Features:

  • Exercise mat for yoga, pilates, and other workout routines
  • Textured surface for enhanced traction
  • 1/2-inch, extra-thick yoga mat for comfortable, cushioning support
  • Made of lightweight, durable foam
  • Measures approximately 74 x 24 x 0.5 inches (LxWxH)
Nice thick mat but smells a bit on arrival

This mat is comfortable. I'm 5 foot 3 and I can lay across the mat fine and still have extra space. It's much thicker than the ones provided in my yoga class which is nice so that my knees aren't pressing against the hard wood floors. My yoga instructor said this mat would be good for yoga practice that doesn't require a lot of fast moving. He said for vinyasa I would need a thinner mat since this might cause a little traction and be a little rough on my joints as I try to twist and turn. I've only done yin, hatha, and restorative yoga classes so far and this mat works fine for me. It does smell strong when you first get it, like rubber. I let it air outside for a few days and then wiped down with Lysol wipes and it helped, but I can still smell it time to time.

Great thick cushioned exercise mat

This is a very thick exercise mat which is exactly what I was looking for. I use this mat on carpeted concrete floor to do push ups and sit ups and the cushioning of the mat helps a lot when performing exercises. People complain of a smell, my mat had no smell at all. Also it did come with a carry strap. I am very pleased with the quality of the mat and the price from Amazon Basics. Mat rolls out flat and is easy to roll up. It measures 24 inches by 72 inches so it is longer than many mats which is great. If you are doing yoga barefooted you will love the great cushioning as well as doing any had to mat exercises. 5 stars!

Don’t give up

I love this soooo much. It is exactly what it says it is. It’s actually even better !!!!! The strap is inside so don’t get nervous when u take it out if the box like I did :-( I look for these things right away lol. It is soooo comfortable. I seriously did my led lifts right away which is one of the reasons why I bought this. Not really for yoga. Well not at all for yoga 🙃 my trainer wants me to do stomach exercises at home so I needed a matt. I Definitely recommend this amazon MATT SERIOUSLY I LOVE IT. and u can’t beat the price which is the second reason why I bought it. First reason was the strap to be honest lol. Happy Work outs ladies and stay motivated!!!!! 🙏🏼 I never was till I got strong all on my own :( and just went to the gym after saying I was gonna go after like 3 years :-( I swear. I pushed myself and now I love it. Anyone want help I’m here dawn102174@aol.com ♥️

It works and it's soft and it does not smell like "pee or chemicals" as some others have said ...

Ok, I admit it's early in our relationship - but I like this mat. The smell is WAY overstated by some folks - I used this mat in yoga class 20 minutes after I cut it out of the plastic and it smelled a LOT better than the shared mats in my yoga class. I later learned this mat is too thick for yoga and I need a 1/4 inch thick mat... ok, I get it but I'm over 6' 2" and I am built more like a lineman than a tall ballerina - so this mat works fine. When I do tree pose my weight converts this mat into a sub-quarter inch thick mat and I don't have any issues with a too-soft mat. I'm sure the strap that came with it is fine - I gave it to my wife who uses it with her 1/4 inch mat ... It seems to be a good mat even though it's disadvantaged having no high-end trademark by a famous equipment company with model spokespersons ... it's just a low price thick green Amazon mat and so far it's rocking the task -

Good Exercise Mat

I used this mat for the first time this morning. I do not do Yoga -- I do exercises specifically for my back and hip. The mat is firm enough to not be mushy, yet cushioned enough to be comfortable for exercise. I noticed people complained about not receiving the carrying strap. I also though I did not receive the strap, but when I took up the mat after exercising today, there was the strap on the floor. It had adhered to the mat and was not visible when first received. So, I suggest checking if you think you did not receive it. Also, others complained that the mat stinks really badly. Mine is the steel-colored mat and there is no odor at all, so maybe it is possible the odor somehow comes from the dyes used. I suggest the steel-colored mat for that reason. This mat is so inexpensive, you pretty much cannot lose. I recommend it for floor exercises.

Another Amazon Basics Winner!

