldn't mind replacing this every now and then one bit (and it may not even need replacing at any point we shall see!) I honestly couldn't recommend this enough, you should have seen the look on my face as I jumped and landed with zero pain - not had that for a while. Total life saver. If you suffer from similar injuries / aches don't even hesitate, buy this mat! Best I've experienced by a clear mile.

I needed a very thick yoga mat which didn't slip around on in my loft which has floorboards and no carpet. My existing thin rubber yoga mat just wasn't comfortable anymore. After having a look at many different options, I thankfully managed to purchase one of the few remaining yoga mats in this series (it seems as though they are having trouble getting supplies of other more popular colours). I have to say that this mat is fantastic. It far exceeded my expectations. You can easily buy thick mats from other brands, but the problem is they slip around. This one stays firmly in place and is super comfortable to use on a hard wood floor. I wouldn't hesitate to buy one of these mats again, highly recommended

I suffer with a hip condition from pregnancy and have found completing stretches/yoga on the thin mats super uncomfortable. This mat as advertised is 1.5" thick and provides impact absorption, offering a much more comfortable workout. The mat is very thick when rolled, approx 25" (when it first arrived and rolled tightly), so you cannot store in small spaces when not in use. It is approx 24" wide and 72" long when rolled out. The carry handle is a long piece of elastic with a loop either end, very easy to put on and secure enough for you to carry to and from classes etc. The mat is ribbed designed to offer extra grip when in use. It is non slip and has yet to move when I have used it. Due to the foam material, I would imagine it would be no good for hot yoga/higher intensity work outs, as you would slip. It is moisture resistant and is ribbed ... but when sweating you do slip a little. I clean it after use, very easy to wipe down. As a newbie to yoga, this mat is perfect to support me whilst I strengthen and recover. It comes in a variety of colours and for the price ... is a good mat! Using it means I can exercise and feel relatively comfortable, perfect if you suffer from a injury/condition and need a little extra support! :) I do expect I will be purchasing a thinner yoga mat as I progress, I believe I would struggle to complete more difficult moves on this mat, due to it's thickness affecting balance. This being said, it ticks all the boxes for me for my needs now and I am very happy! I hope this review was helpful.

This mat is ideal for all forms of exercise. It's lovely and thick and although feels soft and a bit squishy when standing on it (and that's not a problem), it feels firm and supportive for Yoga, Pilates, warm ups, cool downs etc. I just love it. I used to use four of the normal thin mats on top of each other and got fed up with them moving around so this mat is perfect. It's probably too thick to carry around with you but I don't think you would buy it if that's what you wanted to do. Some reviews mentioned the smell but unless you put your nose on it there is no smell. Very happy with this mat and would definitely recommend.

This is BRILLIANT for pilates if you have joint pain. Much thicker and squoodgier than other mats - this is a springy rubbery mat rather than a firm foam one. I was amused by some reviews that say it's not good because you can't stand on it - yes, it's definitely not designed to stand on, but the floor is!! I am doing pilates to help with chronic back pain and was struggling to lie on the firmer, thinner mats, but this gives just the right level of cushioning for your joints whilst providing the support you need to do the exercises. The carry handle is elastic and a bit lose, but providing you don't plan on slinging on the back of a bike, you'll be fine. Good range of colours too!

I've tried cheaper exerise mats before and every one has fallen short of requirements. Not this one. Having decided to bite the bullet and pay a bit extra in the hopes of a better quality, I wasn't disappointed. It's a great exercise mat which has a depth of foam which is comfortable to lie on for floor exercises and yet doesn't throw the user off balance when standing on it. The carrying strap is an added bonus and is elasticated which makes it easy to undo and put back on when exercise class is over. Delivery was quick and problem free, too.

I bought this mat so my girlfriend could do some yoga, and I could work on some mobility exercise in the comfort of my home. The mat is a thick, spongy material that is just the right consistency between soft and firm. Its good for protecting sore joints such as knees and elbows whilst doing a range of different poses/stretches. I've had no problems standing on it either, but I primarily bought it for ground based work. One added advantage was that it didn't smell horrible, unlike other plastic yoga mats I've used in the past. All in all, an excellent mat.

It's thick, it's spongey, might get a bit slippery from sweat, but it's exactly what I was looking for; I use it for post run stretches and it's really satisfying having that much sponge to take the edge off the hard floor. It does seem like it'll get easily damaged, but if you're using it in a studio, it'll be great, although people might think you're bringing a camping mattress with you.

Love it. The mat protects your joints from the pressure of exercising. Will buy again.

Very high quality exercise/yoga mat that is very slip proof and provides excellent cushioning. The carry strap allows for perfect transportation of the mat if you do not roll the mat too tightly as I initially did. I love the colour! Not too thick and is of very sturdy material for standing on during yoga and exercise. I use this for both types of uses. Is of lightweight material but solid material. Easy to carry around. Excellent value for the money.

Use for Yoga, really nice on hard floors as the mat is a good thickness.

I'm 6'3-6'4 depending on the time of day, I weigh *just* under 400lbs thanks to a decade of sedentary work followed by six months of better eating and exercise. Now that I've hit a point where I can be on a stationary bike for like, 30-40 minutes without getting gassed and I'm getting up to about 5 minutes on an elliptical at a time, I've been looking at ways to do other low-impact exercise and increase my ability to recover after lifting. I've been really digging the hip adductor/abductor machines, but they make my leg muscles suuuper tight and my flexibility already wasn't great. So, stretches! Problem? Yoga mats are for small, skinny people. I'm big, my butt don't fit on the mat right. I'm heavy, the little thin mats might as well not exist when I kneel on them, under my weight the matt compresses so much it's literally just like kneeling directly on the hard ground and, again, I'm heavy so that hurts. Solution! An INCH-THICK squishy mat that's slightly wider than all the ones at the gym so my big butt fits on it and at no point do I ever feel my bones on the ground. I will say, it's actually so thick I can't "securely" stand on it, my feet are always moving around because it's so springy. I might need to pick up the 1/2" version as well so that I have one I can hold standing positions longer without wiggling around. But! For doing the big ground stretches, trying to do sort of "splits" to increase mobility, this is perfect, because my bad knees never get tired or hurt and I can just DO all my long floor stretches now even though I'm tall and big and heavy and stiff.