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Is the P90X Manduka Mat Really Necessary?

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.

 

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Using the P90X Yoga Mat

Manduka Plyo Yoga Mat

We’ve been over this before—one of the best parts about P90X is that you don’t need a lot of additional equipment to make it work. That having been said, if you do want to expand your home gym equipment, Beachbody has developed some awesome accessories to go with P90X. This includes the P90X resistance bands, the push up stands, the chin up bar, and the P90X Yoga Mat.

Don’t let its name fool you; the P90X Yoga Mat isn’t just for use with the Yoga X Workout. It’s great for any floor work and comes in handy with Plyometrics too. It’s a versatile piece of equipment that you really can’t go wrong with. Perhaps the best part: there are two to choose from.

Both the Yoga Monster Mat and the Manduka Plyo Yoga Mat are both considered the P90X Yoga Mat and they are both high quality products.

The Yoga Monster Mat is the basic P90X Yoga Mat. This product is a great addition to your home gym and definitely won’t break the bank. You can watch a video of the mat in action on its product page to get a better idea of the quality of it.

The Manduka Plyo Yoga Mat is like the granddaddy of all yoga mats. This thing is far more than a generic mat to keep you from slipping. It’s about one-quarter inch thick and provides cushioning for your joints when you’re doing the highest impact workouts (Plyometrics anyone?). It’s larger than most yoga mats to give you a larger workout area. The measurements are 26 inches by 72 inches—perfect for a P90X Yoga Mat or a nap when the workout is over. Best of all, it won’t get slippery when you are dripping sweat all over it.

A P90X Yoga Mat is as much about safety as it is comfort. Whether your workout space is carpeted or hard woods, the surface of either of our mats is far superior, when you are stretching into complex yoga poses or leaping high in the air during plyo.

You don’t have to buy a P90X Yoga Mat; it’s not required. But it is an excellent investment. It can be used for several of the P90X workouts and can also be used in other yoga and home fitness programs. If you’re still unsure, take a look at the product reviews left by some of our customers on the mat pages. You’ll be impressed with what they’ve found.

 

 

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The Manduka Black Mat: Superior Quality Plyo/Yoga Mat

P90X is a seriously intense program. While the need for a mat is apparent in Yoga, the Plyometrics workout is seriously high impact. The Manduka Black Mat provides cushioning and support for those repetitive landings, protecting your joints and ensuring a solid, non-slip contact with the floor. While other Yoga mats might keep you from slipping during regular workouts, they usually can’t provide the comfort and extra cushioning of the Manduka Black Mat.

 

The reason for a mat in Yoga is apparent to anyone who has done a Yoga workout before. As you twist, bend, and stretch, you need a surface that will hold you steady and prevent slipping. Many moves require your feet and hands to be on the floor, some distance apart, while you stretch and reach. Carpeting or hardwoods would have you slowly slipping, getting you into an ineffective battle with balance. The Manduka Black Mat prevents slipping even when you are drenched with sweat. If you know Yoga X, then you know how valuable this feature can be!

Plyometrics sends you soaring into the sky and landing lightly like a gazelle. Okay, most of us can’t land silently. But as we work on perfecting our soft landings and easy take-offs, our joints need the extra cushioning of the Manduka Black Mat. The mat is a nice quarter-inch thick and helps to keep your ankles, knees, back, and hips injury free.

Finally, you can use your Manduka Black Mat anytime you hit the floor. Ab Ripper X and the push-ups in your Chest & Back DVD can both benefit from the surface of the Manduka Black Mat. No one wants their carpet to get sweaty or to get up from crunches with carpet fibers stuck to their back, the Manduka Black Mat provides the smooth workout surface perfect for getting on the floor and getting ripped.

 

High quality durable materials make the P90X Manduka Plyo/Yoga Mat a great investment for anyone doing the P90X program.

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