What is the right size and thickness for your mat?
The more you exercise, the more you need a comfortable mat
1. Thickness
- If you're doing a gentle activity (such as Pilates) and are barefoot and exercising on the ground: opt for a mat that is at least 10 mm thick with a soft, comfy texture
- If you do mainly dynamic exercises for strength training, 7 mm is sufficient.
2. Length
For Pilates or strength training, your mat should ideally be as long or longer than you are tall
What workouts can you do with your mat?
Don't know which exercise to start with, or how to get your posture right? Check out the user guide below. Our design team and qualified sports coaches have developed a coaching service to guide you. A dozen free exercises you can do with this mat are included on the downloadable poster available with the user guide.
How to use your mat (top/underside and cleaning)
For training exercises, your mat should be grippy against the floor and abrasion resistant. Place the grey surface facing the floor and do your exercises on the coloured side. The mat has a special anti-abrasion film so you can do your exercises while wearing shoes without worrying about damaging the mat.
Clean with a damp cloth for better durability.
ADDED BONUS
Use the centre line to improve your technique: enhance your alignment and precision to reduce injury
Care and storage tips
You may notice an unpleasant odour coming from your mat the first time you use it. Don't worry. This odour is not toxic and will gradually disappear.
To stop your mat getting damaged after your workout, clean it and roll it up (but not too tightly) using the straps provided