Yes, our exercise mat will have enough shock absorption for HIIT workouts on a cement floor.

- Rachel Customer Support Sensu

It is a raised grid pattern. IT is comfortable to stand on barefoot and helps prevent against sliding. However, it does not impede movement. The surface does not become sticky and does not, sink in with repeated usage on a specific area of the mat. Hope this helps

- John W

For sure. It's like a dense yoga mat.

- Ryan G

It’s nice. Yes you can use it barefoot.

- Elylia

Yes you can use it barefoot comfortably, I use it for yoga (barefoot) and for my other workouts with sneakers, so far there has been no issue with slipping ( barefoot) or damage from wearing sneakers. Very happy with this mat.

- Customer

The mat has very fine texture that your feet grip while exercising so there is no slipping. Great mat. Stays flat and very comfortable to use on a tile basement floor

- Customer

Yes it’s good for bare feet as well. I found the mat to be excellent quality.

- Customer

Yes our exercise mat is durable enough for your gym equipment to sit on.

- Rachel Customer Support Sensu

I have mine on carpet and it doesn’t move. It’s very grippy.

- Terry

If they’re on a firm surface I don’t think they would!

- Customer

They shouldn’t slide. But you could use duct or gorilla tape to tape them together

- Customer

No, the side of the mat that contacts the floor is made of a non slip material. It has not slipped during use.

- Customer

We have ours on a cement floor and I can do high intensity workouts with out it budging! I can’t say for sure if it would have the same hold on a carpet though. (Not sure what flooring you are using it on)

- Kristie-Lee G

I have 2 mats and they stay together pretty good

- Susan D

Never know unless you try! Given how rare a warranty does cover wear from usage, I wouldn't count on it though.

- Customer

No it is harder then a yoga mat. I do kettlebell workouts on it and it's perfect for that. It's also on carpet. Hope this helps.

- Mike

It’s harder and thicker than a yoga mat, I’d say about an inch thick

- Customer

Yes, but is is a lot thicker. It would be better for HIIT than a yoga matt

- Susan D

Yes, our exercise mat will have enough shock absorption for HIIT workouts on a cement floor.

- Rachel Customer Support Sensu

It is definitely harder because it is designed to to cardio on it. I love jumping on it, has great cushioning but if you like something soft for floor work, it is not as soft as a yoga mat.

- Beatriz

Yes you can cut to fit in an area.

- Rachel Customer Support Sensu

I would think you could. It isn't too thick to be able to cut it.

- Terry Schick

I don’t see why not. Would need a sharp exacto-knife.

- Kristie-Lee G

Sure no problem. Great product.

- Customer

The difference is:

Exercise mat = More durable, surface design for shoes, higher density and suitable for exercises with shoes such as Jump rope, HIIT, Aerobics.

Yoga mat = Surface design for without shoes, lighter, less density and recommended for exercises without shoes such as Yoga, Pilates, stretching.

- Rachel Customer Support Sensu

This is thicker than a yoga mat and more sturdy, so you can do more than just yoga on it but it also works great for yoga. It’s much larger than a yoga mat.

- Customer

I believe it is a lot more durable. Perfect for HIIT. I love it😊

- Serena Williamson

This mat is more durable, for example if you’re doing burpees or mountain climbers these usually rip up a yoga mat in a short period of time this mat doesn’t. Also a yoga mat moves sometimes on the floor and this one doesn’t move around.

- Customer

I believe the yoga mat offers a little more cushion but I’d recommend either mat to anyone. I work out with kettle bells as well as doing push-ups, sit-ups and this mat has a great grip, extremely durable doesn’t smell or slip. I have the workout mat and it’s well worth the money.

- Terry

Blue side down.

- Kristy-Lee G

I put the blue side on the floor, and the black side is the side facing up. I think the blue side looks like little suction cups so it makes me think it should be making contact with the floor.

- Terry

We use it on a low pile carpet and it works well, distributes weight evenly and is firm mat.

- Peter Wellsman

I would assume so. The material seems durable.

- Natalia

Absolutely! It is black so the sun would make it hot tho.... something to consider

- Sarah B

I had it outside on the grass the other weekend. It worked great. It’s not rigid so it still flexes under weight but great for an outdoor work out.

- MIke

Yes. It’s very durable.

- Terry

It’s probably not designed to stay out there long term but definitely, although I would use it on a hard surface, not grass

- Customer

I have skipped on it and it doesn’t tear! It’s quite sturdy, I bought it as a replacement for another brand that was constantly shedding.

- Abi

I have not skipped on it, but I have used a variety of equipment and it has not damaged.

- Susan D

I have found the cushioning quite good. I have back and knee issues and do not experience them when using this mat. I hope this helps.

