Bodylastics Stackable Tube Resistance Bands vs Gaiam Performance Dry-Grip Yoga Mat

So right there, that cord is going to stop me from going any further. That'll stop you from damaging the band and then snapping it so quick. Recap: If...

The Guy I'm sold! Dry grip yoga mat is perfect for when things heat up. This lightweight yoga mat features an amazing top coat that absorbs moisture q...

Best of all it has a very wide pliable clear plastic sheaf covering the nylon webbing where the bands will be subjected to the most stress, which in my opinion places the least amount of wear and tear on the bands, allowing them to last longer. Indeed, the Flexsolate GIAB bands are 8 years old now and still in use, with only one having failed as it was used not in combination with another as I now recommend. The latex bands among the three models themselves differ in that as I mentioned before, the end of the Shredbands band popped its plastic ball that provided a stop where the carabiner strap attaches. The Flexsolate GIAB bands have held up even after eight years of exposure to salt air, as I live near the ocean where everything corrodes, (even the elastic in your underwear

I live in WI where temps. range from 90s in the summer to sub-zero in the winters & this mat, so far, has done well being stored in my car. (However, I have not yet had it over a winter.) This mat is big & comfortable! It gives me enough padding so that my bones & joints are protected on hard floors, but is also not too cushy that it throws off my balance

I have been able to exercise every muscle in the body and can really feel a burn towards the end.

The Gyam Soul Dry Grip is my pick for Bikram yogis and hot vinyasa yogis who sweat and know they are going to drench the mat. This review of the Gaiam...

I didn't like this and stopped using it after a week sadly. You read the reviews and look at the product and it seems like it'll solve all your gym needs at home. The truth is it sucks to use. If you've never tried to do your main body workouts with a band before, I would wait to buy this

I haven't had it for very long, so I can't speak to it's durability or odor properties. Upon first arrival and for the first few classes it does have a rubbery odor. The odor was a little annoying for my first class with it, but it airs out over time. I purchased Gaiam's mat wash along with it, and have used that per the instructions, and that may have helped with the odor

The equipment seems well made and it is comfortable I wanted something to help me keep in condition without taking a lot of time or a trip to the gym. I find the manual to be easier to use than the workout video. The video does show you how to adjust the length of the tubes by using your feet during workouts. I wish I had an extra door anchor so that I could complete my routines without having to move the anchor between exercises but I did converted the Small Anywhere Anchor using a piece of large swim noodle

Also, this mat seems to hold onto heat very well and it is uncomfortably warm against my bare skin during Bikram yoga. Although this mat is still very grippy without a towel, I do prefer to use one during Bikram. Cleaning/hygiene Since the mat seems to work by absorbing sweat, I was a little worried about how hygienic it is. After class, I lay my mat down and wipe it down with a half-water, half-vinegar solution and air dry