After a class discussion today, we thought we would share our favourite thick yoga mats with you. This list has been compiled the old fashioned way; by putting each mat through at least 12 months of yoga, weightlifting, core work, Pound Unplugged and Poundfit classes.
Price range (at time of publishing): £10 – 17
In wellness and fitness classes the unspoken slogan of “no pain-no gain” lingers. Most fitpro’s will tell you that the slogan in-and-of itself relies on there being a baseline of comfort already integrated into your workout or practice. Injuries, chronic conditions, surgery and other health conditions are clear examples that the old adage of no pain-no gain was a slogan that was not really though through. Research has shown that we cannot efficiently repair or recover in stress-states (also known as survival mode), and advertising has taught us that slogans like “challenge yourself” are not as appealling as ones that rhyme and are seemingly simple.
With this in mind extra comfort and support are key components to a successful practice. Thick yoga mats range from 10mm – 20mm thick and can provide joint protection for those with sensitive joints, support in lying down (supine) or seated poses, and insulation from a cold floor.
Here are a few of our favourites:
OZE sports 10mm thick yoga mat
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Maximo Fitness 12mm – 15mm yoga mat
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Click here to choose from a 12mm or 15mm Maximo Fitness yoga mat
Xn8 10 -15mm yoga mat
Click here to choose from a 10mm or 15mm Xn8 yoga mat
Prosource fit 13mm yoga mat
Click here for your 13mm Prosource fit yoga mat