Exercise Mat Buying Guide: Best Mats

Struggling to find the right mat for your workout? You’re not alone. With so many styles and sizes available, it can be hard to know where to start. That’s where our exercise mat buying guide comes in. We’ve picked out the best mats for yoga, Pilates, and fitness, with options for beginners, intermediates, and more advanced users, so you can easily choose the right mat for your workout.

Yoga Mats

PVC Yoga Mat (Beginner)

If you're new to yoga, our PVC Yoga Mat is a great place to start. As well as being our most affordable option, it features a textured surface for enhanced grip and a non-slip base to stop it sliding. At 6mm thick, it provides a firm connection with the floor to help you balance and hold poses with confidence. Like all our mats, it also comes with a handy carry strap.

TPE Alignment Mat (Intermediate)

Ready to take the next step on your yoga journey? Designed with alignment lines to help you position your body correctly, our TPE Yoga Alignment Mat is a perfect option. Made from two layers of TPE foam, it offers more cushioning than our PVC mat while remaining firm and grippy. The closed-cell surface also resists moisture and sweat, making it easy to clean.

Rubber Alignment Mat (Advanced)

For advanced practice, our Rubber Yoga Alignment Mat delivers superior grip and durability, helping you maintain your balance and flow from pose to pose. Made from natural rubber, it’s stronger than foam mats and an eco-friendlier choice. CoreGrip™ technology provides excellent traction, while alignment lines help you refine your positioning and perfect each pose.

Pilates Mats

NBR Pilates Mat (Beginner)

Pilates often involves movements where your spine and joints come into contact with the floor, so good cushioning is essential. Our NBR Mat is a great choice for beginners, with a 10mm thickness that provides excellent comfort and support. Its soft, spongy feel makes it ideal if you’re just starting out, while the closed-cell foam resists moisture and sweat.

TPE Yoga Mat (Intermediate)

Providing a perfect balance of cushioning and stability, our TPE Yoga Mat is a popular choice for Pilates as well as yoga. At 6mm thick, it’s thinner than our NBR mat but still delivers excellent comfort thanks to its dual-layer TPE foam construction. It’s also stronger and grippier, with a slightly wider design to give you more space for movement and a wider range of exercises.

Rubber Exercise Mat Pro (Advanced)

For more advanced users, our Rubber Exercise Mat Pro offers superior strength and performance. Although thinner than our other mats, it provides excellent stability for controlled movements. Made from durable natural rubber, it’s stronger and wider than standard mats, while CoreGrip™ technology delivers enhanced traction and control during your workout.

Fitness Mats

TPE Yoga Mat (Beginner)

For high-impact workouts like cardio and HIIT, you need a mat that can handle repeated impact. Our TPE Yoga Mat provides excellent grip, durability and shock absorption to support a wide range of exercises – from heavy workouts to yoga and floor-based training. It also features a non-slip surface to keep it securely in place, helping you work out with greater confidence.

Rubber Exercise Mat Pro (Intermediate)

Ready to step up your training? Our Rubber Exercise Mat Pro is built for strength and durability, making it ideal for high-impact workouts. Made from natural rubber, it sits flat to the floor without curling like foam mats can, reducing the risk of slipping. CoreGrip™ technology also provides enhanced traction and stability for better control during sweaty workouts.

Extra Large Mat (Advanced)

For maximum space and versatility, our Extra Large Mat is the perfect option. Longer and wider than standard mats, it gives you plenty of room for dynamic movements without slipping off the edges – ideal for burpees and mountain climbers. Made from closed-cell TPE foam, it also resists moisture and sweat while providing excellent grip and stability on hard floors.