A mat is the only piece of equipment you truly need to start your home Pilates practice. Having a great one makes a real difference. This third post in my accessible Pilates series links to the best mats for different needs. You’ll learn:

· The qualities you need in a Pilates mat

· Why investing in a premium one is worth it

· The twelve best mats on the market today (including four mats in the $35-70 range)

· How to shop around to get the best deal

Let’s get into it!

You only need three things to start a mat Pilates practice: a mat, a flow to follow, and resources to ensure you’re doing the movements correctly. This post will share where to get all three for free or very low cost.

Luxury Pilates studios give you a fish so you eat for a day. This three-part series is designed to start teaching you how to fish so you can do Pilates for free, at home, every day.