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List Price: $29.98
Our Price: $23.99
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Manufacturer: Gaiam
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Binding: Sports
Brand: Gaiam
Color: Kiwi
EAN: 0018713523068
Feature: Extra-thick foam fitness mat for floor exercises
Label: Gaiam
Manufacturer: Gaiam
Model: 05-52306
Publisher: Gaiam
Release Date: 2007-09-04
Studio: Gaiam
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Extra-thick foam fitness mat for floor exercises
Ideal for yoga, stretching, tumbling, and more
Measures 10 mm thick for added cushioning
Durable and long-lasting construction
Fashionable color looks great anywhere
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Editorial Reviews:
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Enjoy sink-into-the-earth stretches, padded Pilates sessions and joint-cushioned vinyasas. This super-thick, ribbed mat is lightweight and portable and provides knee-cushioning comfort in yoga or Pilates classes. Includes a sampler DVD that introduces basic stretches and alignment. Made in China. Mat: 68"L x 24"W x 3/8"D, Rolled: 6.25" diameter. Carry strap: 19"L.
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Not for yoga...
Comment: But probably great for pilates and floor exercises. I found my mat migrating around the yoga studio with me on it...not sticky enough. And as another reviewer mentioned, it's a bit too thick for balancing on safely. If you've a bad back/knees, I can see where these issues may be overlooked to keep your sore bits comfortable during your yoga practice. I ended up doing all my standing poses on the floor, as my balance isn't great to begin with! Plenty long for me, and I'm 5'8. It did smell initially, but I left it outside for a few days and no more stink. Nicely made, but not exactly what I needed.
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Summary: good mat
Comment: My husband and I recently moved from an apartment with carpet to a house with hardwood floors. These mats provide the right cushion for yoga in the new house. My only complaint is that it isn't wide enough for some moves, so I usually push two of them together.
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Summary: thick mat with minimal slipping
Comment: I purchased the Superthick exercise mat because the tile floor in my livingroom is textured and I didn't think the thinner mats would be able to cover all the little bumps and grooves adequately. With the Gaiam Superthick Fitness Mat I had no idea the surface under me wasn't totally smooth. I had minimal slipping the first couple of times I used the mat, and after that I had no problems maintaining yoga poses. Now that we have an area rug, I am not sure how well a mat this thick will perform (will update after my next workout). I do think a thick mat makes it harder to balance as it has more "give" than a thinner mat, but I did not find it problematic on the tile floor. I did not notice a strong odor, but I know when I was shopping for mats and reading reviews, odor was a common problem among different styles. I have not tried the "free" stretch DVD that came with this mat, instead I have been using Yoga-Pilates Fusion (Kathy Ackerman) and the combination of the DVD and the Superthick Mat has made for some great workouts! I love the carry strap, even though I don't carry my mat to the gym. I could if I wanted to, and it makes it easy to store. I alternate how I roll up the mat (smooth side in, smooth side out, roll from opposite ends) so that I don't end up with one end overly curled. So far it lays flat every time! Highly recommended if you know you'll need more padding than a standard yoga mat (we'd always double up at the gym, no need for an extra mat with this mat!).
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Summary: Great Mat
Comment: Gives great cushion to my knees! I have had surgery on both knees so it is great to finally be able to kneel. Also a great mat for simple meditation. I can comfortably lie on the floor and relax.
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Summary: A little thick for yoga balancing
Comment: It is a nice mat. However, I had a hard time keeping my balance on the mat in the balancing portions of the yoga routine. The mat was a bit too thick to maintain stability, when I needed it most. Otherwise, it was okay.
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