We tried the luxury Saatva mattress used by Team USA — and we can see why it's a must after a long day of training

A split-screen of the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid at the Olympic training center and an image of our tester's hand feeling the mattress's cover. A Presidents' Day deals badge is seen on the top-left foreground.
(Image credit: Saatva / Future)

To perform at their gold-medal winning best, the athletes of Team USA need a mattress that supports restorative sleep — and we were lucky enough to test that very mattress. We slept-on the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress, now $400 off at Saatva, and we can see why it's helping athletes fall asleep fast.

Saatva, the brand behind the year's best mattress we've tested, is the Official Mattress and Restorative Sleep Provider of Team USA, meaning they outfitted 110 bedrooms at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center with the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid.

Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress (queen)
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress (queen): was $2,099 now $1,699 at Saatva

The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress is now down to $949 for a twin size (was $1,349) thanks to a $400 discount when you click our link above. If you don't use our link, the non-exclusive discount is up to $325, so this semi-exclusive Presidents' Day mattress deal is one of the great Saatva mattress sales. Benefits include a 365-night trial, lifetime warranty and free white glove delivery.

Why the Memory Foam Hybrid is the mattress for Team USA

Saatva has many mattresses in its line-up, from the Saatva Classic (the best Saatva mattress) and the Saatva RX (the best mattress for back pain), but the Memory Foam Hybrid is the one that helping Team USA sleep after a long day of training.

And we have the inside track as to why it's the perfect mattress for the team.

"The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid relieves pressure while supporting your back, hips, and shoulders," explained lead tester Alex Temblador. "Though it's a firmer bed, it'll suit all types of sleepers. You'll also enjoy a cooler night’s sleep, good motion isolation, and superb edge support."

Saatva memory foam hybrid mattress on a bed frame in tester's bedroom

Our tester's Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress (Image credit: Future / Alex Temblador)

This universal comfort, great pressure relief, breathability, and sturdy edges mean that sleepers are supported. This lumbar support is a huge benefit, especially for athletes, as sleepers "won’t deal with lower back or hip pain."

And a good night's sleep is the foundation of recovery, which is essential to performing at your athletic best. Which, by the way, is why Saatva is outfitting the beds of Athlete's Village at the 2024 L.A. Olympics.

Alternative mattresses for an active lifestyle

The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid isn't the only mattress ideal for active lifestyles. These luxury hybrid mattresses are all athlete-friendly beds thanks to their support and comfort.

Saatva  Classic Mattress (queen)
Saatva Classic Mattress (queen): was $2,199 now $1,779 at Saatva

A $400 discount means this bestseller is at its lowest price of the year. The Saatva Classic is the best hybrid mattress on the market, and with breathable materials and spine-aligning design, this mattress will help you cool down and recover from a workout.

Bear  Elite Hybrid Mattress (queen)
Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress (queen): was $2,284 now $1,370 at bearmattress.pxf.io

With code TOMS40, you can save an extra 5% and get a queen Bear Elite Hybrid for $1,370 (was $2,284). It's not only the best cooling mattress, but the Bear Elite Hybrid is also designed to help sleepers recover from physical activity.

WinkBed Mattress (queen)
WinkBed Mattress (queen): was $2,570 now $1,799 at winkbeds.sjv.io

The WinkBed is designed to offer targeted support for aches and pains, and it also comes in different firmness levels for different sleep styles and body types. A queen is now down to $1,799 thanks to a 30% off WinkBeds mattress deal.

Frances Daniels
Senior Sleep Staff Writer

Frances Daniels is a PPA-accredited journalist and Sleep Staff Writer at Tom's Guide with an MA in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University. Her role includes covering mattress and sleep news and writing sleep product reviews and buyer's guides, including our Best Hybrid Mattress 2025 guide. She is interested in the relationship between sleep and health, interviewing an array of experts to create in-depth articles about topics such as nutrition, sleep disorders, sleep hygiene, and mattress care. She is also our specialist on mattress toppers — producing bed topper reviews and taking care of our Best Mattress Toppers 2025 guide — and leads content relating to fiberglass-free beds for a non-toxic sleep. Outside of Tom's Guide, she has written for Ideal Home and Marie Claire.

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