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Even if you don t feel like you need an extra-thick yoga mat for a morning flow, you might still want to grab this cushy creation for mat-Pilates classes. Many moves done on the Pilates mat require your spine to move through articulations that puts pressure on your back, which is why Pilates mats are traditionally thicker than yoga mats, Vanessa Huffman, director of teacher training at Club Pilates, previously told
Shape. In Pilates, thicker mats provide support for side-lying, prone (belly)-based moves, and standing-based moves. Also, standing on a cushion-like surface will force more foot muscles to stabilize the body, which activates more muscles overall.
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