Doing strength-based yoga poses, like Chair and Warrior II, can help you build and maintain muscle mass.

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If you're not too familiar with yoga, you might think it only makes you more flexible, but the truth is, incorporating yoga into your daily routine can increase your strength too.

"Mostly yoga is better known for its flexibility and balance," says registered yoga teacher Ashish Painuly. "But incorporating strengthening poses in [your] yoga practice tones muscles, connective tissues and hypermobile joints all over the body, which in turn, reduces the risk of injury [when practicing] advanced yoga poses."

In fact, a July 2011 study published in the International Journal of Yoga shows that a regular yoga practice helps not only relieve stress and anxiety, but it can also help build muscle mass and maintain strength, which can protect you from conditions, such as arthritis and back pain.

If you're looking to gain more strength from your yoga practice, Painuly recommends beginners start with two to three yoga sessions a week, ranging from 30 to 60 minutes depending on your fitness level. However, if you're a seasoned yogi and have a consistent practice, Painuly recommends incorporating strength-based yoga poses in your regular routine for four to five days a week.

"Some poses can't be perfected in one day they need consistent practice, where it's common to repeat the pose several times," Painuly says. "Practicing strengthening poses regularly helps to maintain a healthy and natural body posture, prevents the loss of muscle mass and improves bone density, which reduces the risk of osteoporosis."

Ready to get stronger? Here are seven yoga poses that will help soothe your body and mind, strengthen your muscles and leave you feeling accomplished at the end of your practice.

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Resist sinking your tailbone into the ground by drawing the shoulders down your back and pushing them away from your ears.

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Flow To Fit Yoga Open House 10/17/2020 | 10:00am

Virtual Open House! Organizers: Flow To Fit Yoga.

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Southbury Library Lobby Book Sale Reopened

The Friends of the Southbury Public Library has announced that Library Lobby Book Sale has now reopened. The sale is available during library business hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm and Tuesday, Thursday 9:30am - 6:30pm. Collection are refreshed Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Organizers: The Friends of the Southbury Public Library.

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Scarecrow Contest- ENDS 10/23/2020

When the leaves start to fall, be creative and make your scarecrow! Take a picture of your scarecrow and email to Parks & Recreation at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Winners will be announced at the end of October. Organizers: Southbury Parks and Recreation.

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Pumpkin Contest- ENDS 11/6/2020

Have some fun and paint or carve your funniest, scariest or most creative pumpkin. Take a picture of your scarecrow and email to Parks & Recreation at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Winners will be announced at the end of October. Organizers: Southbury Parks and Recreation.

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10/21/2020 -Virtual Book Club in October

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New Delhi (ILNS): A lawyers notice has been sent to yoga guru Baba Ramdev and the Director of Elephant Rescue Center Churmura (Mathura) by advocates of Agra district for an act of cruelty against an elephant on which the Baba was trying a yoga posture. The Baba fell down during his act and has been reportedly hurt, but the notice was for the well-being of the elephant.

Advocates Narendra Sharma, SP Bhardwaj, Gagan Sharma, Rajveer Singh and Rakhi Chauhan have sent this notice jointly, considering the act as cruelty against the animal under the Wildlife Protection Act.

The lawyers said that millions of people follow the yoga practices of yoga guru Ramdev, the founder of the Pantjali Yoga Peeth. The yoga guru has violated the Wildlife Protection Act by doing yoga on a creature that has place as a symbol of speech and religion.

The government prohibits the use and demonstration of organisms/animals kept in the special category (and exploitation) for commercial activity. There is a provision for punishment and fine on the violation. The director of Elephant Rescue Center Churmura has also not discharged his duties. Animal cruelty has been promoted, which is a dangerous message for wildlife and society.

The notice warns against taking legal action if there is no proper reply within seven days.

