The difference between the front and back of yoga mat
Many people think that there is no difference between good and bad yoga mats, so they can be used casually. In fact, the smooth side is generally facing the ground, and the striped side is facing up, which will increase the friction during exercise and make the action better.
Generally, the yoga mats we buy are different on both sides, one side is completely smooth and flat, and the other side is uneven and striped. When using the yoga mat, the smooth and flat side faces down and the other side faces up, with ups and downs and stripes, which is the side we step on. In fact, there are many reasons to face up to the unsmooth side, such as anti-skid effect and helping training.
What material is good for yoga mats?
At present, there are two kinds of yoga mats on the market: EVA, PVC and TPE. It is generally recommended to use the latter two.
EVA pad
EVA mat is a low-end product with a very low price. This kind of yoga mat has a strong smell, poor elasticity and poor anti-skid effect, so it is not recommended to buy it.
PVC pad
The biggest advantage of PVC cushion is that it is affordable and can be bought everywhere, which belongs to mid-range products.
PVC itself is not soft or slippery. Only after certain processing can we make yoga mats and anti-skid mats.
When buying a yoga mat made of this material, always pay attention to its quality to avoid buying inferior products.
TPE pad
The yoga mat made of TPE is an environment-friendly yoga mat, which can be recycled. It is characterized by elasticity, good anti-slip effect, easy cleaning and strong grip.
Yoga mats made of this material are relatively high-grade in yoga mat products, mainly aimed at European and American markets and domestic high-consumption people.
Yoga mat recommendation
It has been half a year since I resumed yoga intermittently. A few days ago, a friend said that I had lost weight recently, and a friend praised me for looking good again. The feeling has not changed much, and the weight is maintained at about 52kg. I think yoga has corrected my posture, so it is really a lifelong push of yoga. My fitness appeal is to adjust posture and not lose weight. I have a good impression on my back, chopsticks legs and Skeleton Hand, which is really a personal aesthetic. I know that many girls still regard thinness as beauty, but when I was in the gym, I really saw many girls with extremely beautiful figure lines. I didn't pursue the special European hips and thighs, but I really couldn't take my eyes off the girl with beautiful and slender muscles. And I do find that many thin girls have poor manners, not elegant enough at first, and not elegant enough at last. So I recommend you to practice yoga.
I'm a beginner in yoga, and I dare not give any advice, but I will share my understanding of the equipment. About thickness: novice can choose 6-8mm, experienced: 4-6mm has high stability, and professional can choose1-4 mm. At first, I bought a 3mm one casually and found it really painful ... After all, I don't have much meat, and many postures really hurt, so I chose Lululemon's 5mm rubber model this time, and the feeling of using it was just a leap and a touch.
Personally, I believe that materials will be linked to comfort, anti-slip and softness to a great extent. From low to high: NBR, PVC, tpe, rubber, flax. Linen is the most natural, but the comfort seems a little poor, but I haven't tried it, mainly because it will be more troublesome to buy it here, so I finally chose rubber. Whether it is grip or comfort, it is really good.
Actually, there are many professional brands to choose from, but in Hong Kong, Lululemon is the most convenient and professional brand for me. Btw, I like its sales very much. It's really good. Recommend it to friends who like yoga as much as I do.