Sleep has always been an important aspect of my daily routine. Since I'm constantly on the go, recovery is a huge part of how I live my day to the fullest. This is why I am a #TeamBear Athlete! As a frequent traveller, Bear Mattress allows me to come home rested, rejuvenated, and ready to perform each and every day.
As a professional basketball player, sleep is my number 1 priority. I know I can rely on Bear to provide a mattress that will always have me performing my best
Born in Bartow, FL, Tony attended the University of North Carolina for one year where he was a member of the Tar Heels 2017 National Championship Team. Tony was then selected 28th overall in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers before being traded on draft night to the Utah Jazz. After three years with the Jazz, serving as their backup center, Tony was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers where he has been an integral part of the 2020-2021 team. Off the court Tony is very passionate about giving back. Tony has his foundation, ‘Tony Bradley Elite’ that works to give back to underprivileged youth through a variety of events.
I have been sleeping on a Bear Pro mattress for years - and love it. Traveling on the road means I have slept on many different mattresses- and have found that nothing comes close to Bear.
Seattle native, Blake Snell, was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the first round of the 2011 draft out of Shorewood High School in Washington. He made his Major League debut in April of 2016 and posted solid seasons in each of the first two years of his career.
Snell broke out in 2018, going 21-5 and earning the American League Cy Young Award. He led the league in both wins and ERA (1.89) and was named to the AL All-Star team. He finished the season strong, winning American League Pitcher of the Month honors in both August and September.
Last year, Snell led the Rays to the franchise's first World Series appearance in 12 years. He posted a 2.70 ERA and struck out 18 batters in 10 innings in two Series starts, though Tampa Bay lost to the Dodgers in six games.
Snell spent the first five years of he career with Tampa Bay before being traded to San Diego last December.
Proper recovery each night is needed after a hard day of training; the amount and the quality of sleep I get each night is critical to ensure I am at my best as I train to be the best I can be.
Adam Coon is a World Champion Greco-Roman Wrestler. Starting his career at a young age, Coon was the 2011 Cadet World champion and won 4 state championships by high school.
I attribute my best training, best results, and best days to consistent quality sleep--there's simply no way to recover adequately without it.
I consider myself a reformed sleeper--I've had to dedicate myself to a disciplined sleep routine, and also look to improve my sleep environment. That's where having a high quality mattress and comfortable bedding is so important.
Bear Mattress is a no-brainer when it comes to any athlete’s recovery tool kit.
April Whitney is a former internationally ranked foil fencer, women’s strength specialist, and the Founder of Smalletics.com, the leading online health & fitness platform for women 5’4 and shorter.
As a certified personal trainer, certified nutritionist and petite women's health specialist, April has coached thousands of petite women from around the world, helping them to create their leanest, happiest and most powerful bodies and minds. As a fellow petite, April believes that you can feel strong and powerful in your body no matter your shape, weight, height or size.
Sleep is my #1 recovery method for optimal performance on and off the field. A great night’s sleep is necessary for my body and mind to rebuild in order to maximize each day’s output.
Sleep is key to my mental and physical well-being. It aids my recovery while allowing me to have the focus and strength needed to perform.
An athlete without proper rest is like a car with no gas. Bear makes sure I never run on empty.
NASM certified Roz "The Diva" Mays has dedicated many late nights at the gym to becoming a stronger and healthier athlete. Pole dancing is her movement of choice, followed by TRX, strength & conditioning, and flexibility.
Among her finest contributions to the pole world has been creating Dangerous Curves: A Celebration of Plus Size Pole Dancers. Her talents have been featured in The New York Times, ESPN, Glamour, Huffington Post, and other really dope media organizations. She loves to teach obnoxiously loud classes at IncrediPole and Body & Pole in New York City. She’s also the subject of Dangerous Curves, an award-winning documentary.
When she isn’t half-naked and sweaty, Diva is usually making pancakes with Beyonce and Michelle Obama.
Quality sleep is truly an X Factor for success…in sports, in work, in life! A good night’s rest refuels and rejuvenates me for the day ahead.
As an elite athlete, sleeping plays a big role in my recovery as I train at a high level every day. Sleeping speeds up my recovery so I can be refreshed and perform at my best ability the next day.
