The Best Exercise Mats in Australia (2026): 8 Picks for Home Workouts

Which exercise mat should most Australians buy?

For most Australian home gyms, buy the Miramat Extra Large Premium Exercise Mat: its title lists 200 x 120 cm, and it is rated 4.7 stars from 121 ratings on Amazon Australia. Choose the METEOR 80cm Ultra-Wide for extra width, or the Amazon Basics 12.7mm Extra Thick for its 12.7mm thickness.

We are NestPath, an Australian site for first home buyers, and we look at home gear the way a new homeowner does. You have just moved in, the spare room is empty, and you want to train without wrecking your floorboards. Whether a listing calls it an exercise mat, fitness mat, workout mat or gym mat, the figures that matter are size, thickness, weight and material, and the listings do not always agree with themselves. If a cross trainer is going on that mat, our best cross trainers in Australia guide prints each machine's listed size.

Below you get the mats organised by use, an exercise mat buying guide covering thickness, size and material, a short glossary of NBR, TPE and EPE, care lines from the listings and answers to the questions Australians search before buying. Every figure comes from the Amazon Australia listing for that mat. If you train on a stepper, our stepper machine buying guide lists each card's weight limit and size.

How we checked these exercise mats

We research mats from a distance and have not tested these ones ourselves. Our two sources are the Amazon Australia listing for each mat (title, bullet points, product information table and description) and the maker's own wording on that listing. Specs come from the maker's bullet points and the product information on each listing.

• Size, thickness and weight. We record the figure in the title, the bullet points and the product information table, and show both values when a listing disagrees with itself.
• Material and care. We read the material and care lines on each listing, covering NBR, TPE, EPE and PVC, because the care instructions differ between mats.
• Ratings. Each rating and rating count is the figure shown on the Amazon Australia listing for that mat.
• Use. We compare each mat against the uses its own listing names, such as weight lifting, HIIT, tumbling or carrying to a class.
• Prices. Prices are not shown on this page because they change, so the button on each product card opens the live listing.

How to read the figures: a size marked title comes from the product title, a thickness marked bullets comes from the bullet points, and a figure marked table comes from the product information table. Where two of these disagree we show both rather than choose one. A rating is the star rating and count shown on the Amazon Australia listing, and we do not add reviews from anywhere else.

Last checked: 21 October 2026.

Best overall: Miramat Extra Large Premium Exercise Mat

The Miramat Extra Large Premium Exercise Mat is the best overall mat for turning a spare room, garage or corner of the living room into a workout zone. Its title lists 200 x 120 cm and 7mm thick (its product information table gives the thickness as 0.01 metres), and it is rated 4.7 stars from 121 ratings on Amazon Australia. The first bullet names MMA, P90x, Insanity, weight lifting, dance, crossfit, cardio, abs, HIIT and yoga as workouts for the mat, and the product information gives Mira Labs Pty. Ltd. as the manufacturer.

The listing describes premium non slip double sided high density foam and rubber material that keeps the mat in place, and says the thick padding makes it a surface for large and heavy gym equipment such as treadmills, exercise bikes, dumbbells, ab rollers and kettlebells. Its product information gives an item weight of 6.4 Kilograms. The bullets say it protects your floor and name your garage, wooden or tile flooring, slippery rugs and hard concrete as places to use it.

The A+ description says to fold the mat using the two complimentary storage straps, that any mess can be quickly cleaned with a damp cloth and mild soap, and that the mat is free from latex, silicone and phthalates. It names burpees among the workouts and the bullets say you can use it with or without shoes. The product information lists Hand Wash Only, and the listing offers a full refund or replacement mat if you are not completely satisfied.

Three listing details help decide whether the Miramat fits your space. Its title lists 200 x 120 cm, which is 120 cm wide against 61 cm for the Amazon Basics, adidas and Myga. The bullets name treadmills, exercise bikes, dumbbells, ab rollers and kettlebells as equipment to put on it, and the A+ block names high intensity workouts like burpees. Measure the room before ordering a mat this large.

