Do I Really Need A Exercise Or Yoga Mat For P90X
I have noticed a couple of people finding the site by searching for "Exercise Mats" or "Yoga Mats." The answer to if you need one is really up to you and your comfort level. If you workout on hard wood floors then you are probably going to want an exercise mat. No need injuring yourself while trying to do yoga or ab ripper if you do not need too.
I have been working out for the most part on the carpeting in my house. It is fine for me. I do have a exercise mat that I occasionally use but its not a comfort thing. When I am doing P90X Yoga X sometimes I begin to slide a little bit on the carpet. This is due to me building up a sweat and drifting when I am doing the "Warrior Poses." The yoga mats give me a little bit better friction so I do not slide anywhere.
The yoga mats are not necessary to do any of the P90X DVD workouts. If you want the extra comfort than go ahead and buy one.
My name is Brad Gibala. In 2007 I was introduced to P90X by a friend training for the Marines. I didn't know it at the time but that moment changed my life. Since then I've become a full time
May 19, 2010
10:49 pm
i do my p90x sunday to friday ( all night cause of work ). i don’t like yoga cause it’s to long for me to do at night . can i just do kenpo x instead of yoga. and take friday and saturday off . hope to hear you soon
May 20, 2010
10:05 am
@ David
Yoga is so important when doing P90X. I know its goofy and I felt the same way in the beginning about it. However, it is now one of my favorites. Every single sport or activity I do has improved because of the balance and core strength I developed because of Yoga. Your better off doing 45 minutes of Yoga X and stopping the workout then skipping it. The other option would be to do P90X X Stretch instead. Yoga is put in there for a reason. Its there to still workout your body but also as a recovery day.