Exclusive interview: Marianne Hogan talks about her use of the IAKOTA mattress topper
At IAKOTAwe are always delighted to receive feedback from our customers. athletes who use our products for optimize their recovery.
Today, we are honored to share with you the experience of Marianne Hoganan exceptional athlete.
Marianne is a world-renowned ultramarathoner, known for its impressive performance in extreme endurance races.
She has won the Transgrancanaria and ranked among the best in several editions of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB).
We asked Marianne about its use of the IAKOTA mattress topper and the benefits it has derived.
See his answers below.
What do you consider to be the pillars of recovery?
The pillars of recovery for me mainly include sleepbut also nutrition.
I think these are two very important factors to consider when we want to recover well.
When you measure things like your HRV (heart rate variability) or your resting heart rate, you can see that there's a difference.
We believe that there is no such thing as overtraining, but rather a lack of recovery. Do you agree with this? And if so, what can you tell us about it?
Yes, I agree with that. I think that overtraining is probably something that can happen if we don't recover properly.
So, if we balance these two elements correctly, I think we'll be able to achieve a better balance.it's possible to avoid overtraining and do things right.
About the mattress topper, can you describe how you felt the first time you used it? Did you feel anything immediately, or were there long-term benefits?
Yes, I think it's more of a progressive sensation for me.
It's something I'm trying to work on. sleep every night to ensure good sleep qualitywhat I'm really looking for.
And when you measure things like your VFC (heart rate variability) or your resting heart rateyou can see the difference.
Have you noticed any changes in the quality of your sleep since you started using the mattress topper? Do you keep track of your sleep?
Yes, I follow my sleep and I notice a difference.
It's something I've put a lot of emphasis on over the past year or so, and it's something I'm very proud of. the mattress topper really helps me sleep betterto have longer sleep times but also a better sleep qualitytherefore more deep sleep and things like that.
Can you share any specific benefits you've noticed, such as reduced soreness or faster recovery time, or simply when you wake up, do you feel ready to face your day?
Yes, I think it's mainly the last option. When I wake up, I feel more ready to face my day.
And I think I also noticed a difference in VFC and also a drop in heart rate.
So I think it has a direct impact on how I feel when I wake up.
How do you incorporate the mattress topper into your night-time routine?
It's very easy to integrate in fact.
I just put it on my bed every night.
So, if I'm in the same place for a while, it's just something you have to install the first time, and then that's it.
There's nothing else I need to change!
But yes, I make sure to sleep on it as often as possible and most of the time, it's every night.
Would you recommend this mattress topper to others? And if so, why?
I would recommend it to 100% because I think it's very easy to integrate.
It's really effortless and it's a great way to keep recovery in mind and to make sure you do the little things to support the intensive training we do day after day.
One last question. Thibaut Baronian said that after a big race, he also has trouble sleeping because of the adrenaline and aches and pains. And that with the mattress topper, he slept better after a day's racing. Have you tried it after a day's racing? And if so, did you feel anything?
Yes, I still sleep on it.
I think that after a race, it's generally difficult to sleep, but one thing that also helps me is to sleep with IAKOTA night mask.
And I think it helps me to settle down on the mattress and fall asleep. After a race, it's always a difficult scenario to get a good night's sleep.
However, I think that it probably helps me fall asleep and recover better during the night.
We would like to thank Marianne Hogan for his time and invaluable contributions!
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