Unlock the Secret to a Rock-Solid Home Gym: 7 Exercise Mats Pros Swear By for Stability and Protection You Never Knew You Needed!

Unlock the Secret to a Rock-Solid Home Gym: 7 Exercise Mats Pros Swear By for Stability and Protection You Never Knew You Needed!

Ever found yourself wondering if your exercise mat could do more than just, well—be a mat? Enter the Stakt Mat Pro, the underdog turned champ that snagged the top spot in the WH 2025 Fitness Awards. This isn’t your average workout pad; it doubles as a block, giving you that extra support when you’re balancing on the edge—literally. And guess what? It’s grippier and more textured than its predecessor, making those tricky moves a whole lot steadier. Honestly, I love how Amanda Lucci folds it up for wrist comfort during planks, and Olivia Luppino’s rave about her “most comfortable back-stretching session” totally makes me want to roll this mat out myself. Sure, some say it’s a bit bulky to lug around, but compared to other mats, it’s featherlight and stays put without unraveling—talk about pros and cons in perfect harmony. Ready to upgrade your workout experience? LEARN MORE

The Stakt Mat Pro is the best exercise mat winner for our WH 2025 Fitness Awards, so it’s only natural that it’s number one in this guide. It was created to double as a block to provide the support you need during a workout, making it a truly versatile option. Compared to the OG, it’s grippier with a more textured coating when executing moves that require series balance.

WH director of special projects Amanda Lucci likes to fold up her mat for wrist support during planks or place it under her heels for a better range of motion while doing squats, while WH editorial assistant Olivia Luppino “used it for the most comfortable back-stretching session” of her life.

Although it’s an upgraded edition, it still shares the same 12 mm thickness for superior support and sweat-resistant foam. While some testers say it’s easy to carry, Luppino says it’s a little cumbersome to transport. Still, it’s super lightweight compared to other mats and doesn’t come unraveled, so there are pros and cons when it comes to transportability.

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