i am elderly, and worry about tripping over the edge of this mat...is that a hazard with this particular mat?
789486
Tripping should not be a problem. The mat is heavy enough to sit well on carpet and the edges are beveled.
789487
the mat is tapered, so there is less of a chance to trip on the edge. I am getting older and it seems to work for me, better than the old squared off mat.
789488
Our mat lays flat on very thick carpet and the edge is tapered. It is very thick and the edge does not curl so I don't think you should worry about tripping on this mat. With that being said be careful when transitioning from one type of flooring to another kind because no one wants to fall.
267529
I don't think so. You should have no problems with the long side of the mats
264519
The board has strips of something similar to corse sandpaper to help keep your feet from slipping. I regularly used it bare foot and it didn't bother me at all.
1955209
OMG I have this exact same problem. I thought it was something I did "wrong".Yes I keep tripping over it and it has become a hazard, such as when carrying hot liquids for example.And annoying to boot.
1856051
Rough side up is how I placed mine. Makes sense to me to have traction for moving around in an office chair. The mat doesn't slip on the floor.
624028
The mat's rubber surface isn't particularly slick and the mat is very heavy. I wouldn't think it too likely to slip.
776126
The mat is heavy duty so it will not be blown away and tripping on it has never been a problem for me.
306133
I would be, the only concern is that the bottom mat is only about a 1/2 inch thick. Not much of a cushion.
879131
YES I do not recommend this product to anyone especially a elderly person. I think you would injure yourself .Don't waste your money on this I am 57 years old and I am fairly strong . the product is hard to use. Ask your doctor about the educator for pelvic floor therapy it does work for most people and you don't need a lot of strength to use it. My physical therapist recommended it. You can buy it online and it is real cheap I hope this helps you
1457006
I've done it both ways and really a nice thick mat is soooooo much nicer on your joints and less slippery than carpet. I'm older (55) so being nice to my joints makes sense. Mine is about 3/4 inch thick black puzzle mat that I got here on Amazon. I bought two sets and put them together to make a larger area. Well worth the $. The thin yoga mats really only help with the slipping part.
280639
I'm a senior so I can't take any chances either. This was absolutely the first mat that didn't slip... I throw it in the washer to clean it. Ugly color but who cares? Highly recommend it!
678466
It's pretty thin, but the top is crinkled, so less slippery than carpet. Your weight would push whatever touches the floor down into the mat--so it might actually be worth a try.
1746973
The mat slides too easily if on wooden floors. I'd use caution if jumping or excercising on it.
1888052
of course, there is no reason not to. as i have advised before, this is the perfect mat for all floor exercises but not standing balance exercises because the thickness does not allow you to get a firm grip or foot grasp of the floor. I ALWAYS USE IT ON A CARPET.
910772
The likelihood of it breaking is very very slim to none , but whats more critical is to make sure each step is fully locked in its position, because if one slips out of position ,it could have a domino affect from step to step . The odds of you ending all the way down are again very very slim , but just a few steps slipping and you could end up all the way down .
528401
Mine slips so easily I'm expecting to land on my behind one of these times. Not sure it is safe for me to use!
2216847
If you are doing the exercise correctly and land right it will not be a problem. This question is answered on the Beachbody web site