Natural Fitness Powerhouse Mat
- Environmentally friendly
- Excellent cushion is ideal for fitness & Pilates exercises
- Closed cell foam is easy to clean
- PVC, halogen & phthalate free
- Lightweight
Product Description
The Powerhouse Pilates Fitness Mat is perfect for not only Pilates but floor exercises like sit ups and leg lifts, as well as stretching and restorative Yoga. Unlike typical foam exercise mats, our Powerhouse Fitness Mat is made from environmentally friendly foam material containing no PVC and no toxic phthalates, so it is not only better for the environment but also healthier for you.Natural Fitness is committed to providing high quality yoga and fitness products, while maintaining the smallest environmental impact. Choosing Natural Fitness products will enhance your practice and help you achieve your fitness goals, while also demonstrating your concern for the environment. Through the company s Zero Impact Program, it aims to offset the environmental impact of the production and transportation of its products. They strive to achieve this by: The Plant-A-Tree Initiative: For every product sold, Natural Fitness will fund the planting of a tree which can remove up to 2,000 pounds of pollution from our atmosphere. Offsetting the eco-footprint of its employees and offices. Offering the most environmentally friendly products available. Incorporating biodegradable, recycled, and recyclable material into products, packaging, and company stationery.Amazon.com Product Description
The Powerhouse Mat from Natural Fitness is designed for fitness floor exercises, Pilates, stretching, and restorative yoga. Unlike typical foam exercise mats, this Powerhouse Mat is made from environmentally-friendly foam material which does not contain PVC, halogen, or phthalates, making it safer for both the user and the environment. The mat measures 23 by 72 inches and 3/8-inches thick.
About the Zero Impact Program
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One of Natural Fitness’s founding principles is to tread lightly on the earth. They aim to offset the environmental impact that results from the manufacturing and distribution of their products. To achieve this, the company created their Zero Impact Program (ZIP). While Natural Fitness is always looking for new and creative ways to offset their eco-footprint, here’s is what the company is currently doing:
- Plant-A-Tree Initiative: For every product sold, Natural Fitness will fund the planting of a tree, which can remove up to 2,000 pounds of pollution from the atmosphere. Through various partner organizations, the company hopes to improve the lives of people around the world by implementing sustainable land-use programs utilizing the trees provided. Locations for planting trees vary; but past projects have been conducted throughout Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Each location and project is researched and developed to implement the most effective plan possible; one that is best for the people and eco-system involved.
- Offsetting the eco-footprint of their employees and offices.
- Offering the most environmentally-friendly products available.
- Use a “green” web host company that utilizes solar panels to power its data center and office.
- Partnering with like-minded companies to raise public awareness about the environmental problems created through use of fossil fuels and other non-sustainable practices.
- Using recycled content paper in business cards, letterhead, envelopes, labels, checks, and printer/copier paper. All of the product packaging and inserts that Natural Fitness uses are made with recycled paper.
- Using recycled packaging materials and boxes in the company’s warehouse. They also pack with old newspapers and other recyclable paper products.
- Helped create the Chicago Biodiesel Co-op, which educated, promotes, and produces locally-derived biofuels.
- Greening the company’s comprehensive recycling program and using natural light when possible.
- Spearheaded an ambitious recycling program for the 500,000 square foot office building Natural Fitness occupies, along with 60 companies.
Natural Fitness Powerhouse Mat
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Filed under: Yoga
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I purchased several products from Natural Fitness during a recent exercise bender and have been really happy with them. The powerhouse mat is soft, durable and surprisingly “sticky” for a yoga mat (which is a good thing, by the way). Slightly longer than a standard mat, the powerhouse allows me the extra space I need to practice more complicated variations, like the Ganda-Berundasana position which I’ve been working on for years.
Aside from the obvious structural qualities, I also really appreciate that this mat is all natural. In a yoga practice, using a mat constructed of natural materials just makes sense!
Rating: 5 / 6
I bought this mat from another location, and I was excited when I received it. Natural Fitness is a great company with a message that I really identify with. The mat was a great color and the thickness was wonderful, especially because of how bony I am around the hips and knees.
However, I was EXTREMELY disappointed in it when it was put into practice. I brought it to my yoga class, and was horrified when my (perfectly manicured, thank you very much) toe punctured the mat! On top of that, it left lasting indentations from where I shifted my weight or changed position. The mat was also too light for the thickness it has — thus, when changing position, the mat changes with you. Also, the material is very sticky and when performing with the mat in a class, it is best done in pants so your legs do not stick.
I immediately took it back to the store for a refund. I purchased the Divine yoga mat from Natural Fitness instead, and have no complaints. This mat may be fine for someone doing ab work… On a carpet… In their own home. That’s about it.
Rating: 1 / 6
I love the eco-mindedness of this mat, that’s why I rated it so high, and it is also very comfortable, but it is not very durable – I punctured it several places the first time I used it, and it is now ripped in several spots, which is a real bummer. Hopefully they can improve its durability because it’s a great product otherwise.
Rating: 4 / 6
This mat has a great color and feel and is quite thick. The thickness is great if you need a mat to absorb more impact such as in pilates (or if you’re working on a cold floor in the winter, which I have found it quite useful for). If you’re looking for a yoga mat, this is much thicker than any yoga mat I’ve seen before. It’s nice and sticky but stretches when you put pressure (for example if you jump back into plank, your feet land and then the whole mat elongates a bit). Also if you have cats, watch out! Their claws can destroy the surface if you leave them alone with the mat for 2 seconds. Traveling with it is also a bit of a challenge because it is so thick; it’s about 7 inches in diameter when rolled up. Overall, it works well but again is better for pilates than yoga.
Rating: 4 / 6
I use this mat five days a week and have found it very comfortable. The mat is always soft with firm cushioned support when and where needed. I keep it rolled up when not in use but when unrolled it lays flat within a minute. Each time I unroll it it looks just as clean and smooth as it did the day I received.
Rating: 5 / 6