Large cardio mat - Page 3

Lucky Star · 02-21-19, 07:33 PM

LOL, I make myself crazy.

The thing holding me back from ordering the GxmMat is the two reviewers who said there there bad creases in their mats. In one case, the reviewer upped their rating because the company replaced the mat. (To be fair, the company reached out to the other reviewer as well.)

However, the first reviewer went on and on about the greatly improved quality of the replacement mat, how much better and sturdier it was. It had me thinking: Was the first a different quality to begin with? Why would it be so much better? Does the company use different suppliers? I wouldn't want to order one and get a lesser quality mat, though it seems unlikely. (See, I make myself crazy.) Anyway I never read anything like that about Square 36. I may order with them.

sherry7899 · 02-21-19, 07:37 PM

Gina, I totally understand.

My mat did not have any creases in it, so hopefully that one was a fluke. I understand buying the Square 36 one since they have more reviews. Square 36 did not offer the size I wanted-six feet by five feet-so that is one of the reasons I bought from Gxmatt. I would love a larger mat, but the room I am using it in does not have the space since I already have a recumbent bike and treadmill in there.

Enjoy whatever you buy!

Sherry

ETA: Square 36 did come in 6 foot by 5 foot. Oh, well!

superfit41 · 02-24-19, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucky Star

And thanks, Sherry #2!

I think the cardio mats are different to barefoot-style mats...more slippery I think.

Yes, I have the round blue one that I have seen in some of Jessica's workouts. I don't use this one for cardio. I use it mostly for barefoot workouts. I have seen the black rectangle one in some of her other workouts. I wonder if that one is thicker and heavier?

Sherry

Lucky Star · 02-24-19, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by superfit41

Yes, I have the round blue one that I have seen in some of Jessica's workouts. I don't use this one for cardio. I use it mostly for barefoot workouts. I have seen the black rectangle one in some of her other workouts. I wonder if that one is thicker and heavier?

Sherry

I *think* it is. Not sure.

Today I ordered the 6'x8' GxmMat, the same product that Sherry7899 has, just in a different size. My fingers are crossed that it will be the perfect mat for me, and I'm excited!

sherry7899 · 02-24-19, 10:36 PM

Gina, I hope you like it!

Lucky Star · 02-24-19, 11:50 PM

Thanks Sherry.

Happy Big Day tomorrow!!!

Lucky Star · 02-27-19, 09:22 PM

Got my mat yesterday and I've already used it to exercise 3x. Love!!

sherry7899 · 02-27-19, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucky Star

Got my mat yesterday and I've already used it to exercise 3x. Love!!

Wonderful! I am so glad you love it. I was nervous if you would like it.

Thanks for the birthday wishes.

Lucky Star · 02-27-19, 11:43 PM

Oh no worries Sherry, I knew I'd like it! And if there had been any major issues I would've contacted them. I'm certain it's a virtually identical product to Square 36.

It's so nice to have this size. My husband and I exercise together on Saturdays (lately we've been doing Erin O'Brien's Strong Body, Fit Body) and I really wished for the extra width so we could workout side by side comfortably.

Hope you did something fun on your birthday!

manleym · 03-27-19, 01:47 PM

I'm looking at Gxmmat cardio mats and am wondering how thick they are - if there is enough cushioning for plyos, HiiT, Cathe. I've read reviews that someone put puzzle mats underneath for more cushion. Do you find the cardio mat has enough cushioning for a hardwood floor? We just got hardwoods so I'm trying to find a mat that will have enough cushioning, be easy to move, etc. I'm using a puzzle mat temporarily but they slide too much. Thanks for any advice!

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02-21-19, 07:33 PM
Lucky Star VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A helluva town	LOL, I make myself crazy. The thing holding me back from ordering the GxmMat is the two reviewers who said there there bad creases in their mats. In one case, the reviewer upped their rating because the company replaced the mat. (To be fair, the company reached out to the other reviewer as well.) However, the first reviewer went on and on about the greatly improved quality of the replacement mat, how much better and sturdier it was. It had me thinking: Was the first a different quality to begin with? Why would it be so much better? Does the company use different suppliers? I wouldn't want to order one and get a lesser quality mat, though it seems unlikely. (See, I make myself crazy.) Anyway I never read anything like that about Square 36. I may order with them. __________________ ~ Gina ~ "Remain cheerful, for nothing destructive can pierce through the solid wall of cheerfulness." ~Sri Chinmoy "We are so fortunate that we get to exercise!" ~Erin O'Brien

02-21-19, 07:37 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Gina, I totally understand. My mat did not have any creases in it, so hopefully that one was a fluke. I understand buying the Square 36 one since they have more reviews. Square 36 did not offer the size I wanted-six feet by five feet-so that is one of the reasons I bought from Gxmatt. I would love a larger mat, but the room I am using it in does not have the space since I already have a recumbent bike and treadmill in there. Enjoy whatever you buy! Sherry ETA: Square 36 did come in 6 foot by 5 foot. Oh, well! __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

02-24-19, 10:36 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Gina, I hope you like it! __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

02-24-19, 11:50 PM
Lucky Star VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A helluva town	Thanks Sherry. Happy Big Day tomorrow!!! __________________ ~ Gina ~ "Remain cheerful, for nothing destructive can pierce through the solid wall of cheerfulness." ~Sri Chinmoy "We are so fortunate that we get to exercise!" ~Erin O'Brien

02-27-19, 09:22 PM
Lucky Star VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A helluva town	Got my mat yesterday and I've already used it to exercise 3x. Love!! __________________ ~ Gina ~ "Remain cheerful, for nothing destructive can pierce through the solid wall of cheerfulness." ~Sri Chinmoy "We are so fortunate that we get to exercise!" ~Erin O'Brien

02-27-19, 11:43 PM
Lucky Star VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A helluva town	Oh no worries Sherry, I knew I'd like it! And if there had been any major issues I would've contacted them. I'm certain it's a virtually identical product to Square 36. It's so nice to have this size. My husband and I exercise together on Saturdays (lately we've been doing Erin O'Brien's Strong Body, Fit Body) and I really wished for the extra width so we could workout side by side comfortably. Hope you did something fun on your birthday! __________________ ~ Gina ~ "Remain cheerful, for nothing destructive can pierce through the solid wall of cheerfulness." ~Sri Chinmoy "We are so fortunate that we get to exercise!" ~Erin O'Brien

03-27-19, 01:47 PM
manleym Join Date: May 2018	I'm looking at Gxmmat cardio mats and am wondering how thick they are - if there is enough cushioning for plyos, HiiT, Cathe. I've read reviews that someone put puzzle mats underneath for more cushion. Do you find the cardio mat has enough cushioning for a hardwood floor? We just got hardwoods so I'm trying to find a mat that will have enough cushioning, be easy to move, etc. I'm using a puzzle mat temporarily but they slide too much. Thanks for any advice!