This Gaiam Yoga Mat Never Slips While I'm Working Out & It's Only $35

Before the lockdown took hold in early 2020, I was a gym girlie. But when my regular treks to the gym became off-limits, I started to explore other ways to get my sweat on—and I've been religiously working out at home ever since. While oscillating through various fitness phases, from running to weight training, I've discovered one piece of equipment that's become an essential part of my daily workouts: my yoga mat.

I work out on a flimsy rug in my living room, so it's essential that my yoga mat isn't going to be moving beneath me while I jump around during HIIT workouts or try my hand at a headstand (not quite there yet; don't ask). But with a nonslip, textured surface, Gaiam's Premium Yoga Mat has excellent grip, never crumpling up or moving around while I sweat it out. 

Lightweight and durable (remember, three years of use!), this slim pick offers 6 millimeters of cushioning, leaving me feeling supported throughout my practice without losing my stability. In fact, I recently began integrating 30 minutes of yoga into my morning before the workday begins, and this is the only mat I trust to complement my newly flexible muscles. It has a wonderful grip for when I'm practicing my planks, and I've had no trouble keeping my arms firmly planted under my shoulders, no matter how sweaty they are.