Sleeping well is important for everyone, but due to the physiological effects of sleep, in certain guilds, it takes on special importance. This is the case of the People who perform activities that require a high level of alertness, concentration, precision and motor skills such as athletes.
For athletes, sleep is very important because of the influence it has on physical performance, recovery and the execution of tasks that require a good state of alertness or concentration.
The importance of getting a good night’s sleep becomes a necessity for these people.
82% of athletes have trouble falling asleep on the eve of a competition, which does not usually affect their sports performance if they are people who sleep well regularly.
And how to achieve it? If you are an athlete, do not hesitate, good habits before going to sleep will help you enjoy better physical performance, but it is not all a matter of good habits.
From Mi Colchón we give you some tips to get that long-awaited good rest.
- Let your mind rest. Spending a few minutes a day meditating or simply thinking about nothing can help.
- A proper dinner at the right time. Light dinner but without getting hungry. Have dinner 2 or 3 hours before going to sleep eating foods rich in carbohydrates to replenish muscle glycogen and have energy and those with a low glycemic index such as pasta al dente, rice, bread and potatoes, help you fall asleep. Proteins too, but not fats. It is very important that you do not eat anything new for dinner and that you control the quantities so that it is a light and easily digestible dinner to go to sleep without heaviness or hunger.
- Go to bed at the same time and follow a routine. For many people, following a routine helps them fall asleep, and they can stick to it at home or in a hotel if they travel outside to compete. There are ‘classic’ routines that work very well such as drinking a glass of milk with cocoa or an infusion, a massage on the legs with cream, reading, listening to the radio or talking to someone who gives you peace.
- Even individual sports athletes need to ally themselves with a good team: the rest equipment for athletes. At Mi Colchón we are specialists in mattresses for athletes. Our mattressologists will help you select which mattress is best for you. A good account of this can be given by Bea González, a professional padel player, known as “the pearl of El Palo”, who entrusted us with her rest. You can see more here. https://youtu.be/XXrLlCJ1z2A . You will hardly find a better mattress for athletes than the Coco Supreme Firm mattress. The mattress that fits your body and takes care of your health.Quality and well-being united for a unique rest.
- Turn off the technology two hours before you go to bed 🙂 . Yes! No one said that sleeping well was easy.
If you are looking for the best mattress for athletes, do not hesitate to visit any of our mattress stores in Malaga, you will have up to 101 nights to check it out. Remember that sleep is the silent training of athletes. Don’t neglect it.
