Best Mattress for Athletes to Buy in 2025

As a medium mattress, the Zoma Hybrid is excellent for side and combo sleepers looking to alleviate pain. Customer reviews agree that whether you’re an athlete or not, the Zoma Hybrid mattress will cradle your body’s curves, support your back, and improve your sleep.

Most athletes love the Zoma. Here is what some have to say:

Klemens: I like how this is designed for athletes and recovery. I’ve slept great on the ZOMA start so far! Thank you Zoma and keep up the great work.

Jon D: I’ve been sleeping great every night on my new Zoma Hybrid. As advertised it’s a bed for those active in sports. I surf every morning (I’m in my early 60’s) and have zero sleep issues, and the best part, I get up every morning without any soreness.

Dawn:This was our first night using the mattress and we were both sore. So lets see if this the mattress “for athletes” for recovery we said, and off to sleep we went. It is 100% TRUE that this helps recovery. I woke up feeling like a million bucks. Shoulders, hips and knees all felt great.

The Zoma Hybrid Mattress was specifically designed for athletes and those who lead an active lifestyle. The Triangulex™ special foam comfort layer has a 5 zone support system topped with cooling gel. Triangulex™ provides deeper compression to heavier sections of the body, like the shoulders and hips and softer support to the head, back, and legs. Cooling gel pulls heat away from the body to improve muscle recovery and reduce inflammation after a hard workout.

Reactiv™ has a latex-like feel, enabling easier movement at night and preventing heavy sinkage. Reactiv™ is the transitional layer between the Triangulex™ comfort layer and the Support+ layer. The sturdy Support+ reinforces the top layers and prevents sagging.

Customer reviews note how much cooler they sleep on the AS3 Hybrid mattress compared to all-foam mattresses or other hybrid mattresses. The cushioning and support improved sleeper’s pains, helping them wake up feeling refreshed in the mornings as opposed to grumpy and fatigued.

Athletes and others who are active are mostly happy with this mattress. Here is what others had to say:

Rawl: Great mattress so far! Only had it for about a month, but love it so far! Both my husband and I were long time athletes and we wake up feeling fresh every morning. But time will tell. Hopefully the warranty is as good as it seems.

Angus: As a former athlete and paratrooper, I routinely wake up stiff and hurting. I feel like I now wake up more rested and without pain. I have yet to really find big difference with the celliant covers but I’m willing to assume it has a benefit. Very satisfied with our purchase.

Norm: The one I bought was suppose to be good for people with shoulder and sports injuries. I do think it’s a little hard for those but it maybe just my specific shoulder problem and keep in mind it is hard to please everyone all the time. In summary this is a very good quality mattress with a good warranty and not much off gassing which would have been a big no no for my wife.

The AS3, like all Amerisleep mattresses, has a soft, breathable cover that increases airflow around the mattress. This circulation prevents you from overheating and allows you to get undisturbed rest. The cover is also removable and machine washable for easy cleaning.

The first layer of the AS3 is 3 inches of pressure-relieving Bio-Pur®, a plant-based memory foam. Bio-Pur® is more breathable than traditional foam, so it works in tandem with the breathable cover to keep you sleeping comfortably. When you lay on the AS3, this layer contours to your body to alleviate pain and offer instant comfort.

Next is the 2-inch Affinity layer with HIVE® technology. HIVE® is a surface modification technology designed to offer dynamic support. Underneath your torso, head, and feet, HIVE® feels firmer and prevents uncomfortable sinkage; whereas HIVE® is softer under your shoulders and hips to allow for deeper compression and pressure relief. Not only is this mattress great for athletes, but it’s also an excellent choice for side sleepers.

The last layer of the AS3 is 7 inches of sturdy Bio-Core® serving as the base. Bio-Core® reinforces the two layers above and prevents sagging and wear and tear.

We like the Vaya Mattress because its foams are both contouring and adaptable like memory foam but lifting and responsive like latex.  If you share the mattress with a partner, you won’t have to worry about motion transfer since these layers isolate movement; and if you’re a hot sleeper, you can goodbye to night sweats as these are airy and cooling mattress layers.

