Home Gym Gift Guide: The Best Gift for Someone Who Works Out at Home
Which mat to give, which size to pick when you don't know their room, gift ideas by person, and when to order for Christmas delivery.
Short answer: the best gift for someone who works out at home is a large mat that covers their whole workout space. Pick the Exercise Mat if they train in shoes, or the Yoga Mat if they practice barefoot. If you don't know their room, 6' x 4' is our most popular size. Not sure at all? A gift card is delivered by email. For Christmas delivery, order by Thursday, December 10.
Key takeaways
- Shoes on? Exercise Mat. Barefoot? Yoga Mat.
- Safe size: 6' x 4'. Go 7' x 5' if they have a living room or spare room to work with.
- Not sure what they need? A gift card arrives by email and they pick the mat.
- Free shipping, 60-day returns, lifetime warranty.
- Christmas: order by December 10.
Why a big mat makes a great gift
Most people who work out at home are doing it on a small yoga mat or a bare floor. They step off the edge on every lateral move, slide on hardwood, or kneel on concrete. A mat that covers the whole space fixes all of that at once, and it's something many people won't buy for themselves.
“It's wrapped up under a Christmas tree right now but my daughter, whom I bought it for , researched it and knew this was the one she wanted.”
Verified buyer · 5 stars · Large Yoga Mat
Which mat to give
| If they... | Give |
|---|---|
| Do HIIT, cardio, kickboxing, or app workouts in shoes | Exercise Mat |
| Lift weights or have a bike, treadmill, or rack at home | Exercise Mat |
| Practice yoga, pilates, stretching, or barre barefoot | Yoga Mat |
| Want a big, soft play space for a baby or toddler | Yoga Mat |
| You're not sure | Gift card |
The one question that decides it: will they wear shoes on it? More in Exercise Mat vs Yoga Mat.
“Got this as a gift for my lady during the holidays. It's great quality and is the best thing ever for a HUGE yoga room!”
Verified buyer · 5 stars · Large Yoga Mat
Which size to give
- 6' x 4': our most popular size. Fits a bedroom, office, or the space in front of the TV. The safe pick when you don't know their room.
- 7' x 5': room for lateral moves and wide poses. Fits most living rooms.
- 9' x 6' and up: for a dedicated home gym, garage gym, or two people training together.
See every size drawn to scale in the Size Guide, or read What Size Exercise Mat Do You Need?
“Sturdy and stays put. This was a gift and she loves it.”
Verified buyer · 5 stars · Large Exercise Mat
Gift ideas by person
- The garage-gym builder: a 9' x 6' or larger Exercise Mat to cover cold concrete. See Garage Gym Workouts on Concrete.
- The apartment HIIT fan: an Exercise Mat to quiet the thud for the neighbors downstairs. See Quiet Home Workouts.
- The yogi with a home practice: a 7' x 5' Yoga Mat so every pose fits.
- The bike or treadmill owner: an Exercise Mat sized to fit the machine plus floor space. See Mats Under Treadmills and Bikes.
- New parents: a big Yoga Mat for workouts and floor time with the baby.
“Was a gift for Christmas so haven't put it on the floor yet. Looks to be very sturdy and just what we need to go under a power tower.”
Verified buyer · 5 stars · Large Exercise Mat
Christmas delivery
Most orders ship within 1-2 business days and arrive in 3-7 business days, so order by Thursday, December 10 for delivery by Christmas. Shipping is free on every order within the United States. Gift cards are delivered by email, so they work right up to Christmas morning. Full details in Holiday Shipping: When to Order for Christmas.
Give the home workout space they'll use all year
Free shipping, 60-day returns, and a lifetime warranty on every mat.
Shop Exercise MatsSee the Size GuideRelated guides: A Mat Big Enough for Two: Partner, Couple and Family Workouts · What Size Yoga Mat If You're Tall? A Height Chart · Mat Pilates at Home: How Much Space and Which Mat
FAQ
What size mat should I buy as a gift?
If you don't know their space, 6' x 4' is our most popular size and fits most rooms. Go 7' x 5' if they have a living room or spare room to work with.
Exercise Mat or Yoga Mat for a gift?
Exercise Mat if they work out in shoes or use weights or machines. Yoga Mat if they practice barefoot.
Can they return or exchange it?
Yes. Every mat has a 60-day satisfaction guarantee and a lifetime warranty.
Do you have gift cards?
Yes. Gift cards are delivered by email with instructions to redeem them at checkout.
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