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Celebrate with ReVive Yoga

LakewoodsReVive Yoga Co. invites the public to stop by the studio between noon and 3 pm. this Saturday, Oct. 17. There will be raffles and giveaways of yoga-themed baskets donated by the yoga instructors. ReVive Yoga Co. opened a year ago. Just a few months after debuting, though, it had to temporarily close due to COVID-19. We know how important it is to offer a space for healing through yoga now more so than ever, said co-owner Nicole Gates. More here.

Eye of the Needle Winerys 12th Blend a medium-body combo of cabernet and merlot not only helps you show your Seahawks spirit with every pour, but a portion of the proceeds benefits Northwest Harvest. Now thats a win-win! The partnership is known as the Bottles for Bread campaign. With every 12th Blend bottle sold, two meals are donated to Northwest Harvest. Did we mention that each bottle is $15? To date, the winery has provided 200,000 meals to hungry Washington families in the course of six years. More here.

Open enrollment for 2021 Medicare coverage starts Oct. 15 and continues through Dec. 7. During the annual enrollment period (AEP) those who are newly eligible for Medicare (i.e., you turned 65 within the last year) can enroll for Medicare coverage. If you already have Medicare coverage, you can use the annual enrollment period to make changes to various aspects of your coverage. Read more here.

Tacoma musician Will Jordan said making his new EP,Be Good, which was released on Monday, was like going from living on a diet of fast food [to] having soul food for the first time in a long time. At a time when the country is hurting in myriad ways, Jordans EP offers a respite: its a collection of music that both soothes and engages. The EP is a joint project between Jordan and producer Eric E Jones, with every song written by Jordan and produced by Jones. More here.

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You know that exercise keeps you looking and feeling your best. But can extending workouts to your face have similar effects?

Possibly. Thats the idea behind face yoga, a growing trend that claims to deliver skin-lifting effects without surgery, needles, or even expensive skin-care products. While many people have been shelving their usual facials and procedures in favor of staying home and minimizing their risk of contracting COVID-19, some have turned to face yoga as a DIY approach to younger-looking skin.

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First things first: Face yoga doesnt involve the usual shavasana or Downward-Facing Dog poses youre familiar with from your yoga practice. Yoga is just a catchy way to say facial exercises that move the muscles on your face into certain positions kind of like yoga for your body. The idea is that performing these exercises will keep your face looking toned and young, lifting areas that are sagging and drooping, and trimming years from your visage.

The aim is to create a moment of self-care where you improve blood circulation for a healthy glow and reduce stress and tension in your face, says Elsa Jungman, PhD, a scientist, microbiome expert, and proponent of facial yoga based in San Francisco.

Most people hold tension in their faces, whether through facial expressions or too much time in front of a screen. All these daily activities cause patterns in how we use our face and the specific muscles we recruit, Dr. Jungman says. This is why we want to focus more on releasing and softening our faces to let go of these patterns and any held facial tension.

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Facial yoga is said to help counter those effects. According to two popular programs, Happy Face Yoga and Face Yoga Method, face yoga helps to:

Some dermatologists say theres some truth to these claims. The goal of face yoga is to increase the blood and oxygen supply to your skin, which improves the life of the cell, says Deborah Longwill, DO, a board-certified dermatologist atMiami Center for Dermatology in Florida and cofounder ofDoctor's Daughter Skincare. This leads to glowing and rejuvenated skin.

Lucy Chen, MD, a board-certifieddermatologist with Riverchase Dermatology in Miami, also says you could reduce visible signs of aging by toning the muscles through specific facial exercise training.

It should be noted, though, that there isnt much research about facial yoga or facial exercises. The most promising and most-often-cited support comes from research published in March 2018 in JAMA Dermatology. In the study, a group of participants ages 40 to 65 performed facial exercises for 30 minutes a day for eight weeks. Then for 12 more weeks, they practiced the exercises three to four times per week. At the end of the 20 weeks, the study participants saw improved upper and lower cheek fullness. They also looked younger at the end of the study, with two dermatologists estimating the participants average age was 50.8 years old at the start of the study and 48.1 years 20 weeks later.