Customers who chose the Vaya have overall been very happy. Here is what some had to say:

Karen P: Very well made mattress, and I liked the idea of the hybrid. But unfortunately, it was much to firm for me. I tried to get used to it, but my hips are just too painful.

Steven M: Mattress came right on time and is very comfortable

Heather B: Excellent quality for such a price. Definitely buying it again!

The first layer of this mattress is 3 inches of Vaya Comfort Foam to offer cushiony pressure relief. This layer contours to your body and adapts to your every movement to keep you sleeping comfortably all night long. And you’ll never overheat on this top comfort layer, either!

Next, the core of the mattress is made with sturdy poly-foam to reinforce the layers and sleeper above. The sturdy core foam of the Vaya Mattress effectively resists sagging to remain lump-free for years. Plus, Vaya backs their bed with a 10-year warranty.

The Saatva Classic provides all the comforts you’d expect out of an innerspring mattress. It bounces just like an innerspring mattress. And it’s highly breathable all the way through, just like an innerspring mattress. So those who have gotten used to the innerspring feel don’t have to worry about losing it if they purchase the Classic.

On the other hand, you also don’t have to worry about all the problems inherent to innerspring beds when you sleep on the Classic. The adaptable pocketed coil support layer makes the Classic much more contouring than a regular innerspring mattress. It also increases the motion isolating capabilities of the bed.

Athletes who bought the Saatva looking for an innerspring mattress love it. See some reviews for yourself:

Carol: I bought a Memory Foam mattress from raymour and and I started to feel back pain after a few weeks of sinking into the mattress, (I’m Read more about review stating Man! What a bed!athletic and 38). I woke up a few time a night from the pain to switch positions. That went on for a year. It really was torture. The pain lasted all day and then at night I had to hit that terrible bed again. Finally I did my research and found Saatva. This mattress looks SUPER well-made and luxurious beyond anything I expected.

Patrik B: As someone who has led an active athletic life-style, I have had 5 knee surgeries, serious spinal/neck injuries, and most recently I was recovering from shoulder surgery. I was so excited the day our Saatva mattress arrived. The quality of this mattress and the entire buying experience couldn’t have been any better.

Jim M: I am an athletic person in my 50’s and for my particular body type, the memory foam wasn’t working. At one point my back went into such a serious muscle spasm that I ended up in the emergency room… I went from knowing literally nothing about Saatva to being one of their fans and advocates.

The Saatva Classic starts out with a three-inch contouring Euro top. This layer offers pressure relief and comfort to tired joints. It’s also wrapped in a hypoallergenic organic cotton cover treated with GuardinTM botanical antimicrobial treatment that prevents bacteria, mold, and other icky things from flourishing in your mattress. This is a boon for allergy sufferers everywhere.

Below the Euro-style pillow top, you’ll find the high-density memory foam layer. This layer increases pressure relief above and also helps the mattress transition from foam and fibers to steel coils.

The first support layer of the Classic sits right underneath the transition foam layer. These adaptable pocket coils add contoured support to the Classic to help keep your spine in optimal alignment. This is also the coil layer that helps neutralize motion transfer.

The coil layer that provides innerspring bounce and breathability is the open coil support core right below the pocketed coils. These ultra-strong coils are 13-gauge tempered steel, so you won’t have to worry about sagging for a long time.

These networked coils are also surrounded by a perimeter railing system made of high-density foam. That means the Classic mattress boasts superior edge support to go along with its dual support cores.

Lying down on the Evolution, the first thing you’ll notice is its superior contouring. The Evolution combines multiple layers of adaptable memory foam with an equally adaptable pocketed coil support core. That means this mattress can perfectly contour to your body to keep your spine in healthy alignment and cradle your pressure points.

This is also an incredibly cool mattress. It combines multiple cooling features that work together to both pull heat away from you and keep cool air flowing through the mattress. So no worries about overheating memory foam. This mattress can regulate its temperature!