Miramat review: flaws and what to check

Two details need checking. The title says 7mm thick, but the product information table gives the item dimensions as 2L x 1.2W x 0.01Th metres, so confirm the thickness before relying on 7mm. At 6.4 Kilograms it is also heavy to carry, so it suits a home corner more than a class bag. The product information lists Hand Wash Only for care.

METEOR 80cm Ultra-Wide NBR Yoga Mat: 80 cm wide with 10mm of NBR

The METEOR 80cm Ultra-Wide is the runner up for anyone who found a standard mat too narrow. The listing says it is approximately 80cm wide, 30% more space than standard 61cm mats, and shows a 4.4 star rating from 111 ratings on Amazon Australia. The title gives the size as 183×80cm.

The bullets list 10mm of extra thick NBR foam, and the product information lists the material as Nitrile Butadiene Rubber. They also describe honeycomb fabric bound edges that prevent fraying or peeling, and a handy carry strap. The care line in the product information reads Machine Washable on a gentle cycle at 30°C, air dry in a well ventilated area.

The first bullet says the 80cm width means no more hands or feet sliding off onto the floor, even during big movements or for users over 180cm tall. The listing calls Meteor For The Winners an Australian brand that designed the mat from real user feedback, while its product information gives China as the country of origin.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

The listing gives two weights: the bullets say about 1.3 kg, while the product information says 980 Grams. Its product information also labels the dimensions 183L x 1W x 80Th centimetres, so use the title's 183×80cm for the size.

Amazon Basics 12.7mm Extra Thick Exercise Mat: 12.7mm and 188 x 61 cm

The Amazon Basics 12.7mm Extra Thick has 95,980 ratings averaging 4.5 stars on Amazon Australia, and its title lists 188 x 61 x 1cm with a carrying strap. The bullets describe textured foam construction that provides traction and stability, and a 12.7mm thick mat that provides extra support, shock absorption and comfort.

The bullets add that elastic straps secure the rolled up mat and that a shoulder strap is included for easy carrying. Its product information lists the material as Synthetic, the care as Hand Wash Only and the item weight as 1 Kilograms. At 188 cm long it is shorter than the 200 cm Miramat and longer than the 183 cm METEOR.

Its rating of 4.5 stars rests on 95,980 ratings, the largest count among the mats on this page, against 782 on the adidas and 111 on the METEOR. A large count tells you how many people rated the listing, and it does not change the thickness or size the listing states.

It suits floor routines where thickness matters more than width, since its 61 cm width matches the adidas and Myga. The first bullet asks you to check the mat will not slip on the floor before using.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

The thickness is quoted three ways: the title and bullets say 12.7mm, the dimensions read 188 x 61 x 1cm, and the product information table gives 1.3 centimetres. Check the thickness you need before buying.

Gaiam Essentials Thick Yoga Mat for yoga and Pilates

Could not be bought on 21 October 2026: the Amazon AU listing for the Gaiam Essentials Thick Yoga Mat showed no add to cart option. The listing shows a 4.6 star rating from 45,264 ratings and gives 10mm of high density NBR foam in its bullets, 182.9L x 61W x 1Th centimetres in its product information table and an item weight of 1.27 Kilograms there. The A+ text for the same listing says PVC yoga mat does not contain any of the 6 most harmful Phthalates and gives 2/5 Inch Thick at 3.11 lbs., so the material and weight conflict between the bullets, the table and the A+ text.

The bullets describe a textured, non slip surface to help reduce sliding on hard or tile floors, low odor materials that wipe clean with a damp cloth, and an adjustable carrying strap. The title gives the size as 72 inches long by 24 inches wide, and the product information lists Hand Wash Only for care.

Treat these figures as reference only while the listing cannot be bought. For a mat that can be ordered, the Myga card below covers a 6mm yoga mat, the Amazon Basics card covers a 12.7mm mat at the same 61 cm width, and the METEOR card covers a wider 80 cm mat.

