Exercise mats, often called workout mats, are one workout equipment that you think isn’t important, but you may want to reconsider. You cannot carry the gym with you, but a workout mat allows you the right mentality not to skip your workout. Whether you practice yoga, CrossFit, pilates, weight training, or HIIT, your workout routine would benefit from using an exercise mat. But like everything you purchase online, you need to know what you’re looking for. The best workout mats are thick enough for comfort but need to be sweat-absorbing and sturdy to remain functional even after intense workouts.
Can exercise mats also be used for Yoga?
This is a little tricky – because exercise mats and yoga mats inherently come in different thicknesses. But not to worry – we’ve included a list of the best yoga mats in this comprehensive list, so you won’t have to look elsewhere.
Now, let’s discover what found a spot in the best exercise mats for home workouts. You can thank us later!
RitFit Folding Exercise Mat
Working out at home can be convenient, but you need the right equipment to ensure your routine is comfortable. The RitFit Upgraded Folding Exercise Mat offers a great way to protect your floor from damage and cushion yourself during exercises requiring a lot of contact with the ground.
Best of all it has carrying handles for easy transportability, perfect for taking it outside or moving around the house. With its durable construction, waterproof material, and excellent shock absorption properties, this gym mat is worth investing in if you want to get serious about your fitness journey.
KALM Manifest Yoga Mat
The KALM Manifest Yoga Mat is ideal for yogis who care about the environment. Not only does this mat promote eco-friendly practices, but it also gives you the support and grip you need to keep your practice safe and satisfying. It's 4.5mm thick non-slip material is made from natural rubber, providing excellent grip and stability throughout your entire session.
Furthermore, this mat has an anti-slip surface to maximize its effectiveness and alignment lines to help keep your pores in check. The KALM Manifest Yoga Mat has everything you need to ensure each yoga session is successful and comfortable!
Adidas 10mm Extra Thick Training Mat
With 10 mm of thickness, the Adidas 10mm Extra Thick Training Mat comes with a ridged base which is also part of the product design. This helps the mat remain grounded when your workout for the day is HIIT.
Built for high performance, it’s the first workout you should get when trying to discover what workout style appeals to you.
Square36 Thick Large Exercise Mat
S/36 is a brand name for creating large workout mats, designed for those who don't want to go to the gym but would instead work out with our Apple Fitness+ subscriptions.
The material that the Square36 Thick Large Exercise Mat consists of is designed to be soft on your feet since it doesn’t make sense to work out with shoes inside your home. We tell it just like it is – you’ll want to get this mat.
RXPFIT Fitness Mat
With ¾” of thickness, the RXPFIT Fitness Mat is thick enough for comfort during your workout and compact enough for you to carry it around. Designed for those who prioritize functional fitness, this mat was developed by professional cross-fit stars for extremely mobile workouts.
With the integrated handle, you can roll it up, lock it, swing it between your shoulders and be on your way.
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Epic Fitness Home Gym Flooring Tiles
Change the size of your workout area depending on the space you can use, with the Epic Fitness Home Gym Flooring Tiles. Yes, this is not an exercise mat.
It is a set of cushioned tiles that can be added and removed depending on whether you want to work out in the garage, your room, or the garden. A novel idea, the EVA foam can handle any workout format you throw on top of it.
GXMMAT Extra Large Exercise Mat
The GXMMAT Extra Large Exercise Mat is what every home fitness enthusiast needs to get the kind of exposure to space and mobility you would get only from the outdoors.
The mat comes with a design for the Smart Modular Agility Ladder so that you can push your limits every single time you get on it. This is just like bringing the cross-fit gym into your home.
Airex Hercules Professional Quality Exercise Mat
Called by previous customers “the boss of all exercise mats”, the Airex Hercules Professional Quality Exercise Mat is thick, solid and comfortable – all things we look for in an exercise mat.
The cushioning material is so soft that you might fall asleep. While this mat is on the heavier side, the mat comes treated with a unique process to ensure a permanent hygienic environment.
IncStores ¾ Inch Thick Extreme Mega Rubber Floor Mat
Made of recycled vulcanized tire rubber to withstand extreme outdoor conditions, the IncStores ¾ Inch Thick Extreme Mega Rubber Floor Mat will be for those who can work out outside, but don’t appreciate the environment of the gym.
The grip on the mat is also really good, giving you stability during your workouts. We would be very close to the truth when we say that this product might be the perfect fitness flooring.
FDP SoftScape 4ft x 8ft Runway Tumbling Mat
Designed for active workouts like gymnastics, the FDP SoftScape 4ft x 8ft Runway Tumbling Mat’s colors will attract your kids to join you in your workout.
With 1.5 inches of foam thickness, the material is easy to clean and offers grip traction so that your kids will not slip during their children’s games. Be prepared to be surprised at how sturdy it is when you notice how light it is.
Giantex Gymnastics Mat
Made of high-density thick EPE foam and an inbuilt zipper design for easy storage, the Giantex Gymnastics Mat is perfect for any workout even on the go – you can even place it as an additional layer for your car’s storage area.
Specifically designed with kid-attracting colors, you’ll have to figure out how to get your kid off this mat so that you can do your workout.
Naboso Training Barefoot Workout Mat
The Naboso Training Barefoot Workout Matis is a special mat – its intrinsic technology is calibrated to stimulate the nerves in the bottom of your feet to improve the posture of your body.
This technology is also why we’ve seen customers use this workout mat as a base to stand on at their standing desks. There isn’t another product for mobile workouts to match up with this.
SCHRINER Pro Large Round High-Density Exercise Mat
6 mm of thickness and a large 72-inch diameter makes the SCHRINER Pro Large Round High-Density Exercise Mat the perfect workout mat for using dumbbells or kettlebells to raise your workouts.
This mat is so large that you can even have a workout with a partner. SCHRINER is so confident that they even offer a lifetime manufacturer guarantee.
RUSH ATHLETICS Round Jump Rope Fitness MAT
The RUSH ATHLETICS Round Jump Rope Fitness MAT, patented by one of the most famous jumps rope workout channels RUSH ATHLETICS TV, is made for those who want to keep pushing the limits of their jump rope capabilities.
This workout mat is made of premium-grade rubber and PVC for those who enjoy functional workouts the most. The high-quality material doesn’t chip off if you want to use trainers on top of it.
We Sell Mats 2 ft x 6 ft x 1 5/8 in Personal Folding Exercise Mat
Simple and efficient – that’s what the We Sell Mats 2 ft x 6 ft x 1 5/8 in Personal Folding Exercise Mat claims, and it meets its word. Designed primarily for those who want to practice martial arts safely, this exercise mat is compact, well-sized, and lightweight.
The folding and handle features function well, and we found this mat capable of lasting a long time.
OYO Fitness Performance Exercise
The OYO Fitness Performance Exercise is a reversible two-color exercise mat with 6 mm cushioning that suits your favorite workout equipment for yoga, pilates, or bodyweight exercises.
Coming from OYO, it already checks all the boxes that we evaluate in exercise mats. It is also sweating absorbent and easy to clean, so you can be done with your workout and the cleaning in a jiffy.
Fitness Maniac HIGH-DENSITY Firm Foam Folding Mat
The Fitness Maniac HIGH-DENSITY Firm Foam Folding Mat is very well made and looks like a suitcase when folded up. It would help if you broke into the mat since the high-density material will take getting used to.
But after a week, the effort will all be worth it. The material is made of PU leather. For those beginning with yoga, we recommend this mat without thinking twice.
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