Study after study show that sleep is the number one thing athletes can prioritize to improve their recovery from hard training. So, a high-quality bed that allows us both to sleep comfortably, without over-heating, is an important recovery tool to make sure we are getting the most out our ZZZs!
Andrew Clemence and Erin Huck are elite mountain bike racers, living in Boulder, Colorado. Andrew draws on his UCI Pro Road background to focus on longer mtb events like the Epic Rides series and the infamous Leadville 100mtb. Erin is focused on UCI World Cup XCO racing and is targeting qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
As an athlete, I know the vitality of sleep and recovery. Facing injuries myself in the sport of gymnastics, having proper and quality sleep allowed me to heal and perform at a higher level. Sleep is on the athlete’s side.
McKenna Kelley is a retired collegiate gymnast. She competed in the sport for over 20 years where she rounded out her career at LSU. She is a 2X All-American, SEC Champion and her team secured multiple SEC titles as well as National Runner Up titles in the National Championship. She is now a gymnastics coach, mental training life coach, and advocate for healthy living.
I sleep on a Bear Pro mattress because getting a quality, consistent night’s sleep is critical to my performance. I know when I sleep better, I perform better. Bear’s long history of focusing on athletes, making products backed by science and using the latest technology is why I trust my sleep to Bear.
As a professional Mountain-Ultramarathon Runner I often train by running up to 30-miles in a single day on hilly trails. Recovery between these demanding Long Runs is paramount for success in my sport!
A native of Oregon, and ultra-marathon runner, Sage started running at the age of 12 when his soccer coach told him he was "better off without the ball." After high school Sage traveled across the country to run for LetsRun.com. Sage not only qualified for the 2008 US Olympic trials marathon, but he also won the Ivy League Conference title for 10,000m on the track and qualified as an individual for the 2007 NCAA Championships in cross country. He was the youngest Men's qualifier at the 2008 US Olympic Marathon Trials at the age of 21.
After college Sage ran professionally on the roads at the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project team from August of 2009 to February 2012. During his time at Hansons, Sage placed 17th overall at the 2010 Bank of America Chicago Marathon (8th American in the race), and placed 5th in the 2011 Rock n’ Roll New Orleans Mardi Gras half marathon with a personal best time of 1:04:32. Sage also ran a personal best marathon time of 2:16:52 at the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon that year (2011).
In the spring of 2012 Sage started ultra marathons and trail running. He won USATF National titles at Mountain Running as well as at the Trail 100km and Trail Marathon Championships.
In 2014 Sage won the World Long Distance Mountain Running Championships at the Pikes Peak Ascent Race....leading Team US to a Gold Medal Team finish.
In 2015 Sage returned to road marathons and placed 16th overall at the Boston Marathon with a road marathon time of 2:19:12.
In both 2018 and 2019 Sage finished top 10 overall in the prestigious Golden Trail Series International competition and ranking of international mountain-trail runners.
Sage looks to continue competing at a high level on the roads and trails at distances from the 10km to 100 miles with a focus on becoming one of the best Mountain-Ultra-Trail (“MUT”) runners in the world.
As a Professional Basketball Player, getting a good night sleep is critical for me. I can always count on my Bear Mattress to get the rest I need that allows me to perform at my very best every day.
Sleep is the key to our mind & body's recovery. Without it we struggle in our day to day lives which also includes how motivated we are, our mental focus and also how hard we can train. In this day and age sleep is often overlooked, but we must reevaluate it's importance and start sleeping better.
Sleep is extremely important to my performance on the sand. Quality sleep is the difference that separates me from the rest of my competition.
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As an elite track cyclist, I use many different methods of recovery but nothing compares to sleep. Sleep is the best way for our bodies to recover after a long day of training or a day of competition. Focusing on my sleep and recovery allows me to wake up feeling great and able to perform at my best every day.
Nick Wammes is a member of the Elite Men’s National Track Sprint Team with Cycling Canada. His career began at the age of 13, joining the Ontario Youth Cup circuit.
Wammes is currently training 6-8 hours a day in preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Although the youngest member of the team, Wammes is among the top 2 Male Track sprinters in the country —most recently coming in first for Keirin, Sprint and Team at the Canadian National Championships.