This page covers exercise mats. For a yoga mat you can buy, the Myga card below lists a 6mm PVC mat, and our yoga mat guide compares mats made for yoga in their own right.

Gaiam listing details to know

The listing gives thickness as 10mm in the bullets, 2/5 Inch in the title and 1 centimetre in the product information table. Its width is 61 cm in the table, the same as the Amazon Basics, adidas and Myga. Material is listed two ways, NBR foam in the bullets and a PVC yoga mat in the A+ text, and weight is listed two ways, 1.27 Kilograms in the table and 3.11 lbs. in the A+ text.

adidas Fitness Mat: an NBR mat with two listed lengths and weights

The adidas Fitness Mat is rated 4.4 stars from 782 ratings on Amazon Australia. The bullets describe a lightweight design that rolls tight for transport and storage, NBR material and a ridged bottom that helps grip the floor and reduce movement. The product information table gives 176L x 61W x 0.3Th centimetres and an item weight of 0.7 Kilograms, while the Fitness Mat A+ text says Weighing in at 0.85 kg and its comparison column gives 0.85 kg and 173 (L) x 61 (W) cm, so the listing gives two lengths and two weights.

The description page lists the 7 mm Fitness Mat as made from 100% NBR foam and PVC free, with a smooth surface that delivers stability. Its product information table gives the thickness as 0.3 centimetres, so the 7 mm in the description and the 0.3 cm in the table do not match; check the thickness before buying. Care is listed as Hand Wash Only, while a bullet says easy to wash and clean.

The two faces of the adidas differ: the description says the smooth surface delivers stability, and the bullets say the ridged bottom helps grip the floor and reduce movement. Its table says 0.7 Kilograms and its A+ text says 0.85 kg, so we do not call it the lightest mat on this page; check the weight if you plan to carry it.

The bullets describe it as ideal for ground exercise and general training. Its table gives 176 cm long and its A+ column gives 173 cm, so on either figure it is shorter than the Miramat, METEOR and Amazon Basics.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

The conflicting thickness figures are the main thing to check. On the table's 176 cm it is also shorter than every other mat here except the Myga at 173 cm, and the A+ column's 173 cm would match the Myga, which matters if you are tall.

CAMBIVO Large Yoga Mat: 183 x 114 cm for wide movements

The CAMBIVO Large Yoga Mat is 183x114 cm in its title, 114 cm wide against 61 cm for several other mats here, and shows a 4.1 star rating from 78 ratings on Amazon Australia. The bullets list yoga poses, stretching, foam rolling, cardio workouts and barefoot bodyweight training. The package includes a large yoga mat, a microfiber towel, two yoga mat straps and a yoga mat bag.

The title lists 6 mm of TPE and the product information lists Thermoplastic Elastomers, with an item weight of 1420 Grams. The bullets describe a two toned textured slip free design with a wavy underside that stops the mat sliding on the floor, and the A+ block has a heading for its double layer design. The care line reads wipe the mat lightly with a damp cloth to clean, air dry.

The bullets say the surface prevents hands and feet from slipping out of position whether you are on a wood floor or tile, and add that it is not recommended for use on a rug. They also say to roll it for convenient storage after use.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

The bullets say not to wear shoes on it, because shoes are rather hard on the material of yoga mats and can tear the workout mat. Its rating rests on 78 ratings.

Goplus Folding Gymnastics Mat: a tri fold mat for tumbling and kids

The Goplus Folding Gymnastics Mat is a tri fold mat shown with a 4.8 star rating from 35 ratings on Amazon Australia. The bullets describe high density EPE foam that measures approx 2 inches or 5 cm in thickness, a waterproof PU leather cover that is easy to wipe clean, and reinforced carrying handles.

The product information gives 180L x 60W x 5Th centimetres and an item weight of 2.04 kg. The bullets say multiple hook and loop fasteners let you combine more mats into a bigger surface, and that the zippered design lets you remove the cover for deep cleaning. The listed uses include yoga, pilates, gymnastics, stretching, martial arts, wrestling and MMA, plus kids playing and daycare activities.