You shouldnt expect drastic changes, though. The JAMA Dermatology study authors noted that their participant sample was small and the results were modest. And keep in mind that face exercises wont alter the texture of your skin, according to Harvard Health, though moving and stretching scarred skin through face yoga can lessen the appearance of scars.

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Leaning on face yoga as your go-to anti-aging regimen may backfire, too. Some experts say contorting your face in these ways can actually lead to more wrinkles.

Many facial wrinkles for example, crows-feet, laugh lines, and forehead wrinkles result from repetitive facial muscle activity such as frowning or smiling, Dr. Chen says. Some question whether routinely pulling your face and exercising those muscles could create wrinkles and fine lines.

Think of Botox, which works by freezing the muscles in the face in order to minimize the appearance of wrinkles. With face yoga, youre doing just the opposite, and if done too aggressively or incorrectly, Chen says facial yoga may actually accelerate signs of aging.

Not to mention, sweaty hands carry dirt, oil, and bacteria that can clog pores and cause breakouts. In fact, the American Academy of Dermatology Associationrecommends not touching your face to help prevent acne.

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Want to give it a try? Here are five exercises used in the JAMA Dermatology study. Jungman recommends practicing for five to 10 minutes each day to start, eventually working your way up to 15 to 20 minutes per day as part of your skin-care routine and self-care practice.

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SOUTH BEAVER TWP. A group of yoga devotees unrolled their mats in preparation for a class Saturday morning.

Are there any animals that you might be afraid of? Anybody afraid of chickens or turkeys, goats, sheep? asked Lisa Marie Sopko.

Its not the usual introduction to a yoga class, but this wasnt a usual class.

In fact, most of the people who attended the nearly 45-minute Yoga With the Animals session came not only for exercise, but to interact with animals thatgrazed in a bucolic pasture at Kindred Spirits Rescue Ranch.

Sopko, with husband John, owns the 20-acre, nonprofit farm thats been a sanctuary for neglected, abused, or abandoned animals for more than a year.

Proceeds from the first-time event will go toward building a multi-use barn to serve as temporary emergency shelter for humane officers statewide to house hoarded or neglected animals or as a pop-up shelter for animals needing housing due to natural disasters.

Animals were introduced gradually with Kevin, a Zebu steer; Zoe, a miniature horse; Saylor, a Nigerian dwarf goat; Scout, a donkey; Bluebell, a Nubian goat; and Pepper, a turkey among the first.

Im not exactly sure how its going to go, Sopko told participants. I expect that theyre (animals) going to be very interactive.

And she offered cautionary advice, especially when yogis engaged in downward and upward dog poses: Keep your eyes out for the animals that have horns as they could interpret those positions as a challenge.

If you see something running toward you, just stand up, she said.

Not to worry. The animals were respectful and decorous. As more were introduced mostly goats they were more interested in nibbling weeds, grass and low-hanging tree leaves on the pastures perimeter.

But Kevin was curious and sidled next to Marcy Rudolph of Baden.

It was pretty awesome, she said, as the cow, rescued last year at a horse auction, bent its head toward her.

She and niece, Sarah Westover of South Beaver Township, both practice yoga and love animals.

We dont really get farm life very much so its just nice to do something thats really unique and seemed really fun, Rudolph said.

Westover said she knew it was the right decision as soon as they arrived: Several animals in an enclosure ran to the fence to greet them.

This was great, Rudolph enthused. I would totally do this again.

Would definitely do it again, echoed Westover.

Natosha Durr of Chippewa Township came with her 10-year-old daughter Alianna. Both practice yoga.

Alianna has seen YouTube videos of yoga with goats.

Shes been wanting to do a goat yoga so this is a good mix of the two, Natosha said.

Ill probably have a goat or animal on my back, Alianna said hopefully.

The pair enrolled because its a good cause, said Natosha.

The event was a family outing for Brandy Woods of North Sewickley Township and her daughter, Maura, 4; mother Sherry Eiler of Darlington; and sister Candice Sprecker of Baden.

Maura loves animals, her mom said, and exercises around the home with us.