- Beaver Tail

Yes, it's great for cardio exercises such as "jogging in place"

- Rachel Customer Support Sensu

This mat has a nice thickness and would certainly work on an asphalt / concrete surface. It's possible that type of surface, depending on temperatures, could degrade the integrity of the mat surface. Placing it on some kind of tarp, blanket or other protective layer between mat and asphalt would be my recommendation. The quality of the mat in and of itself is fantastic in my opinion. The size is really great too. I'm a 5'6" woman of size and I find it really spacious for what I want to do.

- Sara

Yes, once unrolled our exercise mat will be completely flat and will remain stationary while being used. The corners will not curl. - Rachel Customer Support Sensu

Here are a few simple steps to clean your exercise mat.

1. Add warm water and a few drops of bleach free dish soap into a spray bottle.

2. Spray your mat with the solution then wipe with a microfiber towel.

3. Let it dry completely before rolling up or using again.

- Rachel Customer Support Sensu

I think it is.

- Luis

I do not think sliding discs would work well with this mat. I haven't tried the blue side yet so I am unsure. The black side gives a good grip which is what I was looking for. Sliding discs work better on carpet.

- Sara

so far it works with my thick bedroom carpet although for intense workouts, it tends to move a bit but the thickness and weight of the mat helps it to stay put

- Christian Aquino

I would think so. I have tile and wood floors and this mat is great.

- Yvonne

It slips a little bit on carpet when I do sit ups but not bad. No problem with stretching and working with my resistance bands.

- Donald Maitland

When you unroll the mat it lays flat immediately and I've done that a couple of times only. Multiple rolls might make a difference but I couldn't say for certain.

- Sara

Yes. Lays flat immediately. I have rolled up the mat several times and always lays flat when unrolled.

- Yvonne

I didn’t notice any smell. I love this mat!

- Brittany M

I have no smell from my 2 mats. Love these mats! Thick and good texture for solid footing. I do zumba, yoga, modified crossfit with weights, step aerobics on these mats.

- 2CorgiMa

It’s a strong smell when you first open it but it goes away over time.

- Jackie S

Mine did have a manufacturing smell, when I first received it and I had my face up next to it, but it dissipated after a few days. Not a big deal.

- MLM

Don't know about anyone else's, but mine does not smell.

- D Quellette

My mat has no odor

- Connie E. Reeves

There was an odor briefly after opening. Didn’t even last til the next day. Zero odor now.

- Melissa Violette

I don't believe it will. I just got mine and it has really good grip on both sides.

- The Kenseller

Yes, our large exercise mat will stay in place for jumping jacks, burpees and plank wall kicks.

- Rachel Customer Support Sensu

Yes I believe it will. I haven't tried it with burpees but I have with jumping jacks. I am extremely pleased with the mat's performance. I like it better than my $120 yoga mat.

- Sara

Yes, the mat stays put when doing high intensity movements.

- Junior Meade

I have mine on tile and it stays in place

- Kent M

Yes, it stays put! It is on my floor and has not moved!

- Kimberly

Yes, our exercise mat will soften high impact activities. You can also roll away and store in the included carry bag when done. - Rachel Customer Support Sensu

I don't roll up my mat. It is permanently stretched out in my basement exercise room.

- 2CorgiMa 

I have it placed on a ceramic floor, but knowing the product, its specifications and its quality, I am certain it will not damage any carpeted surface.

- Luis

I can't imagine that it would damage carpet but I am using mine on laminate flooring so have no foundation upon which to definitely say either way. Carpet comes in varying degrees of materials, piles, etc. You might want to consult a carpet store in your area or your landlord about the carpet quality and use of a mat.

- Sara

Sure if you have the room

- Donald Maitland

Mine has been on a light gray rug since September without any issues of staining. The blue side is down and the black side is up. I work out on mine most mornings, and it doesn't move. It has never gotten soaked, but water bottle spills or sweat have not discolored at all. It is certainly big enough to put under a treadmill.

- Debra P

Yes, i use it for low impact workouts and abs stuff as well as cardio with shoes! So far it works great and is resistant!

- Cynthia P

Yes, this mat is good for dancing on.

- Rachel Customer Support Sensu

I do workout with shoes on it and so far so good. It’s a pretty good mat! But its only been a few months that i have it! Doesnt seem like it would break too easily! So far it has been worth the purchase!

- Cynthia P

Although I don't do heavy intense cardio on the mat (mostly weights and light cardio), the mat has held up well so far.

- Customer

I have used the mat for about four months now and have done cardio with shoes on (jumping jacks, run on spot etc) two or three times a week and it is not breaking down. It appears to be good quality.

- Mike D