The bullets give the unfolded dimension as 6 feet by 2 feet by 2 inches and the folded dimension as 2 feet by 2 feet by 6 inches, so it stores as a block rather than a roll.

Choose it when you want a mat that folds away and can be joined to others rather than a rolled mat. The product information lists the material as Expanded Polyethylene (EPE), Polyurethane and the care as Hand Wash Only.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

Its rating rests on 35 ratings, a small base. The product information gives 60 centimetres for width, slightly narrower than the 61 cm mats here.

Myga 6mm Printed Yoga Mat: eight printed designs

The Myga 6mm Printed Yoga Mat shows a 4.3 star rating from 79 ratings on Amazon Australia. The bullets list a choice of 8 stylish designs and a PVC mat measuring 173cm x 61cm x 6mm, weighing 1.4kg.

The first bullet says the 6mm thick mat provides soft cushioning, support and stability for yoga, pilates, meditation and floor based exercise. The listing describes a textured design for a non slip grip and a moisture resistant surface that is odour resistant and can be easily wiped clean with a damp cloth, while the product information lists Hand Wash Only for care.

It is PVC, where the METEOR and adidas list NBR and the CAMBIVO lists TPE. Choose it if printed designs matter to you and you want a 6mm mat at 173cm x 61cm.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

The title and bullets say 61cm wide, while the product information table gives 60 centimetres, so check the width if it matters. At 6mm it is thinner than the METEOR and Amazon Basics, and the same thickness as the CAMBIVO.

How do you choose a good exercise mat?

Match the mat to the job, then check size, thickness, weight and material on the listing. A home gym floor suits a large mat like the 200 x 120 cm Miramat, wide movements call for a wider mat such as the 80 cm METEOR, and carrying suits a lighter roll. The listings below show where their own figures conflict.

What thickness of exercise mat is best?

No single thickness is best for every routine. The rolled mats here run from 6mm (Myga, CAMBIVO) to 12.7mm (Amazon Basics), and the METEOR lists 10mm. The Miramat and adidas give two values each, 7mm against 0.01 metres and 7 mm against 0.3 cm, so read the title and the product information table.

The listings pair thickness with a use. The Miramat bullets name HIIT and weight lifting, the Amazon Basics bullets say its 12.7mm thick mat provides extra support, shock absorption and comfort, and the Myga bullets describe soft cushioning, support and stability at 6mm. The Goplus is a different build, with 5 cm of EPE foam in its table and a tri fold shape.

Is a foam or rubber exercise mat better?

Neither wins on its own. The METEOR product information lists Nitrile Butadiene Rubber and the adidas lists NBR foam, the Miramat lists high density foam and rubber material, and the Goplus lists EPE foam under a PU leather cover. Pick by the use each listing states: floor work, equipment, tumbling or carrying.

The Miramat bullets name gym equipment such as treadmills and exercise bikes for its foam and rubber material. The METEOR and adidas pair NBR with table item weights of 980 Grams and 0.7 Kilograms (the adidas A+ text says 0.85 kg), and the CAMBIVO lists a two toned textured TPE surface for wood and tile floors.

What size mat do you need?

Several listings here are 61 cm wide: the Amazon Basics is 188 x 61 cm, the adidas 176 x 61 cm in its table (173 (L) x 61 (W) cm in its A+ column) and the Myga 173 x 61 cm.

Wider options are the METEOR at 80 cm, the CAMBIVO at 183 x 114 cm and the Miramat at 200 x 120 cm. Measure your space first.

The METEOR listing calls 61cm the standard width and says its 80cm gives 30% more space. At the other end, the Miramat is 120 cm wide and the CAMBIVO 114 cm, so those two cover the most floor. The Goplus unfolds to 180 x 60 x 5 cm and folds to a block, per its product information and bullets.

The table uses each listing's own figures; where a listing gives two values, both are shown.

