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While Pilates has evolved from the method created by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s, some still swear by the original 34-move sequence. But, as you can imagine, remaining faithful to that approach is ...

Both newcomers and familiar mat-makers are taking yoga mat innovation to a whole new level. Here are our three picks for the most creative new mats on the market.