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Grappling and groundwork are the basis of many martial arts and mixed martial arts practices. They also can be painful if you’re not practicing on the right surface. While basic foam tiles (like puzzle mats) may provide some protection, they are not the ideal mats for...

While both can be considered types of heavy bags, there are many differences between muay thai bags and traditional heavy bags. From their design to their construction, these bags differ in the type of training they are ideal for.  What’s the difference between heavy...

Designing a home yoga studio is an incredibly rewarding experience. Not only do you get a great place to train right in your own home, but you also get to make it your own!  When designing a home space for your yoga practice, first ask yourself what you are trying to...

The flooring you choose to practice on has a huge impact on your yoga studio or home gym space. It determines how the space looks and feels. It also impacts the type of “yoga experience” you have in terms of comfort, stability, and the complexity of the poses you can...

Having your own home gym space is liberating, convenient, and a pretty excellent way to train outside of the gym. Having said that, it’s your home gym space, which means it’s your job to keep it clean! Thankfully, you don’t have to have any special skills to get the...

Using hand protection while training is important whether you’re a serious competitor, an amateur fighter, or someone who casually trains in boxing, cardio kickboxing, or MMA. Hand protection generally comes in two different types: inner gloves and hand wraps. Both...

Not all gym and martial arts flooring types are sustainable. Some are flat out bad for the environment. At Zebra Athletics, we try our best to produce environmentally friendly products, especially when it comes to our martial arts mats and fitness and yoga flooring....

It’s no secret that there’s a certain smell that comes with a gym. People sweat from working hard, and odors tend to linger long after they have gone. This is especially troubling if you train at home, as there is no getting away from the distinct smell of hard work...

There’s no shortage of yoga flooring options, but not all of them are suitable for hot yoga environments. Hot yoga presents a challenge to many different types of flooring. The high temperature and humidity can cause certain types of flooring to buckle, warp, and bend...

Bag training is essential for boxing, MMA, and many different styles of martial arts; it’s also a great form of cardio for those looking to get in shape. That’s why it’s essential for any home gym or fitness facility to have a collection of training bags. Depending on...