Rows follow the order of the cards above that can be bought, and the Gaiam has no row because it has its own section above. The Goplus shows 5 cm of thickness because its product information table reads 5Th centimetres for a folding block, while the METEOR shows 10mm in its title and bullets and its table dimensions read 80Th centimetres.

What size exercise mat do I need if I am tall?

Check length: the Miramat is 200 cm long, the Amazon Basics 188 cm and the METEOR 183 cm, against 176 cm in the adidas table (173 cm in its A+ column) and 173 cm for the Myga. The METEOR listing says its 80 cm width means no more hands or feet sliding off, even for users over 180 cm tall.

If you are covering a whole room rather than a single mat, our best gym flooring in Australia guide covers floor coverings for a home gym.

How do you clean and care for an exercise mat?

Follow the care line on your own listing, because they differ. The METEOR lists machine washing on a gentle cycle at 30°C with air drying, and the CAMBIVO lists wiping with a damp cloth and air drying. The Miramat, Amazon Basics, adidas, Goplus and Myga product information each say Hand Wash Only.

The Miramat A+ description says any mess can be quickly cleaned with a damp cloth and mild soap, and to wipe off soap residues with a towel. The Goplus bullets say the waterproof PU leather cover is easy to wipe clean and the zippered cover can be removed for deep cleaning, and the Myga bullets say its moisture resistant surface can be wiped clean with a damp cloth.

Two listings add use rules: the CAMBIVO bullets say not to wear shoes on it and that it is not recommended on a rug, while the Miramat bullets say it can be used with or without shoes. The Amazon Basics bullets ask you to check that the mat will not slip on the floor before using.

What do NBR, TPE and EPE mean on a mat listing?

NBR is nitrile butadiene rubber, a foam rubber: the METEOR product information lists Nitrile Butadiene Rubber and the adidas description lists NBR foam. TPE is thermoplastic elastomer, which the CAMBIVO lists. EPE is expanded polyethylene foam, which the Goplus lists under a PU leather cover.

PVC is polyvinyl chloride, which the Myga product information lists, and the adidas A+ text says its NBR mat is PVC free. The Miramat product information lists fortified anti slip foam, and its description says it is free from latex, silicone and phthalates.

What should you check on the listing before you buy?

Read the title, bullets and product information table together, because they can disagree. The Miramat title says 7mm but its table reads 0.01 metres, the METEOR bullets say about 1.3 kg but its table says 980 grams, and the adidas description says 7 mm but its table says 0.3 cm.

• Thickness: the Amazon Basics title and bullets say 12.7mm while its table reads 1.3 centimetres.
• Width: the Myga title and bullets say 61cm while its table says 60 centimetres.
• Origin: the METEOR listing calls Meteor For The Winners an Australian brand, and its product information gives China as the country of origin. The Amazon Basics, adidas and CAMBIVO product information also give China.
• Care: the METEOR and CAMBIVO give their own care lines, and the Miramat, Amazon Basics, adidas, Goplus and Myga say Hand Wash Only.
• Weight: the METEOR bullets say about 1.3 kg while its table says 980 Grams, so use the table figure only with that caveat.

Table weights for the mats on this page run from 0.7 Kilograms for the adidas, whose A+ text says 0.85 kg, to 6.4 Kilograms for the Miramat. In between are the Amazon Basics at 1 Kilograms, the Myga at 1.4kg, the CAMBIVO at 1420 Grams and the Goplus at 2.04 kg, and the METEOR bullets say about 1.3 kg against 980 Grams in its table. Weight matters if you plan to carry the mat to a class or move it between rooms.

How do the other mats compare?

Compare by job. The Miramat is the large floor mat, the METEOR and CAMBIVO add width, and the Amazon Basics lists 12.7mm with 95,980 ratings. The adidas table lists 0.7 Kilograms (its A+ text says 0.85 kg) and the Myga 1.4kg, and the Goplus folds.

Among the rolled mats, the Amazon Basics lists the most thickness at 12.7mm, and the Miramat and CAMBIVO cover the most floor at 200 x 120 cm and 183 x 114 cm. The adidas and Myga both list a 61 cm width. Which one suits you depends on the job, which is why we organised this guide by use rather than forcing a single ranking.

