Using a great exercise mat makes all the difference when I work out. Something with traction that cushions my joints, doesn’t shift around as I move and is at least somewhat sweat-resistant ...

In our Lab tests: The GH fitness experts love this exercise mat for its large size that provides ample room for jump squats, Downward Dog and a variety of movements or poses. It’s on the pricier ...

Learn more› By Seth Berkman Seth Berkman is a writer covering fitness. He's showered with swim goggles and lugged thousands of pounds of weights on the subway to test durability. A yoga mat ...

Exercise mats can be particularly germy, but you can stay safe by carefully cleaning and disinfecting them when you work out.

treadmills and exercise mats tested positive for Staphylococcus aureus, according to a 2018 study in the Journal of Environmental and Public Health. Staphylococcus aureus is a type of bacteria and ...

Staphylococcus aureus is a type of bacteria and can cause infections.While Staphylococcus aureus is found on many gym surfaces, exercise mats are particularly germy. That’s partly because ...