ProsourceFit Extra Thick Yoga and Pilates Mat, 71-inch Long High Density Exercise Mat with Comfort Foam and Carrying Strap

I'm 6'3-6'4 depending on the time of day, I weigh *just* under 400lbs thanks to a decade of sedentary work followed by six months of better eating and exercise. Now that I've hit a point where I can be on a stationary bike for like, 30-40 minutes without getting gassed and I'm getting up to about 5 minutes on an elliptical at a time, I've been looking at ways to do other low-impact exercise and increase my ability to recover after lifting. I've been really digging the hip adductor/abductor machines, but they make my leg muscles suuuper tight and my flexibility already wasn't great. So, stretches! Problem? Yoga mats are for small, skinny people. I'm big, my butt don't fit on the mat right. I'm heavy, the little thin mats might as well not exist when I kneel on them, under my weight the matt compresses so much it's literally just like kneeling directly on the hard ground and, again, I'm heavy so that hurts. Solution! An INCH-THICK squishy mat that's slightly wider than all the ones at the gym so my big butt fits on it and at no point do I ever feel my bones on the ground. I will say, it's actually so thick I can't "securely" stand on it, my feet are always moving around because it's so springy. I might need to pick up the 1/2" version as well so that I have one I can hold standing positions longer without wiggling around. But! For doing the big ground stretches, trying to do sort of "splits" to increase mobility, this is perfect, because my bad knees never get tired or hurt and I can just DO all my long floor stretches now even though I'm tall and big and heavy and stiff.

I purchased two collars, a pink and a green. I really love this map, even though after a lot of huge stuff to fall apart a little bit, but it’s normal after using it so much It’s great for my body. It gives me so much support. I’m having a new replacement in a week and has helped me tremendously with my yoga poses being able to do the proposes without hurting myself, giving me the right comfort I’ve been teaching Yoga for over 20 years. I practice every day you even though I just turned 70 I will continue doing it and this is the right met for me and anyone that has any back problem or knee problem or any change that feel a little bit stiff

Not sure why some folks gave this low reviews! It’s perfect! Thick enough to pad my concrete floors! Love the color and it does not slide around! Thick enough to keep my knees from hurting! Came with two carry straps! I am 5’5” and I have plenty of length and width!

I've had this mat for almost two weeks and I am pleasantly pleased however it is getting four stars because there's already a little wear in it. (I use the mat daily/twice a day). Given the wear in it based on just the first couple weeks (which isn't terrible might I add just little bumps here and there) I give it about six months lifespan. Will edit and let everyone know. Opening up the package there was a little bit of a weird smell but I disinfected anyway and it was gone after the cleaning. A bonus is the carrying strap that comes with it..I don't even need to buy a case for this - that said, a lot of the standard cases probably won't fit this product because it is extra long and extra thick for a lot of different body types to use. I'm 5'5 and it's super long for me so I think if you were 6'0 or even taller this would work out well for you. I have knee issues from previous sports injuries so doing things like modified pushups/stretching exercises and yoga can take a toll but this mat is awesome. Very thick and good at absorbing any tension in the body. Because of the price and free shipping through prime I actually bought two in two different colors before knowing how well they were going to work out but I'm glad I did. This is one of the better mats I've used. It's purely functional though - the colors are kinda blah and no fancy designs that some women prefer and it's a bit utilitarian however I don't really mind. What counts here is that my hands and knees are super comfortable when I'm doing workouts on these and it allows me to extend further, concentrate, and open up more because the distracting pain I was feeling before has been lifted. Great purchase.

Great mat and cushioning enables me to do stretches and poses without hurting my knees!

you know, i went through my entire order history just to find the link to this item to buy it again. and i first bought it in 2015. i love it, everyone that borrows it loves it. it's so soft and cushiony and makes working out so much better. I'm only replacing it now bc my puppies chewed it up in a corner. But it's still good to have a spare anyways. since everyone's always taking it from me.

We have 2 of these yoga mats. We use them for all floor exercises. I like the extra thickness because they are very durable, firm but soft enough to be on your knees and elbows doing exercises.

I bought the 1" mat 4 years ago and use it nearly everyday. I keep it rolled up with a resistance band for storage, carrying and making it convenient to roll out. It's helped cushion my joints on my hardwood floors and also for balancing to increase the stability of my ankles due to the thickness of(making it more challenging than a hard floor). I paid ten dollar less back then but would not hesitate to purchase again at the current price. Highly recommended!

It's thick, it's spongey, might get a bit slippery from sweat, but it's exactly what I was looking for; I use it for post run stretches and it's really satisfying having that much sponge to take the edge off the hard floor. It does seem like it'll get easily damaged, but if you're using it in a studio, it'll be great, although people might think you're bringing a camping mattress with you.

Love it. The mat protects your joints from the pressure of exercising. Will buy again.

Very high quality exercise/yoga mat that is very slip proof and provides excellent cushioning. The carry strap allows for perfect transportation of the mat if you do not roll the mat too tightly as I initially did. I love the colour! Not too thick and is of very sturdy material for standing on during yoga and exercise. I use this for both types of uses. Is of lightweight material but solid material. Easy to carry around. Excellent value for the money.

Use for Yoga, really nice on hard floors as the mat is a good thickness.

Thick enough for your floor routines