Podcast - Iakota

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Who are we?

Iakota is a pioneering brand in recovery technologies: mattress toppers, night masks, acupressure mats, designed to optimise muscle regeneration and sleep. Founded by Arnaud Tortel, a physiotherapist and performance enthusiast, Iakota combines medical expertise and innovation to support athletes and amateurs in their quest for well-being and performance.

IAKOTA stands out for its scientific and holistic approach to recovery, combining patented technologies, validated tests and a design conceived for comfort and efficiency. Its range is aimed at both professional athletes and enlightened amateurs, with accessories designed for optimal integration into the recovery routine.

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podcast - health, well-being and innovation

🎧 Our media interventions

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5 big mistakes in sports recovery

Arnaud shares the common pitfalls in recovery: underestimating sleep, neglecting VFC, misusing regeneration tools passively. He emphasises the value of tactile support during the night, such as our mattress topper, to boost deep recovery.

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5 tips on recovery & VFC

A dive into heart rate variability (HRV): why measure it on waking? What thresholds should be interpreted? What habits should you adopt? Arnaud shares 5 keys to monitoring and improving recovery through better regulation of the autonomic nervous system.

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What happens to your body after exercise

Discover the physiological mechanisms of post-exercise: muscle micro-tears, inflammation, energy replenishment and healing. This is where Iakota comes in to support this critical phase, in particular through active night-time infra-red support with our products.

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The truth about sleep cycles

Arnaud deconstructs the myths about sleep: REM, deep, light phases; their respective importance; the risk of interruption. The Iakota strategy: preserve these cycles with a dedicated environment - anti-light night mask, connected recovery tray.

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10 golden rules for restful sleep

It's all about good routines: regularity, atmosphere, hydration, disconnection, managing blue light... And then there are our tools, designed to help you at every stage - from going to bed to waking up.

💡 Why consult these podcasts?

FullFrom the physiological to the practical, we explain your post-exertion and sleep responses.

Educationalshort, simple formats for a better understanding of recovery.

ConcretEach episode guides you towards tangible solutions (mattress toppers, masks, routines) to help you recover better.

podcast - health, well-being and innovation

🎙️témoignage: feedback from a user athlete

Christian Meier

Runner & Former professional cyclist

Christian Meier, now a trail-runner, talks about how IAKOTA has transformed his recovery and sleep:

«Sleep is crucial for recovery, and the IAKOTA mattress topper really improves sleep quality. It's an indispensable tool that I highly recommend to all athletes.»

«The mattress topper IAKOTA had a huge impact on the quality of my sleep. Since I started using it, my sleep is deeper and more restorative. I wake up more rested and ready to tackle the day.»