1.What Is Yoga Mat
Yoga mat is a mat laid underneath when practicing yoga, to protect our body from harm, but also make yoga movement more comfortable and precise.
The role of yoga mat: protection, non-slip, comfortable, beautiful
Yoga mat material: fabric, NBR, PVC foam, TPE foam, TPE double layer, linen PVC, linen TPE, flax rubber, pure linen, natural rubber
Yoga mat thickness: 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm beginner, 10mm, 10mm or more
Yoga mat size: 610 × 1730 (international standard) /610 × 1830 (extended) /800 ×1830 (widened) /1200 × 1830 (double)
Price of yoga mat: 40-200 yuan
Use of yoga mat: practice yoga, indoor fitness, outdoor camping, children’s fall prevention, ground protection, etc
2.What Is a Fitness Mat
The mat is called a fitness mat and is used to protect the body and reduce the cushioning force.
The role of the fitness mat: cushioning, protection, non-slip, comfortable, beautiful
Gym mat material: NBR, PVC foam, EVA
Thickness of fitness mat: 10mm, 12mm, 15mm, 20mm or more
Fitness mat size: 600 × 1700/600 × 1800/800 × 1830/1200 × 1800
Price of fitness mat: 20-100 yuan
Use of fitness mat: Pilates, equipment exercise, aerobic exercise, anaerobic exercise
3.The Difference Between Yoga Mat And Fitness Mat
| Distinguishing | Yoga Mat | Fitness Mat |
| Thicknesses | 2-10mm | 10mm-25mm |
| Prices | RMB40-200 | ranging from $15-60 |
| Sizes | 183×61; 173×61cm | 183 x 61cm or free size |
| Material | PVC; TPE; linen; rubber | NBR |
| Performance | Non-slip, comfortable and protected | Protection, cushioning |
3.1 The Difference Between Materials
Gym mat material: NBR, PVC foam, EVA
Yoga mat material: NBR, PVC foam, TPE foam, tpe double layer, linen pvc, flax tpe, flax rubber, pure linen, natural rubber
The biggest difference between materials is the price, NBR and EVA material is much lower than other materials, which is why these materials are used in the gym mat.
There is a more important reason is that the gym mat is generally thicker and the material used is relatively more. If TPE rubber is used, the cost price of a mat will be more than 500 yuan.
3.2 Difference in thickness
Thickness of fitness mat: 10mm, 12mm, 15mm, 20mm or more
Thickness of yoga mat: 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 10mm
Why is the difference between the thickness of the yoga mat and the gym mat so big?
- the main function of the fitness mat is protection, cushioning, and the thickness is too thin then can not play a cushioning role, resulting in injury or discomfort.
- yoga mat main function is: anti slip, protection, stability. Yoga mat is too thick, many beginners and even veterans will have the phenomenon of instability, which loses the substantive role of the yoga mat.
So the yoga mat can not be too thick, the gym mat can not be too thin!
3.3 Size difference
Yoga mats are available in strict standard sizes 610 × 1730 (international standard); 610 × 1830 (lengthened); 800 × 1830 (widened); 1200 × 1830 (double). Fitness mats are very free of all sizes, there are no strict restrictions, the basic is with the manufacturer.
4.Yoga Mat Size Selection
Yoga mat: non-slip, protection The ultimate goal is to make yoga more precise and stable to achieve the original purpose of the gym mat.
Fitness mat: cushioning, protection The most purpose is to reduce the exercise buffer force to protect the joints and thus play a protective role.
Different effects lead to two kinds of mats completely different, different thickness, different materials.
