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Pilates Mat

You will need to pick your Pilates mat carefully. The point of the mat is to give you a surface to work on that is hard enough that you can balance and be aligned properly, but soft enough that you won’t be injured while exercising. You don’t want to just get the first one you see.

When you start shopping for a Pilates mat, try to find some stores that are known for selling really good Pilates products. Many people who are new to the workout think that a yoga mat and a Pilates mat are the same thing. This is far from the truth. Yoga mats are generally too thin to be any good for Pilates.

You will also want to make sure that the mat is portable. Many centers provide Pilates mats to their students, so if you buy one it will mostly be for at-home use, but you want to be able to take it with you if you need to. Getting a mat that comes with a bag or straps to keep it rolled up is a good start.

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