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Q&A: Xavier Johnson, Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Player

Xavier Johnson, a point guard for the Indiana Hoosiers, is one of the top college basketball players in the country. Ahead of the Empire Classic, an upcoming college basketball tournament sponsored by Saatva, we had the chance to sit down with Johnson to learn more about how he winds down before bed, what he brings with him to sleep better on a plane, and the trendy wellness treatment that helps him recover after a tough match.

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How to Keep a late-Night Sports Game From Ruining Your Sleep

If you’re a football fan, then you know that the big game can be a transcendental, full-body experience. Our passion for the teams, players, and rivalries produces the kind of wild swings of emotion normally reserved for horror movies, fireworks, or roller coasters. So, how is a person expected to sleep after something as exciting as this? Here’s what you need to know to be both a die-hard fan and a world-class sleeper.

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Sleep Tips From a Boston Marathon Runner

Wendy Haase is no stranger to the Boston Marathon. She's competed in the race four times and is gearing up to run again this April on behalf of Saatva and the Boston chapter of the National MS Society. The 2022 Boston Marathon will be the 24th race Haase has competed in since she began running in 2005—and we got to chat with her ahead of the race. Check out our Q&A with Haase to learn about how she's prepping for the big day, her nighttime routine, and her best sleep tips for athletes.

Because triathletes compete in multisport endurance races that consist of running, cycling, and swimming—and they train intensely for weeks or months leading up to a big race—deep sleep, where muscle recovery happens, is especially important. We've rounded up expert-approved sleep advice for triathletes. Sleep Advice, Night Workout, Sleeping Well, Hard Workout, Circadian Rhythm

Sleep Tips for Triathletes: Sleeping Well Before a Big Race

Because triathletes compete in multisport endurance races that consist of running, cycling, and swimming—and they train intensely for weeks or months leading up to a big race—deep sleep, where muscle recovery happens, is especially important. We've rounded up expert-approved sleep advice for triathletes.

Cyril Grayson, a wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, knows the importance of getting a good night's sleep. His good sleep habits have certainly paid off: In February 2021, he won his first Super Bowl championship! As the new football season kicks into high gear, we had the chance to chat with Grayson to learn his sleep secrets. Importance Of Sleep, Epsom Salt Bath, Sleep Habits, Get Off Work, Sleeping Too Much, Paid Off

Football Player Cyril Grayson Jr. Shares His Best Sleep Tips

Cyril Grayson, a wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, knows the importance of getting a good night's sleep. His good sleep habits have certainly paid off: In February 2021, he won his first Super Bowl championship! As the new football season kicks into high gear, we had the chance to chat with Grayson to learn his sleep secrets.

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How Sleep Affects Basketball Players & Sleep Tips for Athletes

Athletes who prioritize sleep perform better. Learn how sleep impacts your favorite basketball players on the court—and what you can do to sleep like a pro athlete to maximize your workouts.

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How to Keep the Super Bowl from Ruining Your Sleep

So your body can ease from excitement to relaxation, the key is to set up a healthy transition to sleep. Here’s how to do that...

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