Manduka BlackMatPRO 85-Inch Yoga and Pilates Mat

I wanted an exercise mat that was relatively portable and that would provide a stable exercise surface when exercising in various indoor locations, such as on wood flooring, carpet, or tile. After reading the reviews for this mat, I thought it would meet my requirements.

After using this mat for some time, here is what I like and don't like about the mat:

PRO:
* this mat easily rolls up and is portable
* this mat is not too heavy to carry around
* the length of the mat allows for coverage in a variety of exercises/poses

CON:
* the mat gets slippery when wet (as when sweating), which can be dangerous
* the mat is a little too narrow for my taste. For example, my hands are off the mat when doing a pushup, unless I use a narrow hand placement

Also, though this mat is marketed as a yoga mat and so is not expected to be able to withstand more rigorous use, one day I accidentally dropped a kettlebell onto the mat and the bottom edge of the kettlebell actually cut a hole through the mat. I mention this in case anyone is thinking of using the mat in a more general exercise setting.

So this mat seems fine as long as you stick with basic body-weight exercises and, as other reviewers suggest, you use a towel or something to help prevent you from slipping if you exercise enough to work up a sweat. But for the price I was expecting a little more. Get more detail about Manduka BlackMatPRO 85-Inch Yoga and Pilates Mat.