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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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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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