http://theexercisemat.com Mon, 15 Nov 2010 03:54:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://theexercisemat.com/pilates-inner-thigh http://theexercisemat.com/pilates-inner-thigh#comments Sun, 24 May 2009 19:17:46 +0000 admin http://theexercisemat.com/?p=83 The exercise mat is a must for those who practice Pilates.  The inner thigh is about as hard to firm up as the tricep.  We seem to have mastered many exercises for our legs, even the areas plagued by cellulite.  Yet, for all the work we do to firm up our calves and our outer thighs, [...]]]> http://theexercisemat.com/pilates-inner-thigh/feed 0 http://theexercisemat.com/getting-started-with-a-workout-program-walk-walk-walk http://theexercisemat.com/getting-started-with-a-workout-program-walk-walk-walk#comments Sun, 17 May 2009 12:50:41 +0000 admin http://theexercisemat.com/?p=76 Getting fit does not have to cost a fortune. In fact, you can get a complete workout setup for less than $30.00. How? Buy an inexpensive exercise mat for $20.00 and a set of three exercise bands for $7.00. It is possible. Both can be purchased at one of those big box discount stores. Gym [...]]]> http://theexercisemat.com/getting-started-with-a-workout-program-walk-walk-walk/feed 0 http://theexercisemat.com/the-exercise-mat-and-resistance-bands http://theexercisemat.com/the-exercise-mat-and-resistance-bands#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:34:15 +0000 admin http://theexercisemat.com/?p=72 Once you have purchased your exercise mat, all that is needed to complete your tools for fitness will be resistance bands. With the two purchases almost every exercise imaginable can be completed. There is no need to spend hundreds of dollars on equipment that is bulky, heavy and may not be used. We have found [...]]]> http://theexercisemat.com/the-exercise-mat-and-resistance-bands/feed 0 http://theexercisemat.com/thera-band-exercise-mat http://theexercisemat.com/thera-band-exercise-mat#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:10:19 +0000 admin http://theexercisemat.com/?p=54 Thera-Band® Exercise Mats have been re-engineered with a new and improved material to provide maximum cushioned support for comfortable floor exercises and to help protect against injury.  This particular exercise mat is a must have when purchasing home exercise equipment.  In fact, it may be among the first items to purchase. Yoga, Pilates, or low [...]]]> http://theexercisemat.com/thera-band-exercise-mat/feed 2 http://theexercisemat.com/do-not-share-exercise-mat http://theexercisemat.com/do-not-share-exercise-mat#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2009 03:35:57 +0000 admin http://theexercisemat.com/?p=11 The exercise mat is personal.  Unlike many accessories and much of our workout equipment, the exercise mat should never be shared.  It's a matter of hygiene and cleanliness.  Perhaps, a few years ago this would not have been such an issue but today it is a primary concern. Many of us go to exercise class [...]]]> http://theexercisemat.com/do-not-share-exercise-mat/feed 0 http://theexercisemat.com/yoga-and-the-exercise-mat http://theexercisemat.com/yoga-and-the-exercise-mat#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:51:06 +0000 admin http://theexercisemat.com/?p=45 All Yoga enthusiast can be seen carrying a lightweight exercise mat with them to classes or gatherings of practitioners.  The Yoga mat is the only necessary accessory for those who perform asanas for weight control, mind control and meditation. The availability of mats has greatly increased as the number of practicing Yoga enthusiasts has grown [...]]]> http://theexercisemat.com/yoga-and-the-exercise-mat/feed 0 http://theexercisemat.com/pilates-and-the-exercise-mat http://theexercisemat.com/pilates-and-the-exercise-mat#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:05:14 +0000 admin http://theexercisemat.com/?p=20 If you are going to do Pilates, you definitely need an exercise mat.  Pilates, much like Yoga, is often performed on the floor.  Due to the easy nature of Pilates it is not necessary to have a very thick exercise mat like you would use if you were doing crunches.  The Gold's Gym mat that [...]]]> http://theexercisemat.com/pilates-and-the-exercise-mat/feed 0 http://theexercisemat.com/golds-gym-exercise-mat http://theexercisemat.com/golds-gym-exercise-mat#comments Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:33:06 +0000 admin http://theexercisemat.com/?p=17 One of the best exercise mats we have found for the money is a Gold's Gym mat that is sold at many retail stores and online.  Depending on your location, the Gold's Gym brand exercise mat can cost from $15 to $35.  On average we have paid $19. This has been our selection of choice [...]]]> http://theexercisemat.com/golds-gym-exercise-mat/feed 0 http://theexercisemat.com/exercise-mat http://theexercisemat.com/exercise-mat#comments Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:06:38 +0000 admin http://theexercisemat.com/?p=3 When thinking of beginning an exercise regimen the first investment in equipment should be in the exercise mat.  Too many of us run out to buy weights or other accessories before deciding we need to purchase an exercise mat.  Yet, the exercise mat is the most basic of workout tools, even before the workout wear. [...]]]> http://theexercisemat.com/exercise-mat/feed 2