Folding Exercise Mats
by Karen
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If you are looking for a multi-functional exercise mat you may want to consider looking at folding exercise mats. Folding exercise mats can serve a variety of purposes, although they are primarily used for floor exercises you can also use them for Pilates, cheerleading or even a sleeping mat for camping.
Folding Mats Are Key to a Great Workout
Folding exercise mats are perfect for doing things like floor exercises, physical therapy exercises, Pilates, yoga or just stretching to warm up before your workout. They provide enough cushion to sensitive areas like the back or knees to make these types of exercises more comfortable which in turn makes it easier to preform them correctly. These home gym mats are especially important if you are working out on a hard surface like a hardwood floor.
Tri-fold mats offer easy storage with their compact design so you can simply fold up the mat and store it under a bed or in a closet until you need it again. One benefit of a folding exercise mat is the portability factor. If you frequently go to an exercise class, it’s nice to have the option of bringing your own workout mat with you.
If a tri-folding exercise mat isn’t quite compact enough for you though, consider a roll up mat. Roll up exercise mats are very compact and easy to take to class, but They don’t offer quite as much cushion as a fold up mat.
A Mat to Cheer For
If you plan on cheerleading, consider investing in cheerleading mats, also known as tumbling mats or sometimes gymnastic mats. This type of mat folds up like the rest, however, you need to buy a few of them so you can spread them out. Ideally, you should put them in a large place so you can practice flips, gymnastic moves, and tumbling.
They can also be used for little children to run and play on, since they have special padding in them making it less painful or damaging when falls occur. If you need to store the mat, simply fold it up and stick it in your closet, or even the trunk of your car. One advantage of a tumbling mat is that you can take these mats anywhere.
Sleeping Mats
Some folding mats can also double as sleeping mats. They help you get a better night’s sleep when camping or they can be great to have around for sleep overs.
Protection for your Floor
Folding mats can provide some protection to your floor as well, for instance if you are doing exercises with dumbbells. But their main purpose is to cushion your body.
While folding exercise mats are versatile they aren’t made to use under home fitness equipment; exercise equipment mats are more suitable if you are looking for a mat to use under your home gym equipment. Fitness equipment mats are important to use under things like elliptical machines, treadmills, and stationary bikes.
An exercise equipment mat will help protect your floors, create a stable base for your fitness equipment and help the equipment work the way it was meant to. These types of exercise mats are durable and should last a long time. If you don’t want your floor to be ruined by exercise equipment, then an exercise equipment floor mat may be the best option for you. Folding mats aren’t made for this type of use.
If you want to invest in a good exercise mat that will last consider looking at folding exercise mats as they offer most flexibility. They are flexible enough to be used for a variety of exercises and they offer a good blend of transportability and durability.
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