Exercise Rubber Mat

Any yoga practitioner will tell you that a mat is the best thing you could buy and use to improve your yoga experience. An eco friendly yoga mat increases comfort by cushioning your body from the hard surface of the floor or ground. Mats also increase traction, so you do not slip and hurt yourself when executing postures, or asanas as they are called in yoga lingo. Given their importance, one needs to learn to value and care for their mat.

How you value your mat reflects how much you love yoga and yourself. You could get off to a good start by buying an eco friendly mat. Eco friendly mats are made with recycled materials, or with processes that minimize or eliminate negative environmental effects. Yoga fosters inner peace and harmony with all around us, so by making smart choices that help preserve nature, we embrace and apply the underlying ideals of yoga.

The next thing you can do is to maintain your eco friendly yoga mat so that it lasts as long as possible. This is not just for environmental consciousness and practice, but also for practical financial reasons. By caring for your mat, you extend its lifespan and reduce the frequency at which you will need to buy new mats. Regular cleansing of the mat surface will do a lot to keep it clean. A clean mat looks good, especially if you perform yoga in a class.

Light cleaning can be done with some water and a cloth. Dampen a small area of the surface with water, then rub it clean with the towel. Work on a small area at a time to minimize water absorption. Use detergents or soap only when the stains are deep and dark. Mats can absorb soap into the porous structure of the material, which could combine with sweat and cause the surface to become slippery during use. By minimizing the use of soap, you lessen the likelihood of this potential danger. If you must use soap, squeeze out any soapy liquid by rolling up the mat and stepping on it then rinsing it, repeating at least twice.

Drying your mat will keep it odor-free and minimize the amount of bacteria that may live on it. Hanging it up to dry after washing or use in exercise and leaving it to air out will dry the mat quickly. It is important to dry the mat before putting it away, since rolling it up will reduce the surface area that moisture could escape from. If you leave it out in the sun to dry though, remember to take it inside after a short while. Leaving it out in the sun could damage the rubber and make it stiff and rough.

Avoid rolling your mat too tightly to reduce the amount of curl that the mat retains when you roll it out. Also, roll it such that the side of the mat you use during exercise is facing outward, so that the curled-up corners will lie flat against the floor when you lay it out. These are just some of the things you can do to value and care for your eco friendly yoga mat.

Robert W. (Bob) Walker reports on a number of natural health and wellness issues and believes the ecological way is the only way. Please visit his blog http://www.ecofriendlyyogamatblog.com

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Sunny Foam Exercise Mat $46.37 The Sunny Foam Exercise Mat lets you stay comfortable while working out. This workout mat is made of high-density, closed-cell foam.Two Velcro straps keep mat rolled and allow for easy transport and storageThis mat is non-absorbent, highly durable and easy to cleanDimensions: 2 feet wide x 6 feet long x 0.5 inches thick

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GoFit GF-PMAT Exercise Mat $32.99 24" 72" 72" Length x 24" Width x 500 mil Thickness The GoFit Pilates Mat is a professional-grade mat just like the ones used in Pilates studios. It is an absolute must for performing all the various forms, exercises and methods pertaining to Pilates in total comfort and style. The GoFit mat is a full ½ inch thick with closed cell air pockets to provide a soft, yet durable design. It also has a ribbed surface for a better feel during use and to provide a non-slip performance surface. This mat is Blue and can be rolled for easy storage. Clean with a damp cloth. Blue Exercise Mat Floor GF-PMAT GF-PMAT Pilates Mat GoFit GoFit, LLC Non-slip www.gofit.net

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Jessica Ennis Exercise Mat. $14.99 This padded fitness mat from the Jessica Ennis range is wipe clean and easy to transport. A great way to practise floor exercises either at home or in the gym.Foam padded with nylon jersey cloths.Easy clean surface.Carry strap.Size L183, W61, D0.7cm.

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Davina Air Flow Exercise Mat. $9.99 This exercise mat is a fantastic way to carry out floor exercises with greater comfort and ease. The foam cushions will help to protect your back and knees while the breathable surface is designed to keep you cool and dry.Breathable surface keeps you cool and dry.Durable foam cushions your back and knees while exercising.Non-slip surface provides stability.Easy clean surface.Carry strap.Size L182, W61, D0.6cm.

