AIREX Corona Premium Exercise Mat for Yoga, Pilates, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation & Stability Training - Non-Slip Fitness Mat for Home Gym, Studio Workouts & Balance Exercises

Looks like it will last a very long time.I've had a smaller Airex mat for over ten years. I recently decided to upgrade to this larger sized one. It is truly exceptional. It is of sufficient thickness to provide support for any floor workout routine. The extra width allows for greater lateral movement. Worth every penny.My only qualm is as others note, one side has a heavy layer of 'dust'. I place that in quotation marks because its not dust as in particles but a dust like film that requires a fairly belabored cleaning before using. The mat is new, it just seems that it/they may be stored somewhere where they accumulate develop this coating on one side. Not a reason not to purchase, but something to be aware of in advance.I bought this exercise mat so I could continue the exercises I learned at Physical Therapy. It has worked out great. The mat is very comfortable and the perfect size.I've been buying so many yoga mats looking for more support for my very bony joints and never found the right one. Either they were too hard or if they were soft enough they were slippery for proper downward dogs or they were just sliding away when you accidentally stepped on them. And then they always seem too small for my 5 foot 10 frame, not only from the length but always sideways I always felt I was rolling off the moment I did something else than two-dimensional yoga. This Matt has exceptional cushioning for your knees and your ankles and your back and at the same time, it has exceptional grip. The size is perfect in length and width and I'm really looking forward to my workouts now. I am doing mostly Pilates and yoga and mixed movements. This mat is however not a yoga mat that you can strap on your bike - it's much heavier and bulkier than a regular yoga mat. It rolls up easily, and in order to prevent unrolling, I tuck it in a corner behind a large chair.My Zoom exercise instructor had this mat and I always envied all the space she had on her mat. I finally asked her where she got it and she sent me the Amazon link. It's expensive, but since I use it multiple times during the week, I decided it was worth it. I appreciate both the size and softness every time I use it. It is also much less slippery than my other mats, which is important since I mostly use it barefoot. It's exactly what I was hoping for. Just more expensive than I was hoping to have to pay.Was looking for more padding than what my manduka pro yoga mat was providing during ab workouts. Not only was this a perfect solution but I now lean towards this mat for my yoga routines as it adds more demand to balance poses due to its thicker surface. You can find mats with the same thickness at a fraction of the price but one step on this and you will immediately notice a difference in quality. The cheaper thicker mats have more of a foam feel where this mat has a very squishy yet durable feel. If this mat does wears poorly over time, I’ll be sure to adjust my rating accordingly but as of right now; even at this price point, no hesitation, 5 out of 5 stars.This product is wonderful- very supportive with a lot of cushion HOWEVER it arrives completely filthy and creased. My first mat wasn’t even wrapped and simply had a bit of packing tape and a label slapped on it. Once I returned that one, they sent me one in a box. However, the boxed mat was nearly as dirty and took several cleanings to get sanitary. For an expensive mat, the receiving experience was not good.I’ve been a personal trainer for almost 10 years and airex makes the most comfortable exercise mats made. This price is great, but I gave 4 stars instead of 5 because my mat came in filthy (see photo). It was as if it was stored in a warehouse for many years and collected dust. Happy with the product, just had to give it a deep clean.UPDATE: I ordered a second mat for a client and it came in dirty too. It also had a small tear in it, likely from a box cutter. Buyer beware.