Most of us know the importance of a good night’s sleep to allowing the body time to rest and rebuild tired muscles following exercise and the difference it can make between feeling great or awful on the bike, but still many of us neglect this one important area of daily life.

Well, one company has come to the rescue of those that might struggle to nod off and get a quality night of sleep, with what they claim to be the “world’s first sleep equipment aimed at maximising rest and recovery for sporting athletes.”

Sleep Athlete has been established for 25 years and produces bespoke pillows (or Pillo in Sleep Athlete speak), duvets, mattress toppers, sleep matts and linen designed purposely for active bodies. If you’re feeling a bit skeptical bear in mind the company has been working with the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and the England football squads, elite Olympic athletes and some of the UK’s leading cricket and rugby stars.

Getting to sleep and making sure you get a consistent and regular period of sleep every night is difficult though. The constant pressures of life, however, mean that the reality for many is that sleep takes a back seat and is neglected. Sleep Athlete’s products are designed with this in mind. They’re also designed to help with common injuries such as muscle strain, limb and joint pain.

Some of the products include the Pro Physio Pillo which is ideal if you’re suffering from neck and shoulder injuries or muscle spasms in those areas. The Pro Climate Pillo helps to control increased head temperature as it absorbs and retains the heat while gently supporting head weight. Overheating around the head and neck can be a common problem affecting sleep and the Pro Air Pillo is designed to improve airflow, providing greater control over building surface temperature.

View the full range at www.sleepathlete.com.