I train regularly at my boxing gym, but sometimes I also exercise at home. My carpeted floor is still pretty hard, and doing situps and other floor exercises are uncomfortable, so I was in the market for an exercise mat. This Danskin mat seemed to have everything I needed for a decent price.
~ Product Description
The Danskin Deluxe Fitness Mat is made from a closed cell, blue-colored ribbed foam which Danskin tells us is impervious to water and sweat. This mat conveniently rolls up for storage or portability, and is secured with an included black elastic strap that also serves as a carry strap. Great design!
The mat measures 24" X 68", and is one-half inch thick. It's designed to be non-slip, and suitable for pilates, yoga, stretching or other such floor exercises. I paid $29.99 at a local sporting goods store, but I think if you shop around you can find it cheaper.
~ My Experience
I don't do yoga, but rather use my Danskin Deluxe Fitness Mat for situps, pushups, and other exercises where I'm on my knees or elbows, etc.
The mat unrolls pretty well, although at the end where it was rolled the tightest it tends to maintain a slight curl, although it presses out pretty well and goes flat if you just push on it or press it down with your foot. The strap that secures it into the roll goes on and off easily.
The surface has a very slight ribbed textures, which I really like, beacuse it's just enough to help reduce your skin sticking to the mat. The cushiness of this mat is perfect! It definitely cushions a hard floor, yet you can stand on it and not be wobbly.
I'm using this on a carpeted floor, and I haven't had any problems with it moving or shifting. I tried it out briefly, just for this review, on my tile floor, and it does move just ever so slightly if I TRY and make it move. I don't think slippage would be an issue though.
It doesn't seem to get slippery when I sweat, and again, the ribbed texture helps a little bit there as well. I haven't been using this for a very long time, so I can't really say how well it will last, but it seems durable and well made.
When you're done exercising, just roll it up and secure the with elastic strap and you're good to go. The strap is also a convenient carry handle. This mat is very lightweight and easy to carry.
~ Final Thoughts
The Danskin Deluxe Fitness Mat offers the perfect amount of cushion, is large enough for most anybody, conveniently rolls up for storage or taking along to class, and is available at a decent price. This is a great home exercise mat. Check it out!
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