An all in one system for storing, protecting and transporting athletic mats, includes at least one mat capsule, having a mat wrap defining a longitudinal axis and opposed first and second longitudinal ends, the mat wrap configured for accommodating an athletic mat in a rolled condition, a capsule base adjacent the first longitudinal end of the main capsule segment and a capsule cap releasably coupled to the second longitudinal end of the main capsule segment.

Methods for making an exercise mat, comprising: preparing at least one first layer, the at least one first layer comprising polyurethane; and preparing at least one second layer, the at least one second layer comprising at least one thermoplastic elastomer.

Methods for making an exercise mat, comprising: preparing at least one first layer, the at least one first layer comprising polyurethane; and preparing at least one second layer, the at least one second layer comprising at least one thermoplastic elastomer.

A device for absorbing and dissipating the energy of a dropped or thrown object is disclosed. The device includes a flexible planar layer (mesh layer), energy absorbing and dissipating elements (ligatures), a frame, and a void-space between the mesh layer and the supporting surface where the frame rests, for example, a floor, foundation, or wall. The mesh layer is connected to the frame by energy absorbing and dissipating ligatures. The falling or thrown weight contacts and deflects the mesh layer, causing the ligatures to elongate in tension and absorb and dissipate a portion of the kinetic energy of the weight. Also, the friction between the deforming elements of the mesh layer contributes to the kinetic energy dissipation. The remaining kinetic energy is transferred to the frame and the supporting surface. The void-space allows the falling weight in contact with the mesh layer to decelerate over a greater distance and time, thereby reducing the total dynamic force applied to the frame and the surface on which the frame rests.

A device for absorbing and dissipating the energy of a dropped or thrown object is disclosed. The device includes a flexible planar layer (mesh layer), energy absorbing and dissipating elements (ligatures), a frame, and a void-space between the mesh layer and the supporting surface where the frame rests, for example, a floor, foundation, or wall. The mesh layer is connected to the frame by energy absorbing and dissipating ligatures. The falling or thrown weight contacts and deflects the mesh layer, causing the ligatures to elongate in tension and absorb and dissipate a portion of the kinetic energy of the weight. Also, the friction between the deforming elements of the mesh layer contributes to the kinetic energy dissipation. The remaining kinetic energy is transferred to the frame and the supporting surface. The void-space allows the falling weight in contact with the mesh layer to decelerate over a greater distance and time, thereby reducing the total dynamic force applied to the frame and the surface on which the frame rests.

The present invention relates to a kit of yoga tiles comprising a slip-resistant top surface, a slip-resistant bottom surface located opposite to the top surface, and a cushioned interior located between and integral with the top surface and the bottom surface that are capable of being customized for yoga practice. Another aspect of the invention relates to an assembly of two or more yoga tiles where the yoga tiles are no larger than about 150 inches in area making one or more tiles easy to transport, yet large enough to conduct yoga poses thereon. Another aspect of the present invention relates to methods of using yoga tiles, where the tiles can be customized to a user's desired configuration. Other advantages of the present invention relate to methods to using, cleaning, and transporting yoga tiles.

The present invention relates to a kit of yoga tiles comprising a slip-resistant top surface, a slip-resistant bottom surface located opposite to the top surface, and a cushioned interior located between and integral with the top surface and the bottom surface that are capable of being customized for yoga practice. Another aspect of the invention relates to an assembly of two or more yoga tiles where the yoga tiles are no larger than about 150 inches in area making one or more tiles easy to transport, yet large enough to conduct yoga poses thereon. Another aspect of the present invention relates to methods of using yoga tiles, where the tiles can be customized to a user's desired configuration. Other advantages of the present invention relate to methods to using, cleaning, and transporting yoga tiles.

An exercise mat includes a fabric layer defining opposing first surface and second surface, an anti-slip strip of a predetermined width and in a predetermined pattern covered over a part of the first surface of the fabric layer so that the first surface of the fabric layer defines one or multiple exposed portions beyond the anti-slip strip, and an elastic cushion layer covered over the second surface of the fabric layer. The anti-slip strip is a continuous one-piece member defining two opposite lateral portions and a middle portion at different elevations. The fabric layer defines a plurality of local areas in the first surface. At least one exposed portion and a part of the anti-slip strip exist in each local area within a surface area approximately equal to the surface area of the palm of an adult.

A water mat is provided. The mat includes a first buoyant layer, a netting layer and a second buoyant layer. The netting layer may be adhered in between the upper and lower foam layers. The netting layer may include crisscrossing fibers having a first set of fibers substantially parallel relative to each other and a second set of fibers substantially parallel relative to each other. The first set of fibers crisscross with the second set of fibers, and are thereby perpendicular relative to the second set of fibers. The netting layer provides additional strength to the mat.