When it comes to having fitness equipment and gear littering our homes, most of us only want what’s necessary. Of course, there are people who want every new fitness gadget even if they know it will be gathering dust. But that’s not the majority. Most of us question every purchase, wanting to know if what we are spending our money on is absolutely necessary or if it’s something that can wait for another time. We get questions like these all the time for the P90X products. And while most of them are completely optional, they all also serve very legitimate purposes. This is true for the manduka mat as well.
The P90X Manduka Mat is a high quality piece of home workout equipment. It was designed to cushion the joints and give you a nonslip workout surface for the P90X workouts. It’s made of high quality, durable materials and is extra thick. This mat isn’t your typical yoga mat—it’s thicker and larger to provide a softer landing and a bigger surface area. It’s slip resistant even when wet and has two different textures to fit your particular workout needs. This isn’t just any old workout mat—it’s the same one used by Tony Horton.
So, is the P90X Manduka Mat absolutely necessary? No. But it is highly recommended. You can get through the P90X workouts just fine without this piece of equipment. But when it comes to having all the right products for your P90X success, this is one of the most highly recommended products we carry.
So, why would you want the Manduka Mat? This workout mat was made specifically for the P90X workouts. Both Plyometrics and Yoga X demand a good mat and this one fills the need for both workouts. Plyo and Yoga are very different workouts. One is all about jumping and cardio and the other is a gentle (not easy!), strength training and stretching routine. But where they come together is in the need for a good work surface.
A high quality yoga mat gives you plenty of space to work and a nonslip surface. The Manduka Mat has both. A good Plyo mat is thick and cushions your joints when you are jumping and landing. Again, the Manduka Mat fits the bill perfectly.
Is the P90X Manduka Mat a requirement? Not at all. But when you want to make sure you have all the tools that can help you reach your fitness goals, this is definitely a product you’ll want to consider.

P90X is a seriously intense program. While the need for a mat is apparent in Yoga, the Plyometrics workout is seriously high impact. The