We understand the rest and recovery demands of high-performing athletes. In part, this is due to our owners’ extensive athletic backgrounds. Additionally, we have worked closely with elite athletes (all the way to the professional level) for many years now. Bed’r Mattress is sought after by high-performing athletes because we not only understand the dynamic needs of the athlete but we also can provide the solution.
Custom Mattress Sizes
College athletes are of extraordinary talent and sometimes that comes with exceptional features. For example, college basketball player Felix Okpara stands at a very tall six feet eleven inches. Most mattresses are not made to accommodate someone of that height very well. We worked with Felix to accommodate that need as well as his need to sleep cooler. Check out how he’s sleeping now. In part, he says ”One of the features I like about my bed is that they added some extra inches to the length, so I can sleep more comfortably without my feet hanging off the bed.”
Injury Support
College baseball pitcher AJ Russell had to get Tommy John elbow surgery in 2024. To fully recuperate and get back on the field as soon as possible, AJ came to Bed’r Mattress to prioritize his sleep in his rehab plan. Sleep plays a critical role in injury recovery. He sleeps on a Black’d Out Mattress that is infused with Copper materials that are proven to support wellness in numerous ways. Check out his mattress and the supporting medical studies on the materials. He returned to the field 8 months later exceeding his expectations. According to the UT Daily Beacon “He only had one inning of work, but made the most of it — striking out the side on a trio of heaters. It was the start of a 7-5 win over North Alabama at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.”
More REM Sleep
Gavin Kilen, a college baseball player, has doubled his REM sleep on our Black’d Out Mattress! According to the Sleep Foundation, “All sleep is important, but REM sleep in particular plays an important role in dreaming, memory, emotional processing, and healthy brain development.” Watch Gavin’s Bed’r Night Story and check out the Black’d Out Collection. Available in soft, medium, and firm!
If you’re an athlete, you have to shop at Bed’r Mattress! We will help you maximize your performance and recovery while you sleep. Browse our products online right now, and stop by Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.!