Im trying to support her, Eiler said of Sopkos animal rescue efforts. Shes a neighbor and I try to support her.

Its just a lot of fun watching them move about, Woods said of the animals. Well do as much as we can do to support what she (Sopko) does. Its really a great thing.

As yoga instructor Kristen Hannan of Pittsburgh guided participants through various poses, roosters crowed, horses whinnied, sheep bleated, and donkeys brayed.

Outdoors, animals, yoga all good things. Thats what we want, said Jen Stratakis of Robinson Township, reflecting on the pastoral peacefulness.

Yoga is moving your body in time with your breath. Its physically healing, its mentally calming, and adding the animals to it is like pet therapy, if youre an animal lover, of course. Theres soothing presence…Its fun having them interact with us as were moving our bodies and enjoying this beautiful day.

Leah Younkins of Moon Township thinks animals can sense the benefits we get from yoga the calming and it helps to calm them.

Elyse Mancini Ross of Brighton Township practices yoga but has never done so with animals.

I love yoga, I do lots of yoga, but I wanted to connect with the animals, she said, just to have the feeling of peace come through you with the animals, just connected with nature and the universe. Yoga just sweetens the pot. It feels really good.

Beth Newman of Mars was especially moved by the days event. She and Sopko have been friends since their middle school days. Newmans 20-year-old daughter Gabby, who aspired to be an equine veterinarian, spent the summer as an intern at Kindred Spirits Rescue Ranch.

On Aug. 5, three donkeys escaped a pen. In an attempt to herd them back, Gabby took an off-the-road vehicle in pursuit. Somehow the ATV rolled over on nearby Cole Road and Gabby was killed.

The days hence have not been easy for Newman, but shes bolstered by Sopkos plans to build the new barn and dedicate it to Gabby.

Lisa and I, were both people of faith and we both think that there needs to be something positive about it (Gabbys death).

It has to be Gods idea and Gods timing, but something good is going to come out of it and we think it would be wonderful to build another barn so she can help more animals, said Newman.

This whole farm she (Gabby) just loved it. I can just see her here. Everywhere I go is just an image of her so every time I come here its kind of like being with her, said Newman, as tears welled in her eyes.

I havent cried for a few days and when I say cry, this is just tearing up, she said. She loved every single animal. She knew all their names and their histories. She was the only one who could tell the difference between all the sheep.

As for the new barn being dedicated to her daughters memory, Newman said I cant imagine anything Gabby could want more. She just loved animals.

Sopko hopes to break ground this month on the new barn estimated to cost $62,000. So far, about $30,000 has been raised. She said 39 people registered for Saturdays event that cost $25.

Im pleased with the turnout, she said. Its wonderful. I had expected maybe 15 to 20 people.

Sopko said shed love to repeat the event again and again and again. I think its going to be something thats so great for the people as well as the animals.

HOW TO DONATE

Those interested in donating to the new multi-purpose barn to be built at Kindred Spirits Rescue Ranch in South Beaver Township that will serve as temporary emergency shelter for humane officers statewide to house hoarded or neglected animals or as a pop-up shelter for animals needing housing due to natural disasters can do so via website, Facebook or check.

Visit the website at kindredspiritsrescueranch.com or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KindredSpiritsRescueRanch.

Checks, made payable to Kindred Spirits Rescue Ranch, can be mailed to 500 Hodgson Road, Darlington, PA 16115.

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Yoga and meditation have become increasingly popular over the last few years. People of all ages have taken up these hobbies for various reasons.

Yoga is a combination of stretching, calisthenics, and breathing exercises that works muscles and can reduce stress. Meditation focuses on mental strength and sharpness along with breathing exercises.

While they are two different activities, meditation is commonly used in yoga.

According to Yoga Basics, a website dedicated to yoga, yoga was developed by the Indus-Sarasvati civilization in Northern India over 5,000 years ago.

Today, yoga classes and teaches can be found everywhere, and most likely with a waiting list. It has become so popular that there are unique classes with animals, partners, and children.