Overall people love the Nolah Evolution 15 when choosing a firm bed. However, it should be noted, you really need to select the right firmness when ordering:

Hannah M: An amazing mattress! Constructed with luxuriously well made materials that are breathable and incredibly comfortable. After almost one year of sleeping on this mattress, my husband and I are still talking about how much we love it. We both are combo sleepers and feel it’s the perfect balance between soft and firm.

Anonymous: We purchased the Nolah Evolution Hybrid 15 in Plush . We originally ordered the luxury firm version but switched to plush. Excellent customer service, quality Mattress and very comfortable for side sleeping.

Joel C: Random thoughts: 1) I love my mattress. 2) It is firmer than I thought it would be, but it turns out, this is the firmness I really wanted. 3) Dealing with the Nolah call center was excellent.

The Evolution starts off with the ArcticTexTM cooling mattress cover and quilted cooling Euro top. These two features keep the surface of your bed cool to the touch and offer an amazingly plush feel no matter which firmness level you choose.

Next, comes the AirBreathTM heat escape gusset. This gusset ensures there is nothing impeding airflow underneath your body. That allows the mattress to wick away moisture and body heat from the time you go to sleep to the time you wake up.

The comfort layer of this mattress is cooling Nolah AirFoamICETM. This graphite-infused memory foam helps conduct heat down into the mattress. The graphite infusions also create a hostile environment for microbes that could infest your bed.

Between the coils and comfort layer, you’ll find two layers of high-resilience and high-density foam. These layers create buoyancy to keep you on top of the sleep surface.

Finally, the HDMaxTM pocketed coils provide 25 percent more support than traditional coils. They’re also arranged into three zones to ensure each zone of your body gets its ideal mix of support and comfort.

Side sleepers may find the Bear Mattress too firm, but back and stomach sleepers will find this mattress greatly rejuvenating. For a softer bed, consider Bear’s Hybrid or Pro models.

The Bear Mattress’s cover is woven from with FDA-determined Celliant® technology, which turns your body heat into infrared energy to help your body recover.

While Bear Mattress does not have as much of a long of a track record of reviews as some of our other mattresses, we found plenty with something to say, here are a few:

Cynthia S: Great for growing athletic teenage. Great for growing athletic teenageMy growing son loves and he’s sleeping much better.

Rachel S: We love our mattress. As a general manager to a luxury fitness club, married to an athlete, this bed does wonders to alleviate the physical stressors of the day. We enjoy the comfort, support, and clean make of the product. This is my second mattress from Bear and I love it.

Janice M: Super hard mattress. Makes my hips and back hurt worse, very disappointing as I spent 700$ on it snow have to find a topper to make it comfortable.

By infusing graphite into gel memory foam, Bear offers a layer with above-average cooling. Graphite is normally used to cool down high-powered machines like PCs, but when infused with gel, it effectively pulls heat away from the body and regulates temperature all night.

Further cooling is provided through the Celliant®-infused cover. Celliant® pulls heat from the body, transforms it into infrared energy, which is then reabsorbed back into the body. Celliant® technology may even improve blood flow and muscle recovery— a major plus for hard-working athletes.

The Bear mattress has excellent motion isolation because of its pure foam design (foam isolates motion, preventing it from traveling across the sleep surface) and is a great option for side and back sleepers.

The Zoma Boost mattress is designed to offer a medium to medium-soft feel, which is typically preferred by side sleepers. The mattress has a comfortable and supportive feel, providing a good balance between firmness and softness.

Sleepers can expect to sink slightly into the mattress’s top layer of quilted foam, which conforms to their body’s shape, providing pressure relief and reducing motion transfer.

The infused memory foam in the Zoma Boost ensures that heat is drawn away from your body while you sleep, allowing you to remain cool and comfortable all night long. It also provides superior pressure relief, helping to reduce any aching or soreness associated with poor posture or sleeping on an uneven surface.