It has been a battle to get to the top and he is excited to keep pushing forward for a podium spot in Tokyo.
Sleep is the absolute pinnacle of recovery for me. As far as importance, there is nothing I dedicate more time to and that has a bigger impact on my performance. When I'm able to sleep well, I'm able to do the most amazing things on the competition floor.
As an Olympic athlete there are many forms of recovery that we need to be our best, but statistically proven the best form of recovery is in fact sleep. While I am sleeping, my body is working overtime in recovering so I can wake up the next morning and push my body to reach new levels in training each day.
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I'm really happy that I switched my mattress to Bear. It works wonders for my back and is the perfect combination of firm and soft.
Maryana is a Fitness enthusiast who found the path to a strong and healthy body to be an immense struggle and began to use what she learned to help others find their best selves. She has earned over 900K fitness enthusiast followers on Instagram/Youtube.
Sleep is as basic as a need for food, and vital to physical well-being. The main role of sleep is to restore the body’s energy supplies that have been depleted through the day’s activities. As an athlete who gets numerous forms of physical activity throughout my day, it’s crucial I get good sleep and recovery, so I can go harder for my next training.
A native of Los Angeles, Leah is truly a Jack (or Jill) of all trades. She primarily is an acrobat performing and teaching for large company events, festivals, and A list celebrities. She is an Acro Yoga certified teacher and has incorporated this as a foundation for her teaching. She has trained and taught with a collection of talented movement artists, as well as a variety of teachers across many acrobatic styles. Leah shares her knowledge with others to create a viable practice that promotes positive movement and a healthy lifestyle.
When she isn’t sharing her passion for teaching or performing, you can find her designing sets for film and commercials, working on art projects, and designing fitness facilities and active wear for Pi Movement, which is an activewear brand that is dedicated to giving back Pi% (3.14) to building parks/ playgrounds around the world.
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This mattress is perfect for muscle recovery and improved performance.
Aaron Nimmo is a professional fitness competitor and trainer. He has certifications in kinesiology and is a certification ACE trainer. Aaron helps clients achieve their fitness goals every day as part of his well-known 8 week transformation program.
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I don't just sleep in this bed, I knock out! I travel constantly and being able to rest and recover is more valuable than just about anything else. I trust that this mattress will get me an efficient night's sleep.
Sarah is a WWE Superstar from Louisville, Kentucky. Being a professional athlete, she uses powerlifting, strongman, weightlifting and viking martial arts to stay in shape and be the best athlete she can be.
Sarah began her wrestling career in 2011, under the ring name Crazy Mary Dobson, with her first match being against Mickie Knuckles for the IWA East Coast promotion. She also pinned Viper in a ten-person tag team match in her debut in the American Pro Wrestling Alliance. Dobson then wrestled for various independent wrestling organizations across the United States and Europe including Insane Championship Wrestling, Shimmer Women Athletes, Ring of Honor, and Juggalo Championship Wrestling (JCW). On February 21, 2015, at JCW's Take Me Home show, Bridges teamed with Mad Man Pondo to defeat The Hooligans (Devin Cutter and Mason Cutter) to win the JCW Tag Team Championships.
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Over the years of training and competing, I've learned that my recovery is the most important key to my success. Without good sleep, you will never wake up a better person than you were yesterday. My goal is to consistently better my performance in the ocean and in the gym every day.
Billy Kemper was born and raised in Hawaii, hailing from the island of Maui. He is known for a progressive training regiment and outstanding surfing performance, leading the next generation of international watermen.
With countless awards and nominations, Kemper is cemented as the world's leading Big Wave Competitor. In 2016 and again in 2017 he has claimed WSL Peahi Challenge Victory, including the prestigious Billabong XXL Ride of the Year Award.
He currently resides on the infamous North Shore of Oahu with his wife Tahiti and 4 children.
With the long hours, multiple workouts a day and 7 days a week of training for an Ironman, rest and recovery is as important, if not more so, than the training itself. To improve you have to recovery and for me that’s a minimum of 8 hours of sleep a night. The better the sleep the more I can recover.
Brent McMahon is a Triathlete, Olympian, World Cup Champion, Xterra Champion, and an IRONMAN Champion. He has been racing multisport since he was 14 years old.
