Fitness mats come in all colors, sizes and thicknesses. And of course, it makes a huge difference what you need your fitness mat for and what kind of surface you have at home or in your studio. In our overview of fitness mats, we tell you everything you need to know about the size of the gym mat and help you find the best possible surface.
Advantages of a gymnastics mat - that's why you shouldn't do without the surface
In many fields of application a gymnastics mat is not necessary. A rubber floor in a gym, for example, or a tatami in a sports hall serve the same purpose. In both cases you have better traction and a softer surface. But often you need some cushioning between you and parquet or laminate for example. Especially floorboards and carpet are unsuitable for sports and not only for comfort. Sweaty feet can cause you to slip and that's somewhere between annoying and dangerous when doing yoga or CrossFit.
The gym mat helps ground your feet firmly to the ground. At the same time, it's slightly warmer than the floor, absorbs sweat easily, and sensitive areas like the instep of your feet just sink in. The extra cushioning will also be appreciated by neighbors below you.
What you need to know when buying your gymnastics mat
The size of a gymnastics mat is typically 175 x 60 cm with a thickness of 0.5 cm. However, such values depend on the material, some foam bounces a little more - but your mat should not be too deep. After all, you need some resistance for a robust standing feeling. If you are a little taller, you should definitely use a longer fitness mat, as it could be tight for you on a small mat from 1.75m height. And finally, constant readjustment is not necessarily practical. At 200 x 90 cm is the end for most gymnastic mats, this width is not absolutely necessary and goes to the transportability. If, on the other hand, you always train at home, you can easily fall back on oversized gymnastics mats.
The right size for everyone - training at home with a gymnastics mat
The gym mat is a versatile tool that allows you to train on any surface. Perfect for your living room, the studio with laminate or a yoga session in the park. With the mat you can train flexibly and find the perfect balance, even on the old carpet with the ominous stains.
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Editors fitnessmarkt.de (EA)
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Published on: 11 November 2019