I have been a professional athlete for many years and always try to get the best out of myself. To recover as well as possible after training and be ready for the next training session quickly, good sleep is of particular importance and a very crucial part of my regeneration phase. That's why I've been occupied for many years with how I can optimize my sleep quality. In my research, I also came across studies that prove an increase in sleep quality through weighted blankets. Of course, I then wanted to try that out for myself.

I find the weighted blanket very comfortable because it immediately gives me a feeling of coziness. With a normal blanket, a slight draft can often occur, for example, at the foot end, and you have to "wrap yourself in it" to prevent that. The weighted blanket conforms to the body on its own due to its weight, so no more drafts get under the blanket. Although the blanket does not seem particularly thick, it feels pleasantly warm and retains heat very well.

In my opinion, its use in sports definitely makes sense. Restful sleep is one of the most important components in both training and competition phases. In addition to better night sleep, it can also be a great help during a short power nap during the day, for example, to fall asleep faster. This way, I can also utilize short time windows and immediately "switch off."

I mainly use the blanket for sleeping. My nighttime sleep has improved with the therapy blanket. I also use a therapy blanket during the day, for example, when I come home after a workout and want to rest a bit.