The mattress is firm and airy - perfect for hot days. I also really like that there is zero metal in the mattress. Beds with metal springs in them usually really irritate my back.
NICK NOVAK, former NFL Kicker
My husband and I thought we had a comfortable bed until our Somnium arrived. I’m a light sleeper and I’ve never slept better. I don't feel his every movement and the mattress remains cool, allowing us to sleep more soundly. I feel the difference and wake up in the morning more refreshed.
HEATHER MITTS, USWNT, soccer player & 3-time Olympic gold medalist
Sleep is the magic pill in improving performance. There is deep research around how great sleep upgrades an athletes cognitive and physiologic abilities. Somnium has finally created a breakthrough piece of equipment that meets the level of precise engineering elite performers expect.
MARK VERSTEGEN, founder & president EXOS
THE MATTRESS FOR ATHLETES
YOUR FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR THE NIGHT
As an athlete – whether recreational, Olympic or somewhere in between – your peak physical performance is directly related to the quality and quantity of your sleep. Studies have shown that a good night’s rest helps improve key training elements like reaction times, skill memory and mood . Well-rested athletes are also significantly less likely to suffer injuries. And that's not all: The benefits continue after the fun of a hard workout is over. Adequate sleep is also essential to the recovery process and aids with muscle repair.
The bottom line: Make Somnium your fitness equipment for the night and get you into your best personal shape.
BETTER SLEEP = BETTER PERFORMANCE
FROM ZERO TO 60 IN UNDER EIGHT HOURS
'I have been an athlete all of my life!' The statement sums up the obvious about Owen McKibbin. The former world-class beach volleyball pro, trainer, author and umpteenth-time Men's Health cover model looks every bit the part. He can easily out-push up and pull-up most of us any day., but that's only half of his story: 'I also have four titanium screws, two metal plates and a bone graft in my lower back,' he adds, describing the injuries he sustained over the course of his long athletic career. 'Plus I had four total knee reconstructions and another one on my right shoulder.
SLEEP FOR RECOVERY: STRONGER THAN EVER
The thing that keeps him moving after all these surgeries? Prioritized recovery. Owen, who has been a fan of Somnium since our mattress first hit the market, explains: 'I push myself hard, but to sleep and rest is just as important, if not more than the work itself. Quality sleep is the key to recovery. Somnium has by far the most comfortable and “functional” mattress I’ve ever slept on. It’s allowed me to be at my physical peak at 60 years old. I’ve got lots more in this tank thanks to Somnium.'
SLEEP & PERFORMANCE
SLEEPING FOR THE WIN
Run faster, swim quicker, serve harder: All you have to do is sleep. That’s the consensus of various sleep extension studies conducted at US and international universities in recent years. More more quality sleep gives athletes a competitive edge. Researches asked athletes to set a sleep goal of 10 hours a night. Here are a few examples of what they found:
- Football: 40-yard dash and 20-yard shuttle times dropped. Players also reported better energy levels.
- Tennis: Sleep = Ace! Players saw their sprint times decrease and accuracy of their serves increase at the same time.
- Basketball: Free throw and three point shot accuracy improved dramatically.
- Swimming: Teams saw better speed, reaction time, turn times and stronger kick strokes.
- Running: Competitors improved running economy, trial performance and oxygen uptake.
The bottom line: Sleep not only helps your body recover from athletic exertions, it does the same for your mind. Better focus, improved cognitive function You will think faster and more strategically, with better focus. Whether you are an Olympian or a weekend warrior, better sleep equals better results.
NEW STUDIES
Getting eight hours of shut eye improves athletes’ performance, but which sport is best at helping people sleep better? Weight training apparently bests long-presumed frontrunner cardio in that department.
A 2022 study by the American Heart Association found that lifting weights added an average 40 minutes of sleep while aerobic exercise added a mere 23.
I am an elite triathlete and I have always been an active sleeper. Not only is this the most comfortable mattress I have ever had, it helped fix all my minor back issues. And by the way: I love the pillow, too! The support, consistency and responsiveness are wonderful and truly different from anything I have experienced.
CHRISTINE EDMONDS, USA national triathlete
After years of constantly waking throughout the night, our Somnium has literally saved me. Within days I slept straight through and woke up better rested! About a month later I was in a serious accident (broken shoulder, ribs, collapsed lung, etc.). I was told by the doctors that it would be months before I could sleep comfortably. I was sleeping all night on my Somnium in less than 2 weeks.
PHILIP WALKER, recreational dare devil, diver and mountain bike racer
I have used the mattress for six months now and I love it! Being a sports chiropractor I definitely appreciate the intricate design behind the mattress and the attention to biomechanics and posture preservation while sleeping. I highly recommend it.
TAREK ADRA, D.C., L.Ac, Beverly Hills
