Pilates Mat by GoFit | All-Purpose Yoga Mat - 1/2-Inch Extra Thick High Density, Professional Grade Mat, Blue

I had searched for a while for a pilates mat that was thicker and more supportive than the very thin mats that seem standard. After evaluating the very few that are at least a half an inch thick, this mat was my choice to diffuse the pain I always experience during any kind of floor work (I experience a lot of pressure on my lower back.) I was a little worried that, being such a large mat, it wouldn't roll up very small or would just look monstrous on the floor next to others' tiny yoga mats. But for as thick as it is this mat rolls up surprisingly well and can still be tucked under your arm. And it is really luxurious to do pilates on. It reduces the impact on my back and feels really nice under my bare feet when doing standing poses. I actually think it takes stress off the knees, because the thick mat helps absorb shock if you are using it for high impact exercises. It's no hard-core yoga mat, as some have said, but it stayed put pretty well when doing some cardio style, kicking moves. I also never thought it would be so worth it to have a LONG mat, but I'm 5'10 and now I can't go back. When others were hanging off the edges of their non-mats, I could comfortably lay my head on one end and not worry about my long legs extending off my mat and hitting someone in the face :)

I just received this mat. NO ODOR at all!Yes, it was in a roll during shipping, so of course the ends turned up a bit. I TURNED IT OVER on my hardwood floors and that was the end of that problem.It doesn't slip. Not on the floor. Not under my feet. No matter which side is facing down. It's thick, THICK, soft but sturdy. My body doesn't feel any pain, no matter what part of it is touching the floor!

I thought the concept of "yoga in bed" was a little silly until I got this mat: my sessions come pretty darn close with it, and I get even more out of my workouts. I use this mat mainly for pilates, but have learned to stabilize on its thicker foundation with all of the yoga poses I do often (including all of the warriors and even balancing poses like half moon). The best thing about this mat though, is how it really opens up my yoga/pilates practice by giving me the extra cushioning I need to do things that were literally too hard on my body with a standard yoga/pilates mat (e.g. truely using my abs, rather than guttering over on my perifery, in "rolling like a ball"). So if I can set aside a minor uncertainty about being able clean it effectively--with all its little wrinkles, and maybe even pores--it's no doubt my favorite.

I bought this after my old one from the same company finally wore out. I had the previous mat for approximately 10 years and I’m hoping the quality remained the same. The thickness is perfect - yoga mats are too thin for movement. I wish it was a little bit longer- like my old mat, but the length is adequate.

I bought this mat, thinking I could use it interchangeably for yoga and Pilates. It feels great doing Pilates, as it is very cushioned and floats above my hardwood floors, but it may be a bit too thick and plushy for yoga. I've found that it is very difficult to balance on the mat on one foot during yoga balancing poses; however, it feels good on the hands, and it's thickness prevents one's hands from slipping. It squeaks a lot, and does shift and slide backwards while doing "Rolling Like a Ball" Pilates movements. However, overall it is a suitable mat for most Pilates movements, as it protects the joints very well. It was my own fault, thinking this mat could be used as effectively for yoga, and I have since also purchased a mat specifically made for yoga workouts. My dog really likes how soft this mat is, and will often join me during my Pilates routines just to provide me company, unless I shoo him away constantly!

If, like me, you have a prominent coccyx (tailbone) and bruise a lot there when doing crunches, pilates, or yoga, this is the most comfortable mat I've found. It does make for slightly less stability when doing anything that requires standing on a single foot (I just step off the mat for those) but I find the trade off more than worth it. I have had no durability issues, and it is going on 2 years old now. I do alternate the direction in which I roll it to prevent creasing, though that may be unnecessary on my part. Overall a great mat for comfort, and if I wear mine out, I plan to buy the same one again.

This mat arrived quickly after ordering. It has no smell, which is a plus. My husband and I work out in the basement and there is no padding between the carpet and concrete floor. We've tried thinner mats, but after a few minutes, it becomes painful. But this mat has enough cushion and works great! We ordered one, loved it so much, we ordered another.

This is a nice mat with very good thickness and length. Unfortunately, I must give it one star because it arrived with a hole in it caused by a piece of debris. The problem is the manufacturer does not completely enclose the mat in a box. Instead, they wrap it in a piece of cardboard that covers only part of the mat. This means debris can fall into the folds of the mat at some point during manufacture or transportation. Eventually the debris will wear out a hole around itself. In a store I would have inspected the mat before buying it. I am not going to send it back to Amazon because it is not worth the shipping cost. I just have to accept that this mat won’t last too long.

It is very comfortable and plenty of thickness for pilates. It was very reasonably priced and people at my class wanted to know where I purchased it. I have recommended this to my friends.

With hardwood it is hard to get down on the floor and stretch or exercise. This mat is as good as at our treatment centre.

This mat is 1/2" thick it gives you the comfort you need while laying or kneeling. Much better then those paper thin yoga mats