- NBR foam offers excellent cushioning and memory
- The mat weighs a little over 1kg making it light enough to carry around
- Removable shoulder straps that holds the mat rolled up for easy storage and transport
- Closed cell foam is non absorbent & wipe clean
- Top side ribbed, bottom side smooth
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Pilates-Mad Core-Fitness Mat is an ideal Pilates or exercise mat for those on the move, or for Studios tight on storage space. The NBR foam offers excellent cushioning and memory, yet the mat weighs a little over 1kg making it light enough to carry around.
The mat comes complete with a removable shoulder straps that holds the mat rolled up for easy storage and transport. Closed cell foam is non absorbent & wipe clean.
Summary: Soft and comfortable 10mm mat which rolls for easy transport and storage. Top side ribbed, bottom side smooth.
Material: NBR foam - DOP, AZO, Heavy Metal, & Phenol Free
Size: 10mm x 182cm x 58cm / Weight: 1.1kg
Product Description
The Pilates Mad NBR pilates mat is an excellent Pilates or exercise mat for people on the move, or for Studios tight on storage space. It offers perfect cushioning and memory, yet the mat weighs just a little over 1kg, making it light enough to carry around. The mat comes with removable shoulder straps which hold it rolled up for easy storage and transport.
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93 of 93 people found the following review helpful
Pilates mats should be thicker than the thin mats - more suited to Yoga - that are usually found in classes and shops; Yoga Mad suggests that a Pilates mat should be 10mm to 15mm thick. I suspect most of us travel to classes, so weight and portability are also an issue.
This mat is 10mm thick, smooth on the underside and ribbed on the side that you lie on. Rolled up, it is 17cm (nearly 7 inches) in diameter and held in place by two webbing straps with velcro fastenings that are linked by a webbing strap that acts as carrying strap, or shoulder strap. Despite the thick construction, it is lighter than the thinner mat that my wife uses, so it is easy to take to classes.
The mat is comfortable even when kneeling on knobbly knees - I have Osgood Schlatters on one knee - without being too soft. The ribbed surface gives good grip for Pilates without being sticky. In Body Balance I have a small towel to wipe off any sweat, as I've come close to amusing the rest of the class by an improptu sideways splits when I've stood on sweat in a wide stance along the length of the mat. It doesn't elongate when doing spine curls in Pilates. Standing balance exercises are best done off the mat as the thickness doesn't provide a firm footing.
For Pilates, this mat is a much nicer experience than using the thin mats at the leisure centre and gym that I attend. A grippy Yoga mat is probably better for the Tai Chi and Yoga elements in Body Balance. I've used it in Yoga after a knee arthroscopy as the thick foam is kinder on the knees; however, wide stance asanas such as Warrior II and Triangle can cause to mat to creep slightly so more care is needed. It's great for relaxation in Yoga Nidra.
As expected with a rolled mat, the ends can curl up slightly when unrolled on the floor, but this isn't a problem if the mat is rolled with the base outwards after a class, and then with the other face outwards after the next class. The carrying strap is a bit short to use as a shoulder strap, but I use a longer strap between the two webbing straps for carrying it when I cycle. The diameter of the rolled up mat - much like a camping bed roll - may make it difficult to find a suitable bag, but the smooth wipe down underside means that it can usually be stored and carried without a bag.
This mat made the Pilates class more enjoyable and, was a good price given the thickness. It can also be used for most Yoga asanas.
This mat is 10mm thick, smooth on the underside and ribbed on the side that you lie on. Rolled up, it is 17cm (nearly 7 inches) in diameter and held in place by two webbing straps with velcro fastenings that are linked by a webbing strap that acts as carrying strap, or shoulder strap. Despite the thick construction, it is lighter than the thinner mat that my wife uses, so it is easy to take to classes.
The mat is comfortable even when kneeling on knobbly knees - I have Osgood Schlatters on one knee - without being too soft. The ribbed surface gives good grip for Pilates without being sticky. In Body Balance I have a small towel to wipe off any sweat, as I've come close to amusing the rest of the class by an improptu sideways splits when I've stood on sweat in a wide stance along the length of the mat. It doesn't elongate when doing spine curls in Pilates. Standing balance exercises are best done off the mat as the thickness doesn't provide a firm footing.
For Pilates, this mat is a much nicer experience than using the thin mats at the leisure centre and gym that I attend. A grippy Yoga mat is probably better for the Tai Chi and Yoga elements in Body Balance. I've used it in Yoga after a knee arthroscopy as the thick foam is kinder on the knees; however, wide stance asanas such as Warrior II and Triangle can cause to mat to creep slightly so more care is needed. It's great for relaxation in Yoga Nidra.
As expected with a rolled mat, the ends can curl up slightly when unrolled on the floor, but this isn't a problem if the mat is rolled with the base outwards after a class, and then with the other face outwards after the next class. The carrying strap is a bit short to use as a shoulder strap, but I use a longer strap between the two webbing straps for carrying it when I cycle. The diameter of the rolled up mat - much like a camping bed roll - may make it difficult to find a suitable bag, but the smooth wipe down underside means that it can usually be stored and carried without a bag.
This mat made the Pilates class more enjoyable and, was a good price given the thickness. It can also be used for most Yoga asanas.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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This mat is much thicker than the ones you usually find in gyms. Sometimes with the latter there is a need for extra support, but not with this one - it works fine on its own. Inevitably it is bigger when rolled up than the others, but I have found a way to carry it on my back [I cycle to the gym] and it is proving a good purchase.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
brilliant
This mat is perfect for my pilates classes - thick enough to take rolling, and an advantage that it can be rolled up and carried. Great buy.
Published 10 days ago by E. Oxbrough
Pilates mat
I've used this mat several times and have found it comfortable and non-slip. It's easy to roll up and carry with the velcro strap. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Owl Tamer
perfect for pilates
I just received this mat in the mail, and immediately started using it. It's the perfect thickness for pilates and mat exercises. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Christy F
Great mat
A friend recommended this to me and she wasn't wrong.
It's relatively bulky but can be rolled and strapped and will lie flat without too much difficulty due to its... Read more
It's relatively bulky but can be rolled and strapped and will lie flat without too much difficulty due to its... Read more
Published 25 days ago by R. J. Peat
Perfect
I am new to pilates but really wanted to start at home!
Bought this and I am very happy, it's nice and thick and it's just perfect for pilates! Great buy !
Bought this and I am very happy, it's nice and thick and it's just perfect for pilates! Great buy !
Published 2 months ago by Deborah
Helpful service from Dorking Sports
Ordered via Express delivery, DHL claimed they had tried to deliver but no-one was in - not actually correct, someone was in, and DHL didn't leave a card or a notification. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr Kleeg
Excellent quality mat
The mat is exactly as described and well worth the money. I ordered it on Monday evening and it arrived Wednesday morning, so was very pleased with the service as well.
Published 2 months ago by Dragonaholic
Good mat
Good quality mat. I was a bit concerned about how thick it was as I wanted to use it for Beginners Yoga and also Pilates but the mat thickness is fine for both.
Published 3 months ago by Jared
Great
Just got this pilates mat and im very pleased with it, nice and thick and comfortable, easy to carry around its nice and long, just the job and £10 cheaper than others of the same... Read more
Published 3 months ago by K
Heaven for my knees......INCREDIBLE QUALITY FOR FAB PRICE!
I originally purchased a DAVINA PILATES MAT from Argooose and let me tell you - my knees were in bits after the furst use at my Pilates Class - I noticed a chap in same class who... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kerry Macca, Nottingham
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