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Hooray! This no-slip Gorilla Mat is a record-low $100 for Prime Day — save over 30%
Give your joints a break and exercise on one of these cushy wonders instead of your basement floor.
Nothing ruins a workout like your joints absorbing all the impact from your thin carpets or hardwood floor. And if you're an apartment-dweller with cranky downstairs neighbors, you'd be surprised at how noisy a yoga session can be (that's to say nothing of your cardio routine).
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Instead of wreaking havoc on your joints and making enemies with your landlord, why not get a top-rated, extra-large, premium cushioned exercise mat with over 1,500 five-star fans? For October Prime Day, you can score a 6 x 4-foot Gorilla Mat exercise mat for over 30% off — just $100 — saving you $40.
Don’t let thin carpets be a pain in your … joints! Protect your workout with this extra-large mat that absorbs the impact.
Our Yahoo editors previously reviewed this exercise mat and noted its "premium materials and elite-level cushioning," calling it a worthwhile investment. However, it does come with a strong rubber smell right out of the box so you may want to give it several days to air out. Looking for a smaller yoga mat instead? Here are the best yoga mats that our experts have been tested and reviewed.
Why is this a good deal? 💰
This exercise mat generally goes for $150, and this is the first time we've seen it drop to $100. It's rare to find a high-quality exercise mat this large at such a good price.
Why do I need this? 🤔
At six feet in length and four feet wide, the Gorilla Mat is large enough for two people to stretch side-by-side on at once. This is extremely beneficial when you're sharing your workout space. Its extra-large size is also beneficial during active workouts that require more space than your standard yoga session. You don't have to worry about stepping (or jumping) off the mat when doing lunges in multiple directions, burpees or side slides.
For exercises that require you to be on your elbows or knees, you can also use it as a base mat and add a smaller mat on top for more cushion and support.
What reviewers say 💬
The Gorilla Mats have a 4.7 out of 5-star rating, with nearly 2,000 reviews.
Pros 👍
Customers rave about the mat's durability and slip resistance.
"I've had this mat for 2 years and have used it almost daily. I freaking love it! I used to work out on those jigsaw piece mats that you can get everywhere. They are fine for the price, but they slide all over and sometimes come apart with certain movements. This mat, however, is great! I got the 4x6," said one satisfied shopper. "I sweat a lot on this thing and it's good about never really letting the sweat soak in, so I use the included microfiber towel to wipe it. It's been great for a variety of workouts including yoga even though it's not as squishy as some yoga mats."
"This is SO perfect!" said another reviewer. "It really does not move at all, I can do ALL my workouts on it. Now not only am I not constantly pushing a yoga mat around but I have some cushion for all my jumping, lunges which is much easier on my feet and joints! ... I got the 6x4 size, I'm 5'1" and it's perfect."
"Best purchase I made for my home gym!" said a final fan. "When we moved from an apartment with hardwood to one with carpet, standard and even thick yoga mats were no longer cutting it. The difference is HUGE and honestly well worth the price; this thing really is built to last a lifetime! This mat is durable enough for shoes and thick enough that you don't feel the carpet's texture underneath without shoes. It's surprisingly easy to move despite its weight and size."
Cons 👎
As mentioned above, our reviewers complained about the strong rubber smell coming when you first open the mat. Another common complaint is that it does move around when used on top of carpet. While few mats can claim not to move on top of carpet, this is worth noting.
"This is really nice, but I got it in part to prevent sliding on carpet for working out, but it still does, unfortunately. I still have to move it back when it slides over. I really like the mat overall, however," "said one reviewer.
"It moved while doing my boot camp and also an hour vinyasa. Definitely too slippery when you get sweaty so you have to use your yoga mat on top of it," reported another.
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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