padded mat

Floor exercise cushion

A padded mat is a cushioned surface used for protection or comfort during physical activity.

Yoga mats, wrestling mats, and gymnastics mats all fall under this category.

The padding absorbs impact and provides traction: She unrolled her padded mat before starting her stretches.

Also used for infant play areas or camping.

Related
  • cushionStuffed fabric for comfort
  • foamBubble-filled substance
  • foam rubberPorous elastic padding material
  • yogaMind-body exercise discipline
  • gymExercise facility

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Opposites
cushioning/protection

padded mathard floor

concrete floor · bare concrete · wooden floor · tile floor · stone floor

surface softness

padded matsolid ground

Stable surface beneath

firm ground

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G