Pogamat Large Exercise Mat and Thick Yoga Mat - 1/4" (7mm) Thick High Density Workout Mat, Anti Tear Cardio Mat for Home Gym - Extra Long Fitness Mat Can Be Used with Or Without Workout Shoes

What happens to this mat??? I bought this mat almost 5 years ago and LOVE it! I use it daily for beachbody, stretching, etc. It’s done wonder to save my joints. I was so impressed that I recently bought my 75 year old father one. I could tell he wasn’t as impressed with it, so when I came up to visit him I tried the mat. From the moment I touched it, I could tell this is NOT the same quality mat it was. It was made cheaply and wasn’t nearly as thick. I did beachbody T-25 on it, and it was like working out on a yoga mat. My feet stuck to it when I jumped and my knees, feet and legs felt the entire 25 minutes of jumping as this mat had no bouancy. Pogo, please go back to your original mat!!! This things is a cheap mat made oversees probably in China for pennies. I would never buy or recommend this mat again. Sorely disappointed in a product that used to be so great.

Bought it recently when carpet was removed from basement due to flooding. I am 52, have a bad knee due to a childhood injury resulting in surgery, and need support for doing low-impact aerobics. This is just roomy enough to do my Gilad and PiYo workouts. It is easy to clean and roll up when needed. It does not move around on the concrete floor during workouts. I do add a padded mat or beach towel when working out on my knees, but the couple of times I did go on my knees on the mat did not lead to any pain (just feels a bit better with additional padding when knees are on floor).

Finally found and bought this mat to replace an old children's foam mat that I had bought at the 99 cent store because it was larger than a yoga mat with more cushioning. This mat is a gamechanger! It is large enough to use for all kettlebell activities, including lunges and Turkish getups. It does not budge at all, so I can do these exercises more confidently and with more weight because I don't have any fear that the mat will move around, nor do my feet slip on the mat. What a difference! I can stretch every which way and still remain on the cushioned mat. Mat laid flat first time out of the box. There was a very minimal smell when I was stretching in the prone position with my face practically in the mat, but I think that has already disappeared (after 2-3 hours). Cushioning is great; able to perform all exercises/stretches without feeling any stress on my joints. Made my workout so much more enjoyable! Wish I would have bought it years ago!!

This thing is phenomenal. I now wish I got the 8x8 one! I still may! I've done T25, stretching, jumping rope on it already and just received it 3 days ago! There was no smell, and some said it was slippery, but right out of the packaging, it was tacky, and not slippery at all, so maybe they've changed the coating on it. I rolled it out, put a few of my weights on the tightest curled end for 20 minutes, and it flattened right out! Absolutely love everything about it. My old mat, which was puzzle pieces of ECO rubber, slipped all over my laminate plank flooring. This one will not budge. You will love it and it's worth every penny.

Finally a mat that I truly like and use, it is not pillow like, so maintaining a position is stable and positive as you make little adjustments during stretching and concentrating on the hold. The mat is light enough to be carried by most people, however, children should not play around or with a rolled up one without supervision, but once laid out flat on the ground, it's perfect for them to learn some exercises with you at the same time (it's big enough) in comfort. It is a durable mat that should last a very long time, I'm always on it stretching with my timer watching my movies, I can't thank the people who made this product enough.

I was VERY worried about this sliding on my concrete or not being enough padding for all the jumping I do. My knees and shins do NOT like hard surfaces. I thought for sure sense our "mancave" is so dusting (window stays open) that the mat would slide. It doesn't! Not at all. This is an awesome size, great padding and stays put.I DID NOT want to pay nearly $130 but I am a Certified Personal Trainer and have some clients come to the house so I knew it would be good investment (if it worked). But I was fully prepared to send back if not. Thank the lord, I can say it was a great choice and works perfectly.

When I first opened the package, I was a little concerned because the mat isn't very thick so I wasn't confident that it would provide the cushion and support I needed for exercises for T25 and P90X. However, after using it for 1 month, it definitely makes a difference. It lessens the impact for any high intensity jumping moves, burpees, etc. and provides a stable foundation for side-to-side movements. It has about the same density of a yoga mat and is large enough that you can do different types of exercises without parts of your body being off the mat or having to shift your position frequently to remain on the mat (which I found using smaller mats).Initially I was using it over a rug but found that it would shift a little with some movements so I didn't feel comfortable that I wouldn't wipe out for some exercises. However, once I placed the mat directly on the tile floor, there was no movement at all. So if you are using it on carpet, there may be some shifting depending on the type of exercise you are using it for. The only other issue I notice is that if you sweat at all, you will need to wipe it up immediately even if it is a few beads of sweat because it makes the mat slippery in those spots.Overall, I would recommend this mat though and your knees, back and ankles will thank you.

This mat is great for doing high intensity workouts with a lot of jumping. The mat stays in place and provides cushioning. I also noticed the mat does feel softer than when I first got it a month ago. The protective film seemed to have disappeared after a couple of workouts. I was worried about storing the mat, but it's easy to roll up. The straps help keep the mat tightly rolled and I just put in a closet until the next workout. The mat unrolls easily and lays flat within a few minutes. I will definitely buys another Pogamat when I need a replacement.

Great for insanity workouts... moves a little on the carpet, but very happy with this as a base for exercises. Lies flat and rolls well.

Excellent high quality mat and just what I wanted. Main use for Kettleworx and T25 in bare feet (5 times a week).

This mat is perfect for Weights, Plyo, Yoga and Pilates. It's provides excellent grip and it doesn't even slip on a laminate floor! Worth every penny.

Amazing!! Love this mat. Perfect size for all of my HIIT and strength training home workouts. Love it. Easy to roll up and put away too.

Awesome mat. Its tough and durable but also comfortable to train on.