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Commercial exercise mats are usually found at large gyms or gymnastics schools. Commercial exercise mats help make working out a more comfortable experience and are also used as a safety precaution to prevent injury. Commercial exercise mats come in a variety of shapes, sizes and thickness. Many gyms also supply smaller exercise mats for mat classes such as Pilates and yoga. more »

Thick and thin exercise mats are used for different activities, as thinner mats are best for yoga and stretching, while thicker mats are ideal for sit-ups and floor exercises. Use the appropriate exercise mat with advice from an AFAA-certified personal trainer in this free video on workouts. more »

Exercise mats can be very useful when performing yoga, sit-ups or other workouts. Because you work out while on these mats, however, they can get filled with sweat, grease and dirt. Fortunately, exercise mats are meant to get wet due to fluids lost during exercise, which makes cleaning your exercise mats a very simple process. Use the steps listed below and you will be able to clean and disinfect your exercise mats in less than 30 minutes. more »

An exercise mat is something everyone should have who is serious about getting into shape. They protect the knees, ankles and feet by absorbing a lot of the shock. They also provide extra comfort when performing back and stomach exercises. Since there are so many different types of styles on the market, this article explains what you should know when you choose your own exercise mat. more »

Exercise mats are used to protect your bones and muscles from contact with hard surfaces. This is of utmost importance when you are lying on your shoulders suspending your body weight while engaged in a yoga pose, or while doing somersaults practicing for an upcoming gymnastics competition. Exercise mats come in a wide selection of thicknesses, colors and styles and they can be found at discounted prices. more »

An exercise mat is a handy accessory to have as part of your home gym. Granted it's not a necessity---you can perform plenty of exercises without a mat, but a mat does make a lot of exercises easier and safer to do. Comfort ranks high on the list of why you might choose to use an exercise mat, but there are other reasons for having and using one as well. more »

Do crunch exercises with a medicine ball and exercise mat. Master crunches for six pack abs with tips from a certified physical fitness trainer in this free workout video. more »

Working the abdominal muscles at home is easy and only requires an exercise mat and room to stretch out. The following exercises are based on Pilates and yoga and use body weight as resistance. more »