Brent McMahon is a Triathlete, Olympian, World Cup Champion, Xterra Champion, and an IRONMAN Champion. He started participating in triathlons at the age of 10 and just five years later he entered his first world championship.
After three Olympic qualifying cycles, he competed at the 2004 Athens and 2012 London Olympic Games. These years of perseverance shaped his move onto the IRONMAN circuit in 2013.
Brent's entered IRONMAN at the 70.3 distance with multiple wins. In 2014 he found a renewed passion and excitement for triathlon competing at IRONMAN Arizona at 140.6 miles distance. Not only did he win, but he broke the course record, went sub 8-hours and posted the fastest time ever by a rookie. His time of 7:55.48 was the 15th fastest IRONMAN of all time.
Brent has gone on to break the 8-hour barrier four more times, gain three more Ironman wins and set 3 course records. With a 9th place finish at the Kona Ironman World Championship, he is focused on bettering this performance.
After over 20 years of professional racing, he still loves what he does. Brent believes that you can always learn and improve so long as you are open and willing. He loves to support and encourage the development of athletes the athletes that he gets to train with and be a mentor and training partner.
Brent supports the BC Children's Hospital Foundation, that played a life-saving roll in his twin nieces lives and will be forever grateful.
A good night sleep is a vital part of my daily recovery during the season. Choosing the right mattress is just like selecting which stick or gloves I use, it's an important piece of equipment that helps me produce on the ice.
James Frederick van Riemsdyk, also known by his initials JVR, is an American professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League.
Van Riemsdyk became part of NHL history before playing his first game in the League. When he was selected No. 2 by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2007 NHL Draft behind Patrick Kane (Chicago Blackhawks), it marked the first time that two U.S.-born players had been picked in the first two spots.
Van Riemsdyk, then 18, had impressed the Flyers with his play with USA Hockey's National Team Development Program. van Riemsdyk headed to the University of New Hampshire, where he had 28 goals and 74 points in two seasons.
He left college after the 2008-09 season and played seven regular-season games for the Flyers' AHL affiliate in Philadelphia. The forward from Middletown, New Jersey, has been an NHL regular ever since.
Van Riemsdyk got an assist in his first NHL game Oct. 2, 2009, against the Carolina Hurricanes, then had two more the next day against the New Jersey Devils. He scored his first NHL goal Oct. 24, 2009, against the Florida Panthers.
Van Riemsdyk had 35 points (15 goals) in 78 games for the Flyers as a rookie in 2009-10, then had his first 20-goal season in 2010-11. After three seasons with the Flyers, van Riemsdyk was traded to the Toronto Maple for defenseman Luke Schenn on June 23, 2012. He continued to produce in Toronto, reaching the 30-goal mark for the first time in the NHL in 2013-14.
But after scoring an NHL career-high 36 goals for the Maple Leafs in 2017-18, his sixth season with Toronto, van Riemsdyk decided it was time to play closer to home. He became an unrestricted free agent signed a five-year contract with the Flyers on July 1, 2018.
When your job is revolved around the physical, emotional, and mental state of your body, sleep and recovery play one of the biggest roles in your success. I truly feel ready for a day of hard training after I’ve gotten a good nights sleep.
Maggie Steffens is a 2-time Olympic gold medalist and captain of the USA Women's water polo team. She was MVP of the 2012 and 2016 Olympics, setting a new record for most goals scored with 21. In 2019, Maggie led the USA Women's National team to a historic third World Championship gold medal - a feat that has never been done before by any team. Outside of the pool Maggie co-founded the business "6-8 Sports" with fellow Olympic legend Tony Azevedo. Maggie is training for the 2021 Tokyo games and is one of the most popular Olympic athletes headed into next year.
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Without good quality sleep, my body will not allow me to perform at my absolute best. Getting enough sleep will not only maintain my physical health, but also mental health!
Ugo Amadi is a rookie for the Seattle Seahawks. He was drafted in this years 2019 NFL Draft in the 4th round with the 132nd pick. Ugo attended The University of Oregon where he played in all 51 games throughout his 4 years, and won Co-MVP his senior year. In 2018, he won the Lombardi Award trophy. This trophy is awarded to the College Player of The Year who displayed Performance, Leadership, Character, and Resiliency on and off the field.