Nayoya Abdominal Mat with Back Supporting Contour for Full Range of Motion Ab and Core Workouts

This thing really works. I have used the Nayoya abdominal mat almost exclusively for reverse crunches the past couple months, and what a difference it has made. This portable mat has almost completely replaced the potentially risky weighted incline sit-ups that were my staple for many years. Crunches, when performed with this device, are surprisingly effective. While protecting the lumbar region and facilitating the proper alignment of vertebrae, the shape of the mat allows for full range of motion, more time under tension, and greater peak muscular contraction both concentrically and eccentrically. It allows me to maintain strict adherence to form throughout the set, and greatly stabilizes isometric holds in trunk flexion. I can really feel it the next day, but only in the targeted muscle group, just as it should be. My abs are looking more symmetrical as a result. A great, simple product, easy to use and easily stored. Highly recommended.

This abmat along with the ab roller and waist trimmer  Nayoya Waist Trimmer Sauna Belt  are the 3 best tools I own for a nice midsection. Of course diet plays a huge role in the way your body looks but I already have my bodyfat levels low. Combining ab mat workouts with the ab roller has made a dramatic difference in the definition of my abs. Also doing my workouts with the waist trimmer helps remove alot of water from my midsection because it does a great job of mimicking a 'sauna effect'. What I love about this mat is the design which fits perfectly underneath my back and feels tailor made for the shape of my back. This gives me the perfect range of motion for my upper abs and lower abs as I use it for weighted crunches as well as leg lifts and superset it with 10 roll outs with my ab roller.This ab mat doesnt put any strain on my lower back which alot of ab products tend to do and lets me isolate and work my core without interference from my lower back or sides.

This is way to high in my opinion. I've used a few different types of these, and this one is hard and has a really "highly curved" lumbar. I'll see how it goes over time.

Glad to find this item. It is firm and does not seem to give in or too sponge like..or soft. It holds it's own so to speak. A bit narrower than expected but wide enough for me. Someone larger such as a larger man I could see they may want or like a wider one. I'm taking mine camping and I hate to lay on the floor so thought it would help me with that. Yes still have to get down on the floor but it is at least a little bit of uplift. I would give it 5 stars if it had a non slip product on the bottom as is it seems to want to slip on the more slippery tent surface and flooring. I will place a yoga mat down too but I tried it out with that and again it slipped around. I have some ideas on how to help this problem out. I have nylon strapping material with a rubberized side that is made to keep slipping off your shoulder etc..if used for packs or bags and into shoulder straps. I think I may try to make two that slip over this product with the rubber on the outter side and it shouldn't bother the top part where you lay. I doubt you would notice. But should help prevent it slipping. I can also sew it onto the bottom and also make a full cover with the bottom of it being some soft rubber like shelf liner type material. There are fixes..but you have to be handy with sewing etc. and have access to materials. Many people may not know how to or think outside the box DIY. Otherwise I like that it is so firm and doesn't go soft in use.

I found this mat and really wanted to try it based on the concept and the previous reviews. Everything about this mat lives up to the high praise that it is getting in the reviews. The mat fits under your lower back and helps with a different ab workout. I have found that the mat is giving but not too much where you end up flat on the ground working out as normal. It helps with lower back pain for those who have it while doing an ab workout on the flat, hard ground. This mat gives you a little more of a range of motion than just the ground, working your muscles more. I would definitely recommend this to add to a home gym. I have found that I use it much more now because I like not being on the ground.

Nice and firm, great arch support when you're doing your bum-busters, or whatever it is you do. Only gripe I have with it is like other reviews say, it does not have any sort of grip on the bottom, causing it to move slightly when working out on hardwood floor. Seems alright on carpet, and it would be a easy fix by attaching some rubber to the bottom with some adhesive.The material feels durable and long lasting, and whatever kind of padding/foam is inside is very sturdy and firm. It does not give much, and my 2 year old loves to jump on it and it doesn't seem to leave an impression or and noticeable ware.