Matched to the uses the listings themselves name:

• Home gym floor and equipment: the Miramat bullets name treadmills, exercise bikes, dumbbells, ab rollers and kettlebells.
• Extra width: the METEOR lists 80 cm and the CAMBIVO lists 114 cm, against 61 cm for the Amazon Basics, adidas and Myga.
• Thickness: the Amazon Basics lists 12.7mm and the METEOR lists 10mm, while the Myga and CAMBIVO list 6mm.
• Folding and tumbling: the Goplus is a tri fold mat with hook and loop fasteners for combining mats.
• Carrying: the adidas bullets say its lightweight design rolls tight for transport and storage, and the Myga bullets say it is easy to carry to and from yoga class.

Frequently asked questions

Which mat is best for exercise?

The Miramat Extra Large Premium Exercise Mat is the best overall for home gym work: it is rated 4.7 stars from 121 ratings, and its title lists 200 x 120 cm. For extra width the METEOR lists 80 cm, and for a thicker mat the Amazon Basics lists 12.7mm. Match size and thickness to your routine.

What is the best yoga mat in Australia?

For yoga, the Myga 6mm Printed Yoga Mat lists 6mm of PVC at 173cm x 61cm in a choice of 8 designs, rated 4.3 stars from 79 ratings. This page compares exercise mats, so for mats made for yoga read our best yoga mat guide, which covers that category with its own picks.

Are yoga mats the same as exercise mats?

Not always, because the labels overlap. The METEOR title calls it both an exercise mat and a yoga mat at 80cm wide, and the CAMBIVO is a yoga mat at 183x114 cm. The Miramat is 200 x 120 cm, the Goplus folds, and the Myga is 173cm x 61cm. Check size, thickness and material on the listing.

What is the best material for exercise mats?

No single material wins. The listings here use NBR foam (METEOR, adidas), TPE (CAMBIVO), EPE foam under a PU leather cover (Goplus), PVC (Myga) and a foam and rubber blend (Miramat). Choose by the job: a large mat for weights, a folding block for tumbling, a lighter roll for carrying.

What material to avoid in yoga mats?

The listings do not name a material to avoid, so read each material line. The adidas lists PVC free NBR foam, the Myga lists PVC, and the Miramat description says it is free from latex, silicone and phthalates. Skip any mat whose listing does not state its material.

How do I make my yoga mat more grippy?

Choose a textured surface and keep it clean using the care line on your listing. The Miramat lists a non slip top surface and a textured bottom, the Amazon Basics lists textured foam construction, and the CAMBIVO lists a two toned textured surface for wood and tile floors. Care lines differ between mats.

What is the best thickness for a gym floor mat?

It depends on the job, and the listings give different figures. The Miramat title lists 7mm for home gym use, though its product information table reads 0.01 metres; the METEOR lists 10mm and the Amazon Basics 12.7mm. Read the title and table before you buy.

Build out the rest of your home setup

An exercise mat is one piece of a healthy, well-equipped first home. If you are kitting out a workout corner or the wider house, these NestPath guides pair naturally with this one.

• Best foam rollers in Australia for recovery after every mat session.
• Best resistance bands in Australia for strength work in small spaces.
• Best dumbbells in Australia to progress your floor exercises.
• Best kettlebells in Australia for full-body conditioning.
• Best ab rollers in Australia for core work your mat makes comfortable.
• Best gym flooring in Australia if you are protecting a whole room.
• Best yoga blocks in Australia to use alongside a mat.
• Best vibration plates in Australia if you also want a machine for your workout corner.
• Best gym towels in Australia for after the session.

About the author

Anish Puri founded NestPath in 2026 after going through the Australian first-home-buyer process himself. NestPath focuses on Australian first-home buyers because the existing review sites are American, generic, or both. Anish handles editorial selection across the homeowner hub. Reach out: hello@nestpath.com.au