I really like this exercise mat! I am a regular exerciser and have gone through tons of mats. This one is definitely thicker than most, and also longer than most! That’s a plus because I’m 5ft9 and I sometimes feel like mats are way too short for me when laying down to do sit-ups or stretches. Unlike other reviewers, my mat came with absolutely so smell whatsoever, even when I have my face on it doing yoga. I got the red color and it’s vibrant and beautiful. The color does not transfer like some super-cheap mats I’ve owned that eventually stain my hands and knees when things get sweaty. I also love using this for cardio with jumps. It has great cushion for landing which is soft on the feet and knees. I also appreciate the extra padding when doing yoga poses like cat/cow because otherwise my hardwood floors really hurt my knees. While it does squish slightly and leave hand and foot dents momentarily, it quickly springs back to its normal shape. Some reviewers mentioned the extra padding being a nuisance when standing on your feet in tough-to-balance yoga poses like tree, but I have have absolutely no problems and it actually feels better on my feet than the hardwood floor or super-thin mats. It has good grip and doesn’t move around or slip even when barefoot. I really like that the ridges on the top of the mat run in parallel lines in only one direction, rather than being cross-hatched or bumpy. Mats with other patterns like that are much harder to wipe clean when dirt gets stuck in the ridges. I also appreciate the included carrying strap to keep it rolled up and to carry it around. Some reviewers complain that the mat is too big and bulky, but I like the thickness and length when using it, so of course it’s a bit bigger than the thin-as-paper mats when rolled up. Duh! Overall, another solid Amazon Basics product. Every Amazon product I’ve purchased so far has been of great quality for the price. Edit: see the photo of this red mat next to my old purple mat. It’s a couple inches longer than a standard mat and about 3x as thick!

Great quality product - thick and durable.

Ordered this exercise mat to replace an older, much thinner mat. This one is much more comfortable for exercises that require joints or other "pointy bits" being pressed into the floor (planks, pushups, yoga) and seems to be holding up well to active exercises (jump squats, side lunges, seal jacks, etc.). I like that it doesn't scoot along the floor when I'm doing more vigorous exercises, too. I store this loosely rolled (I haven't had to use the carrying strap yet, but I definitely wouldn't leave it stored in the strap) and I make sure to spray it with a natural disinfectant and wipe it down after each workout. It did come with a fairly strong, neoprene-like odor, but that has dissipated after a few weeks of use. Overall, I'm very pleased with this purchase and would happily purchase another when this one eventually wears out.

GREAT if you're overweight with bad knees!

This mat is awesome! Im an extremely overweight individual trying to get fit and I purchased this mat in hopes of using it to do my floor exercises on, such as sit ups, instead of the bare, hardwood floor. This matter was PERFECT! I honestly wasnt expecting it to be as thick as it was! I was able to comfortably get down on the floor without my knees feeling like they were going break on the floor. Matter of fact, my knees didnt even touch the floor! I also love how its NOT memory foam. Memory foam sinks to your body's pressure and I wanted something that stay firm, but supportive and this matter is it!

Quality exercise mat at a reasonable price

Love this mat! I use this at home for "off days" from the gym, for mat exercises and/or stretching. It has sufficient padding to not hurt the knees or back, and to feel comfortable doing exercises. It rolls out nicely, and didn't quickly roll back after being unrolled - like some of the other ones I've had. It smelled a little funny (plastic-y) at first, but that went away after a day of having it out/unrolled. The length is quite long and fits all 5'4 of me. For the price and quality, I'd surely recommend!

Very comfortable, smell dissipates quickly

Awesome mat. It smells a little bit upon opening it but I use 2-3 times per day and the smell dissipated Id say after the 2nd day of having it rolled out on the floor. To those who find the smell unbearable, I suggest laying it out on the floor for an enire day in a well ventilated area. That should do the trick. I tend to sleep on my floor instead of a bed regularly because my back feels best when I wake up that way. So I sleep on this at night and it is quite comfortable. Thats why Im here, Im buying a second one to create a mattress of sorts to sleep on the floor. Therefore come to think of it you could use 1 or 2 of these mats in place of a camping mattress.

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