According to the Harvard Medical School, Hatha is one of the most popular styles [of yoga today]. Hatha yoga focuses on pranayamas breath-controlling exercises followed by a series of asanas yoga postures and ends with savasana a resting period.

Asanas include poses like downward dog, locust, and bridge. By holding your body in these positions for a set amount of time, it strengthens muscles and improves physical balance.

When holding yoga poses, it is recommended to focus on breathing and attempt to relax your body as much as possible. This is where yoga meets meditation.

The Harvard Medical School also said that yoga has been proven to lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar along with losing weight.

I began doing yoga during quarantine because I was bored, but now I do it almost every day, said sophomore womens volleyball player Courtney Maxwell. It really does reduce my anxiety and make me feel refreshed.

Anyone can pick up yoga, all that is required is some open space and a yoga mat. There are plenty of online videos and apps to help newbies get started.

Meditation does not require any equipment, but a brain and some time. It is best known for reducing stress in daily life and continuously keeping people positive.

Meditation can last for as little as five minutes or as long as hours. A person is required to sit still, close their eyes, and control their thoughts.

According to Healthline, meditation can also enhance self-awareness, lengthen attention spans, reduce age-related memory loss, potential fight addictions, and improve sleep.

Also according to Healthline, there is focused-attention meditation, which is a concentration on a single object, thought, sound, or visualization, and open-monitoring meditation, which encourages focusing on self-awareness of personal thoughts, feelings, or impulses.

Both yoga and meditation are easy to incorporate into daily lives. It is completely up to you how much time and energy is put into these new hobbies.

They are also easy to begin. There is no need for background information or amazing athletic ability; both hobbies were created to better yourself at your own pace and level.

By including meditation and yoga in a daily routine, a person will see positive results in both their physical and mental state.

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By: Lifestyle Desk | New Delhi | Updated: October 15, 2020 8:00:05 pm Training your mind to focus on pleasant imagery helps you to actively move away from negative thoughts and emotions, inducing a feeling of tranquility. (Source: Pixabay)

It is a well-known fact that most people suffer from sleep-related issues. In the last few months, as the pandemic has assailed, people have been all the more anxious and sleep-deprived. The daily stress of handling a job, taking care of personal responsibilities, planning for an uncertain future has taken a toll on many lives, also causing some physical and mental health issues.

Mindhouse, a mental wellness service offering platform providing a variety of guided meditation sessions and techniques stresses on the importance of adequate sleep. It says that over a period of time, insufficient sleep can take a heavy toll on the immune system, potentially setting you up for a number of different illnesses and ailments.

As such, the platform suggests five simple meditation and yoga techniques to help induce a state of deep calm; read on.

Progressive muscle relaxation

This exercise has been used by doctors since the 1930s to treat insomnia and to provide symptom relief for conditions like headaches and digestive disturbances.

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The technique involves tensing and releasing various muscle groups, one after the other, based on the premise that the physical relaxation induced by PMR can lead to a calmer state of mind, and in turn, better sleep.

Body scan meditation

As the name suggests, this technique is centred around meditatively scanning your entire body, to identify sensations of pain, or discomfort. This helps increase awareness of our own body, allowing us to develop greater insight into the causes behind these uncomfortable and unwanted sensations.

Visualization

Arguably the most expansive technique on this list, visualization is only limited by your own imagination. Training your mind to focus on pleasant imagery helps you to actively move away from negative thoughts and emotions, inducing a feeling of tranquillity, and significantly enhancing your overall mental well-being.

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4-7-8 breathing

Also known as Ratio Breathing, it is one of the many different rhythmic techniques that help put your mind and body in a relaxed state. The basic concept involves inhaling through the nose as you count to 4, and then to 7 and then exhaling as you count to 8.

Mindhouse recommends starting off with 4 cycles of this pattern and slowly working your way up to 8.