Praxis Memory Foam P25T24681 Exercise Mat $83.84 Exercise in total comfort with this PRAXIS Memory Foam Exercise Mat with Auratex Cover A unique exercise mat with a Memory Foam enhanced top surface.. Helps provide a level of comfort for floor exercises like situps and crunches never before achieved. Removable cover. Stretch terry cloth surface. Antibacterial auratex base. Washable . Carry straps. Auratex and Memory Foam 68in. L x 24in. W x 2.5in. D

48 Exercise Mat with Grommets $26.73 PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CANNOT SHIP VIA 3-DAY DELIVERY.Reinforced grommets allow mats to hang for storage.

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Praxis Memory Foam Exercise Mat $151.68 Work out in total comfort with this Praxis memory foam exercise mat Sports mat features an antibacterial auratex coverFitness mat measures 2.5 inches thick x 24 inches wide x 68 inches longWashable, removable cover Stretch terry cloth surfaceCarrying strapsMemory Foam Do's and Don'ts:To maximize memory foam expansion; remove from packaging within 72 hours of receipt.This product arrives very tightly packed. Please unwrap and allow 48 hours for this product to return to its original shape.Being sealed in plastic packaging sometimes traps odors. A few hours of airing usually removes the odor.Due to machine cutting manufacturing processes, there may be slight variances in the dimensions of this product.CLICK HERE

Argos Value Range Exercise Mat. $5.99 This wipe clean mat has foam padding for greater comfort and support. A great value for money product to enhance your floor session.Wipe clean PVC with foam padding.Easy clean surface.Size L120, W64, D2cm.

Cando Cushy-Air Jr. Exercise Mat $43.62 Mat from Cando is perfect for fitness of for childrenCushy-Air Jr. exercise mat has a unique air channel construction to comfortably conform to body position and weightMat is made up of 10 unitsConvenient, lightweight and portableIncludes carrying bag and handlesMeasures 17 inches wide x 36 inches long x 1.2 inches thick

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Economy Exercise Mat 26 in.x72 in, Color: Blue $75.18 Economy Exercise Mat 26 in.x72 in, Color: BlueA portable, comfortable surface for workouts. Economy Exercise Mats offer superior comfort, quality and durability, yet are lightweight and tough enough for commercial use in health and fitness clubs. Excellent for exercise, yoga and Pilates-style workouts. Large mats measure 26 wide x 72 long x 3/5 thick (66 x 183 x 1.5cm) and roll up to 8 diameter x 26 long (20 x 66cm) for easy transport. Blue. Product photo may not exactly match the product offered for sale. Please refer to the product description.

Sure Shot Deluxe Exercise Mat. $102.12 The ideal mat for floor exercises and landing situations in schools and clubsFully enveloping, hard wearing non slip cover fitted with anti slip basepads for extra security.EVA lightweight foam and sturdy reinforced corners.Wipe clean surface.Must be stored flat.Blue with red reinforced corners.Size H200, W100, D3.2cm.

Arc Rubber Mat $48 EXCLUSIVE. Doorways defined: Arc rounded mat in contemporary black rubber and stainless steel. In natural coir surrounded by a modern tapered stainless steel edge.

Aqua Rubber Bath Mat. $4.99 Prevent slipping with this great-value bath mat made from anti slip rubber and featuring secure safety suckers.Safety suckers.Size L70, W40cm.

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White Rubber Bath Mat. $4.99 Prevent slipping with this great-value bath mat made from anti slip rubber and featuring secure safety suckers.Safety suckers.Size L70, W40cm.

Rubber Brush Outdoor Mat $41.8 Must-have outdoor floor mat for heavy traffic areas. Industrial matting aggressively scrapes off dirt with thousands of flexible rubber fingers. Solid SBR rubber compound construction stays flexible in extreme cold -"fingers" will not break. Four-sided beveled nosing on floor mat creates moat to trap moisture and reduces tripping hazard. Rubber backing with molded suction cups reduces floor mat movement. 5/8" overall thickness.

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