Is Yoga Mat Different Than Exercise Mat?

Fitness more and more people, but there are still many people can not distinguish between fitness mats and yoga mats, and even many people use yoga mats as fitness mats, fitness mats and yoga mats in the end what are the differences

1. Different uses:
Yoga mat is mainly used to practice yoga, the basic movements to stretch and relaxation, such as downward dog, mountain, cat, baby pose, jerk, etc.;

Fitness mat is mainly used for fitness exercise, the basic movements to run, jump, press mainly, such as T25, P90X, Insanity, HIIT, jumping exercise, jump rope, bobbie jump, etc.

2. the material is different:
Yoga mat material is generally divided into rubber foam, TPE foam, EVA, latex mat, NBR mat, etc.. Uniform surface particles, full of bubbles, soft feel, and non-toxic, tasteless, non-slip, rebound ability as well as affinity for human skin, is the ideal choice for yoga practitioners.
Professional fitness mats are made of high-quality environmentally friendly PVC, hard surface, wear-resistant and scuff-resistant, natural and environmentally friendly, odorless, safe and non-toxic, non-slip grip, resilience, shock resistance super, high-end quality.

3. the size of different:
Yoga mat regular size 183cm * 61cm, slightly larger than the height of the practitioner, suitable for practicing a variety of yoga asanas;
Professional fitness mat minimum size 190cm * 80cm, the maximum size is 300cm * 180cm, according to different fitness exercises to choose the right mat size, the larger the size for large, high-intensity training more cool!

4. the thickness is different:
Yoga mat thickness 1-15mm varies, the thickness of different materials are not the same. PU rubber thickness between 1-6mm, TPE thickness in 6-15mm, soft and comfortable, practitioners choose the right thickness according to the exercise stage they are in;
Professional fitness mat thickness of 7-8mm, because most fitness exercises are high-intensity sports, not thick or thin that keep the body smooth and protect the joints and the floor when exercising.

5. Different grip:
Yoga mat material rubber foam, TPE foam, EVA,CORK, latex mat, NBR, with lightweight and portable characteristics, in the static yoga asana, grip contact suitable, but in the substantial movement when the mat will follow the movement and move;;
Professional fitness mats are made of high-density professional-grade PVC foam, high density, solid weight, suitable for almost all flat floors, grip firmly, the movement of the original seal.

6. durability is different:
Yoga mat surface layer focus on human skin affinity, barefoot on the mat practice delicate and comfortable;
Fitness mat surface layer is hard, wear-resistant and scuff-resistant, can withstand the high intensity training of shoes.