My trusty yoga mat that I've had for the last 10 years has (finally) given up after years of workouts. It has creases that won't smooth out and the once-premium materials don't feel how they used to. So, I'm using the sales this Black Friday to find a new one.
Luckily, I'm very familiar with the best yoga mats and the best thick yoga mat alternatives out there, having tried and tested many of them over the years. I'm looking for one I can practice yoga on at least a couple of times a week and use for at-home strength workouts when I can't get to the gym.
Of all the options, brands like Liforme, Lululemon, and Kimjaly at Decathlon are some of my favourites. While they each have something different to offer, they combine premium materials at 4 to 6mm thickness to offer effortless support.
Black Friday yoga mat sale
Quick links
- Liforme Majestic Carpet Yoga Mat:
Was £150Now £90 (save £60) at Liforme - Liforme Classic Yoga Mat & Travel Mat Bundle:
Was £170Now £144 (save £26) at Liforme - Lululemon The Workout Mat 66m:
Was £88Now £69 (save £19) at Lululemon - Liforme Classic Yoga Mat:
Was £110Now £93.50 (save £16.50) at Liforme - Maximo Yoga Mat 12mm:
Was £30.99Now £17.99 (save £13) at Amazon - Pro Fitness 10mm NBR Yoga Exercise Mat:
Was £32Now £22 (save £10) at Argos - Kimjaly Ultra-Grippy Yoga Mat:
Was £49.99Now £39.99 (save £10) at Decathlon
Best deals in the Black Friday yoga mat sale
How to find a yoga mat in the sale
- Look at reputable retailers: Before you add any mat to your basket, make sure you're shopping from a reputable retailer. Shopping off marketplaces like Amazon is a good idea if you're looking to save and certain finds on there are worth buying, but where possible opt for retailers that sell their own products (like in the Lululemon or Sweaty Betty sale) or well-known brands.
- Check reviews: The first thing I do when I'm shopping for a yoga mat I haven't had before - or one I've not bought for a while, as product quality can change - is check verified reviews. When looking at these, I consider what's been said about the mat in the last year.
- Consider what you need: I do almost do yoga every day at home so I need a mat that can keep up, so I prioritise premium materials that aren't going to degrade easily with constant use. Occasionally, I use my mat to do strength training at home, so I don't want anything above 6mm in thickness. Before buying, consider what you need and how you'll use your chosen mat.
- Work out your budget: Yoga mats range from about £10 to upwards of £100, so you need to know how much you're comfortable spending before going to the checkout.
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