Does anyone use this mat for martial arts? Curious to know if the surface allows you to slide your feet across it with ease. Barefoot or w/ socks.
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We just received the mat, it does not look smooth to slide your feet across, it has a more of a textured finish
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I would advise that this would not work in bare feet - maybe with socks, I think it is designed more for stability and some cushioning during aerobic exercise when you would be wearing shoes.
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Absolutely. I find it more useful compare to yoga mats, which are usually narrower and thinner. The top surface of the mats are slightly corrugated so it is not slippery when you do workouts. It is both firm and cushioning. I built an area about 6'x10'. They can be quickly put away in less than two minutes.
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I use the slant board bare footed and with shoes. It has strips of black sandpaper to keep my feet in place, but the sandpaper does not hurt bare feet. I use it in my kitchen to remind me to use it several times a day. I am rehabbing a compound fractured ankle and damaged nerve. I need to stretch the tendons in the back of my ankle so I can dorsiflex.
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I own the large mat, and I'd say it's about right for a pair of my shoes (adult size 13) - but if you intend to use the small mat for a single pair of much smaller shoes, it might be a good fit. (I'd go with the larger size, though - I don't think it'd take up a whole lot more space.)
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The mat stays good on a hard floor, like in a gym. Have not tried on hardwood. The mat gets slippy when you sweat during the excercise. I like the size, but it could have more grip on its surface.
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I've found that you only sink into the mat when barefoot. I don't notice any significant sinking when wearing shoes.
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I don't wear it barefooted unless I have socks on. I wear it with my shoes on where ever I go or whatever I do.
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Depends on how tough your feet are. I did 3 workouts barefoot but it started chewing up my feet and made some tears. I had to switch the vibrams and I had no issues after that. The mat also bleeds when wet, so it will turn your feet black. But with all of that said, this mat is awesome.
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Yes. Actually, the mat didn't work for me. It was too slippery and I was able to return it for a full refund.
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This is the size of the mat. I put it on a wooden floor, and it slips and slides. My wife suggested that I put a rug underneath to prevent the slipping. I have not done that at this time.
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Dear David! Black Mat over Dark Gray Base! Perfect for placing feet on right?
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I love the mat. Great grip(I do hot yoga ) and holds up against sweat. It is dense thought I do put a cheap mat underneath. Most would be ok without but I am very sensitive to pressure in my knees.
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This mat provides better cushion than a standard yoga mat for abs but is firm. I use it on hard tile floors and it is fine. In response to the other answer about yoga I use it for yoga x all the time I find it less slippery than my yoga mat.
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I practiced without a towel and had an awful time slipping. I now have a Jade yoga mat which provides a much better grip. However, in my hot classes, everyone is required to bring a towel. I purchased a Yogitoes towel through Amazon and it's great. I would assume it would work well on all yoga mats. The Yogitoes towel (and many yoga towels) have small skidless rubber bumps on the side that lays on your mat which holds it in place. With some of the yoga towels (including the Yogitoes) you need to dampen the towel with water first; if you practice on the towel when it is completely dry, you'll slip on the dry towel surface. Hope that helped! I practiced without a towel and had an awful time slipping. I now have a Jade yoga mat which provides a much better grip. However, in my hot classes, everyone is required to bring a towel. I purchased a Yogitoes towel through Amazon and it's great. I would assume it would work well on all yoga mats. The Yogitoes towel (and many yoga towels) have small skidless rubber bumps on the side that lays on your mat which holds it in place. With some of the yoga towels (including the Yogitoes) you need to dampen the towel with water first; if you practice on the towel when it is completely dry,... » Read More I practiced without a towel and had an awful time slipping. I now have a Jade yoga mat which provides a much better grip. However, in my hot classes, everyone is required to bring a towel. I purchased a Yogitoes towel through Amazon and it's great. I would assume it would work well on all yoga mats. The Yogitoes towel (and many yoga towels) have small skidless rubber bumps on the side that lays on your mat which holds it in place. With some of the yoga towels (including the Yogitoes) you need to dampen the towel with water first; if you practice on the towel when it is completely dry, you'll slip on the dry towel surface. Hope that helped! « Show Less
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I use the mat for jazzercise, we don't use it for jumping but do kneel on it and do planks on it so it does have some give to it. Thicker than some I have seen.
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I hope the writing side is up, as that is how I use it. The mat has been working out very well for me. I just do some balance poses on the hardwood floor as I am not good enough yet to do them on the mat.
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I wouldnt try it with bare feet. I use it with my socks and training shoes on, I hope that answer your question. I read from one of the reviews somewhere on the net to use shoes. I love my Ironman it works really good.