Yoga positions

There are various restorative yoga postures that help relieve stress, such as the reclining bound angle, the wide knee childs pose, and the reclining hero pose, which can set you up for a good nights sleep. They help diffuse tension thats accumulated in various parts of the body, such as the hips and hamstrings, and help to improve blood circulation in your feet.

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And since most of us spend much of the day sitting at a desk, these exercises could help loosen up various joints and muscle groups.

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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.

Experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute Wellness Lab evaluate countless fitness products year round to bring you the best of the best in terms of functionality and durability. 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!).

We even tested the mats on both carpet and hardwood flooring to see how they performed with floor traction. 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.

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Best Value Mat

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Many top-quality exercise mats can be quite heavy, but this lightweight option only weighs a little over two pounds and has helpful alignment markers to guide positioning and form during your workout. Made from a padded foam material, this mat had great cushion and a non-slip grip. It performed well with pilates and floor exercises, and we like that it comes in a variety of colors.

Best Non-Slip Mat

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This matscored high for quality and floor traction. Testers loved the non-slip grip that performed well from workouts ranging from yoga to high impact movements. The teal blue color is also a fun way to brighten up your home gym space.

Best Outdoor Mat

This Amazon favorite has over 38,000 global ratings and an overall 4.4/5 stars. Reviewers note that it's ultra thick, easy to carry, and also easy to roll up after a workout. Extra thick mats like this are ideal for floor exercises including core work, planks, and pilates. It's prime for outdoor workouts where you need some cushion from the rough grass or pavement.

Best Folding Mat

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A thin workout mat just won't cut it for those outdoor workouts, but this folding exercise mat from ProsourceFit provides a solution. With over 3,700 ratings on Amazon and an overall 4.7/5 stars, this mat scores high with reviewers for its portability and tri-fold feature that makes it compact for storage. Reviewers say it's ideal for floor exercises and corework.

Best Yoga Mat

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Experts in the Good Housekeeping Textiles Lab rated this pick from Liforme as best overall in their yoga mat tests.Their producttesters gave it perfect ratings for both the grip on hands and feet and the traction on the floor. But this mat isn't just for yoga; we found it performed well in all different types of exercises, from resistance band work to HIIT movements. The alignment markers came in handy for lunges and sumo squat foot placement.

Most Versatile Indoor Mat

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We love the beautiful print on this high-quality mat that was a top performer in our tests. The mat had great cushion even on hardwood floors, and stayed put during high-intensity exercises like burpees (even when we used it on carpet). The print also has a bit of a texture to it, and we found the grip ideal as well. Functionality and aesthetics get top marks, making this an excellent vibrant addition to any home gym whether for use on carpet or hardwood floors.

Best Ultra Thick Mat

Looking to step up your home gym game? Interlocking exercise mat tiles like these from Balance Form may be just what you need to protect your flooring and also amplify your workout. With an overall 4.6/5 star rating on Amazon and over 4,100 reviews, customers say that these mat tiles are durable and good quality. They are 1/2 inch thick and provide cushioning for all types of workout movements. We like that the set includes end borders so the corners of the mat look polished in your home gym.

Best Cork Mat

For those that work up an insane sweat,cork mats may be the solution for you due to their antimicrobial nature and ability to actually grip better as you get sweatier. When dry, cork mats can be too smooth and have poor grip, but this pick fromGurus had a better grip than other cork mats we tested (even when it was dry). It also had decent floor traction and is 5mm thick.

Best Mat for HIIT

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This pick had good grip for movements like planks and pushups, and it stayed put during HIIT exercises like skater lunges. It's also 72 inches long, which allows for ample room for movements like broad jumps and lunges.If you're aiming for a pristine home gym aesthetic, we like that this mat is offered in a variety of bright solid colors for a clean and polished look.

Best Large Mat

$154.99

Looking for something bigger than a standard mat but don't want to commit to interlocking mat tiles? This oversized, ultra-thick exercise mat is available on Amazon and has an overall 4.7/5 star rating. Reviewers note that it stays in place and is great for aerobics and HIIT workouts.It's even designed for activities like jump roping.

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