Recommendation for Pilates mat or thick yoga mat
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Anonymous
| I’m looking to buy a Pilates mat or thick yoga mat and figured I’d take advantage of Prime Day. Do you have a brand you recommend? I want it for general exercise but like the thickness of most Pilates mats. |
Anonymous
| I like Gaiam yoga mats and they have a variety of thicknesses. |
Anonymous
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I've been doing yoga and pilates for 20+ years and recommend Manduka. These are great, but not sure how thick you're looking for. I have some join pain and this one is my fave - its thick enough 6mm and dense. I don't like the super thick ones though that are like half an inch thick - Not as supportive for yoga.
https://www.manduka.com/products/manduka-pro-yoga-mat |
Anonymous
Second vote for Manduka Pro. I use it for Pilates and yoga and the difference between it and mats like Gaimen is night and day. Work every penny. |
Anonymous
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Manduka Pro
I’ve had my Manduka mats for 20+ years and they’re still going strong. |
Anonymous
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This is the mat that many pilates studios use:
https://www.pilates.com/products/aeromat/ |
Anonymous
Another vote for Manduka Pro. My yoga instructor pointed me to them. |
Anonymous
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A tiny bit off topic, but while everyone is hyping Manduka (and I 100% agree with the hype), I just discovered they have yoga blocks with a curve on one side to make them ergonomic. I got mine and LOVE them. I have some minor CTS and ulnar neuropathy and can have some pain if I put too much pressure on some parts of my hand, and these are so much better as handheld props than standard blocks- msore comfortable and easier to grip.
https://www.manduka.com/collections/yoga-blocks/products/unblok-recycled-foam-yoga-block (and no, I don’t work for them. Just love the block. Also great to hold during planks and pushups and the like, rather than putting my hands flat on the mat). |