The 10 Best Workout Mats for Every Type of Exercise

Doing yoga or HIIT in your home gym just got so much better.

The 10 Best Workout Mats for Every Type of Exercise
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Designing the perfect home gym is more important now more than ever. Before you start shopping for equipment essentials like dumbbells and kettlebells, a top-quality workout mat is crucial and the foundation of your home fitness haven. We analyzed a variety of different exercise mats, zoning in on specs like thickness level, weight, cushioning, grip, and aesthetics. Then, we put them to the test through a series of workout movements ranging from low-impact exercises like pushups and squats to high-intensity interval workouts featuring burpees and skater lunges (we worked up a sweat!). Whether you're looking for a mat to get you through a pilates flow or to simply provide support during HIIT movements, we have top picks for all different types and levels of fitness.

Stefani Sassos is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences from The Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. Stefani handles all of Good Housekeeping’s nutrition-related content, testing and evaluation. She reports on all trending nutrition topics and aims to provide consumers with evidence-based nutrition content to encourage informed food choices and healthy living. Stefani also rigorously assesses food products to determine whether they meet the standards for the GH Nutritionist Approved Emblem, the GH Seal, and the GH Tested Program. She previously worked as a Senior Clinical Oncology Dietitian at The Cancer Institute at St. Francis Hospital and also ran her own private practice on Long Island. Stefani has an extensive fitness background as a personal trainer and indoor cycling instructor. She is dedicated to leading a healthy and active lifestyle, and inspiring others to do the same. Stefani is an avid CrossFitter and loves spending time with her big FIT Greek family.