While limited on reviews, those who have responded are big fans. Here are some responses:

Michael T: My wife and I received our Zoma boost over the weekend. It provides us with a level of support and comfort our previous mattress didn’t. It is so stable that I didn’t feel when my wife climbed out of bed for work.

Shane Z: Very satisfied with the overall quality of the Zoma Boost mattress. Mattress stays cool all night and hardly notice partners movement

Santiago G: I love how soft this mattress is. My sleep has really improved and I feel rested and ready to start my days every morning.

The mattress’s advanced cooling cover is made of a breathable, stretchy fabric that promotes airflow and helps to keep sleepers cool and comfortable throughout the night. It’s swift to greet sleepers with a pleasantly icy feel, like a gentle cloud embracing the body. Quilted into this cover fabric is hypersoft foam for a pillowy feel.

The mattress’s primary comfort layer is made of graphite-infused memory foam, which provides pressure relief and reduces motion transfer. The gel infusion helps to regulate temperature and prevent heat buildup, making it ideal for sleepers who tend to sleep hot.

The next layer of the mattress is made of Reactiv™, a latex-like foam that provides support and bounce. This transition layer helps to prevent sinkage and promotes proper spinal alignment.

The mattress’s bottom layer is made of pocketed coils, providing a stable foundation for the mattress and helping to prevent sagging.

The SoftFlex mattress cover and the grid-like comfort layer creates a responsive surface with a medium feel. This gives the surface a bouncy feel, as the material is quick to flex under the body and snap back into shape.

We surveyed several athletes on what they thought about the Purple Mattress, here is what some had to say:

Casey D: This is a great mattress all around and I only have one bit of constructive criticism. I wish there was an option for heavier (260lbs+), but athletic/muscular, individuals where it was tad firmer with the same comfy top. It’s darn near perfect though.

Stephanie J: I’m athletic and need my spine in alignment no matter how I position myself. This mattress relieves my stress. Thank you.

Tory E: I’m a small female/athletic build. We took the leap and exchanged for a Purple 3 (and also upgraded to a King from Queen). We LOVE the mattress; it is both supportive and plush for a range of sleeping positions, and the extra space is a plus!

Every Purple bed contains a top layer of Purple Grid™, a responsive material that is both soft and supportive to minimize pressure build-up. The Purple Grid™’s design has more than 1,800 air channels, guaranteeing a cool night’s rest.

When you lie down on the Purple Mattress, the grid yields to your hips and shoulders, cradling them for maximum pressure relief. The grid flexes less under your back to maintain support, ensuring a healthy spinal alignment. Two layers of poly-foam support the Purple Grid™, promoting a longer-lasting mattress.

Designed with athletes in mind, Hunter is a 14-inch advanced memory foam and pocket coil hybrid mattress that promotes restorative sleep and eases sore muscles through the use of cooling technology.

Reviewers of the Sleepnvie love this mattress. While no reviewers mention being athletic, this mattess is designed with athletes in mind. Here is what some had to say:

Richard G: Very plush, as advertised, and it’s exactly what I wanted. If you don’t want a firm mattress, then I don’t see why there is any other option but this one!

Joy L: Honestly I love my Hunter mattress. I never slept better and the service I got from the Sleepenvie team was unbelievable!

Gloria J: Very happy with it! It’s comfortable. I like the fact that it’s slightly dense for a foam mattress. I sleep with my husband and I can feel slight movements when he moves but it’s not that much.

The Sleepenvie Hunter mattress is 14 inches tall and consists of 2 inches of gel-infused memory foam, 2.95 inches of foam, 0.55 inches of foam, 7.5 inches of pocketed coils, and 1 inch of base foam. The cover is made from polyester knit and includes an inner rayon barrier as a fire retardant.

Gel-infused memory foam mattresses absorb and disperses body heat for even temperature regulation with less risk of overheating. Each foam layer is designed to conform to the body’s natural curves to relieve pressure and reduce aches and pains. The Sleepenvie Hunter mattress also includes thick, high-density foam edging to promote excellent edge support and prevent sleepers from rolling off the bed.