It is important to choose a professional gym octagon mat

Fitness friends more and more, but there are still many people can not distinguish between gym octagon mat and yoga mat, and even many people use the yoga mat as gym octagon mat, now specifically about gym octagon mat and yoga mat in the end what are the differences:.

A, the use of different.

    1. yoga mat is mainly used to practice yoga, basic movements to stretch and relaxation.

    2. gym octagon mat is mainly used for fitness exercise, the basic action to run, jump, press mainly.

Second, the material is different.

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

Third, the size of different.

    1. yoga mat regular size 4575px * 1525px, slightly larger than the height of the practitioner, suitable for practicing various yoga asanas.

    2. gym octagon mat minimum size 4750px * 2000px, the maximum size is 7500px * 4500px, according to the different fitness exercises to choose the right mat size.

Fourth, the thickness of different.

    1. yoga mat thickness ranging from 1-15mm, different material thickness varies. PU rubber thickness between 1-6mm, TPE thickness in 6-15mm, soft and comfortable, practitioners choose the right thickness according to the practice stage they are in.

    2. gym octagon mat thickness 7-8mm, because most fitness sports are high-intensity sports, not thick or thin that keep the body smooth and protect the joints and the floor during exercise.

V. Different grip: 1.

    1. yoga mat material rubber foam, TPE foam, EVA, 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.

    2. gym octagon mat is made of high-density professional-grade PVC foam, high density, solid weight, suitable for almost all flat floors, grip force firm, the original seal when the movement.

Six, the durability of different.

    1. yoga mat surface layer focus on human skin affinity, barefoot on the mat practice delicate and comfortable.

    2. gym octagon mat surface layer is hard, wear-resistant and scuff-resistant, can withstand the high intensity training of shoes.