Body Sport 1/2 Inch Non-Slip Exercise Mat with Carry Strap for Men & Women
- Exercise Mat
- Better rated than 64%
A thick, two-sided foam mat suited to general home or gym floor work, with a carry strap and hanging rings for easy storage.
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How it ranks among the 80 exercise mats we track
4.7★ across 617 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
617 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
A 1/2 inch thick foam exercise mat with a carry strap and a ribbed side paired with a smooth side, built for yoga, Pilates, and general floor workouts at home or at the gym.
The two-sided surface is the main functional detail here: a ribbed texture on one face and a smooth face on the other let the same mat serve different exercises without needing a second mat. Two reinforced rings are built in specifically for hanging it up between uses, which matters more for storage in a shared gym space than a home closet.
- 1/2 inch high-density foam
- Two-sided: ribbed and smooth
- Includes carry strap
- Reinforced rings for hanging storage
Who it's for
Anyone wanting a thicker cushioned mat for floor work like push-ups, stretching, or Pilates rather than a thin travel yoga mat. Less suited to someone who specifically wants a thin, grippy mat built for standing yoga poses.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Two-sided design, ribbed and smooth surfaces
- Carry strap and reinforced hanging rings for storage
- Wipes clean with soap and water
- Thicker foam may feel less stable for standing balance poses
- No owner reviews yet on this listing
Performance notes
At half an inch, the foam is thick enough to cushion knees and elbows during floor work like push-ups or kneeling stretches, at the cost of some of the stability a thinner mat offers for standing poses. The high-density foam is described as wipeable with soap and water or a cleaning wipe, which suits regular gym use where sweat and shared surfaces are a factor.
Specifications
| Brand | Body |
|---|---|
| Model | BDSEM56BLK |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in exercise mats.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Sport 1/2 Inch Non-Slip Exercise Mat with Carry Strap for Men & WomenThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 617 | 2.7 / 5 |
| BalanceFrom 10x4 Feet 4-Panel Folding Gymnastics MatBalanceFrom | 4.7 / 5 | 12,586 | 4.6 / 5 |
| SuperMats Heavy Duty Equipment MatSuperMats | 4.6 / 5 | 4,400 | 4.5 / 5 |
| ProsourceFit Exercise Balance PadProsourceFit | 4.8 / 5 | 16,908 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Gaiam Yoga Mat - Premium Thick Non Slip Exercise & Fitness Mat for All Types of Yoga…Gaiam | 4.7 / 5 | 5,300 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Body BDSEM56BLK
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Body Sport BDSEM56BLK mat reversible?
Yes, it has a ribbed side and a smooth side, so it can be used differently depending on the exercise.
How thick is this mat?
It's a half inch thick, thicker than a typical thin travel yoga mat.
How do you clean it?
It can be wiped down with soap and water or a cleaning wipe after use.