Masses of individuals who have pivoted to home workouts - and let's face it, you've got to be one among them now we're in lockdown. Whether it is a bodyweight strength workout, a sweaty HIIT sesh or a relaxing yoga flow, there's one piece of crucial kit that you simply got to get fit at home: a yoga mat.

But let's face it, the quantity of choice out there are often confusing. There are three key belongings you want from a yoga mat: support for your knees and joints, grip (so you do not slip out of your downward-facing dog) and a stable surface to urge on your zen on.

When we check out the simplest yoga mats (both for home workouts and, for once we re-enter the planet , for classes, too) Lululemon comes up time and time again because the brand to travel for. Their mats aren't cheap - they vary from £48 - £68, aka. not a sale you would like to form on a whim.

But, despite the very fact that they are a touch quite a payday treat, they're totally worthwhile , trust us. Here's a definitive guide to Lululemon's yoga mat offering with a breakdown of what each mat is ideal for and why.

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1 The Reversible Mat 3mm

How much? £58

Good for: just about everything - this mat is an all-rounder. 3mm of cushioning provides you with stability and support. Lululemon's signature reversible upper gives you two grip options to settle on from: The sweat absorbant side works with you to truly increase grippiness the more you sweat – perfect if sliding is your biggest concern mid-flow. The second side is textured, with ridges to supply more grip with runnels to wick away moisture.

Use for: Home workouts and hot, Hatha or Vinyasa yoga. This mat really is that the bread and butter of Lululemon yoga mats.

Features: made up of durable, wipe-clean polyurethane with a grippy natural rubber base which will even be used as a side to flow on.

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2 The Reversible Mat 5mm

How much? £58

Good for: Extra support. This springy, 5mm-thick mat is that the thickest mat Lululemon sells and is meant specifically for those that prefer extra support for his or her joints – knees, wrists, ankles and hips – while tackling challenging poses.

With all an equivalent benefits of the 3mm and therefore the 1mm Reversible Mat, the 5mm features a sweat absorbant side that really gets grippier the more you sweat. Perfect for those with clammier paws and a chronically slippy grip, get your down dog stable with a mat that works to stay you in situ .

A word to the wise, if you're planning on using this mat post-isolation for travel, it does weigh a meaty 2.4kg, something in touch in mind when packing for hols.

Use for: Home practice – Hatha, Vinyasa, stretching and inversions

Depth: 5mm

Features: An antimicrobial additive helps to stop mould and mildew over time. A natural rubber base gives you cushioning and grip.

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3 The Reversible 1mm (Un) Mat Lightweight

How much? £48

Good for: The thinnest variation of the Reversible Mat, the Un-Mat is Lululemon's least cushioned yoga mat, designed for intermediate to advanced yogis who require little padding or those that need a light-weight mat to tote between the studio and residential .

While self-isolation is making studio life a non-starter, when normal life returns the Un-Mat may be a brilliant alternative to carrying around a heavier mat: Instead, use the 1mm mat as a canopy to the studio's mat. you will get all an equivalent grip because the thicker Reversible Mats, without the necessity to lug round the weight. Life = hacked.

If you are not so into yoga, the Un-Mat also makes an excellent home workout buddy. However, if you're doing tons of floor based work on your spine (sit ups, crunches etc.) a rather thicker mat will give your joints more support.

Use for: Intermediate to advanced yoga and residential workouts

Depth: 1mm

Features: Ultra-light, thin mat for straightforward transportation and storage. It's reversible, so you get two for the worth of 1 .

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4 The Arise Mat 5mm

How much? £58

Good for: a method statement. aren't getting me wrong - this mat delivers on attractiveness and performance, but the pink-printed colourway is ideal for adding a touch pep to your practice.

Use for: Anything you'd use the Reversible 5mm mat for (yoga, home workouts, Pilates and, of course, beautiful Instagram posts).

Depth: 5mm

Features: 5mm thickness means this mat features a little extra cushioning for your knees and ankles. it is also made with FSC-certified Natural Rubber.

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5 The Carry Onwards Travel Mat

How much? £48

Good for: Yoga on the move - this innovative mat folds down into alittle package so it can fit easily into your backpack or suitcase. it is also an excellent shout if you're short on space - it's small size and compact shape mean it's very easy to store.

Use for: Home workouts and yoga sessions that are done on a carpeted surface. If your floor is wood, tile or stone, it is best to take a position during a full blown mat to form sure your joints and bones are supported. Post-isolation life, tote it between home, studio and suitcase without adding weight to your backpack.

Depth: N/A

Features: a rather brushed, textured upper feels lovely to practice on. a versatile base made with natural rubber means you continue to get all the grip. It also has an attached strap for straightforward transportation and storage.

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6 The Namastay Mat

How much? £68

Good for: This mat is great for decent yoga. Extra grip at either end keeps you in situ regardless of how sweaty your yoga sesh, while a smooth section within the middle allows for fluid jump throughs.

At 4mm it straddles the road between thick and average, meaning if you wish a touch more support without amping up the chunk or the load , this mat's presumably getting to be right for you.

Use for: Sweaty sessions that need extra grip or restorative classes (just flip to the opposite side for Lululemon's classic 'Grid' texture).

Depth: 4mm

Features: Made with a newly developed Luvea™ rubber that's natural, sustainably-sourced, and authorized to the FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®).