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Quick facts Age: 29 Nationality: Argentine Ranking: World No. 3, Premier Padel Known for: “El Ratón” and his relentless right-side defense Eight Sleep athlete   Meet the athlete who slept in his car on the way to the top Federico Chingotto has more than 14 career titles, a partnership with Alejandro Galán that transformed his […]

How sleep powers F1Ⓡ drivers Formula 1Ⓡ does not care about jet lag. A driver can land in a new time zone on Thursday, qualify on Saturday, and race on Sunday, with milliseconds separating the grid. Between constant travel, night races, and unfamiliar hotel rooms, perfect sleep is rarely realistic. The goal is to build […]

UAE Team Emirates XRG is racing the hottest Tour de France on record, and recovering cold every night with Eight Sleep Team: UAE Team Emirates XRG · Race: Tour de France, July 4 to 26, 2026  All 8 team riders sleeping on the Pod by Eight Sleep: Tadej Pogačar, Isaac del Toro, Adam Yates, Brandon […]

Quick facts: Charles Leclerc Age: 28 · Nationality: Monégasque · #16 Known for: Eight Sleep Athlete and Investor Meet the athlete who treats recovery as a pillar of performance.  Charles Leclerc performs at the highest level of his sport, where the difference between winning and losing is measured in milliseconds. Talent and training are essential, […]

UAE Team Emirates XRG described it this way: “21 stages. Every night on the Pod by Eight Sleep. Throughout this Giro, our team has been averaging 9 to 10 hours of sleep: cooler, deeper, and more consistent than ever experienced during a Grand Tour. In a three-week race, quality sleep becomes a decisive performance factor.” […]

Michael Russell has one sleep rule for Taylor Fritz. Not a guideline. A rule. Nine hours. And when Fritz plays a five-hour match in 100-degree heat, the number goes up from there. Russell is a former ATP professional himself. He knows what a tennis body goes through in a deep Grand Slam run, not from […]

Inside the recovery philosophy of Aryna Sabalenka’s coach Anton Dubrov spends 35 to 40 weeks a year on the road. He coaches the best women’s tennis player on the planet. And before a single ball is struck each day, he has already thought carefully about one thing: how well did she sleep.  “I always think […]

The coaches behind top tennis players agree: sleep is not a luxury. When a professional tennis player loses a match, the next conversation usually focuses on tactics, footwork, or serve percentage. The conversation rarely starts with the previous night But information like what time the athlete went to bed, whether the sleep environment was cool […]

Most endurance athletes obsess over their training load, nutrition, and gear. Sleep gets treated as whatever’s left over. For an IRONMAN athlete, that’s a costly mistake — not just because of how hard your body works on race day, but because of when race day ends. You might cross that finish line at 10pm. Midnight. […]

Quick Facts: Arturo Coello Age: 24  ·  Nationality: Spanish  ·  Ranking: World No. 1, Premier Padel Known for: Volley, one-handed backhand slap  ·  Eight Sleep athlete Youngest player ever to reach World No. 1 in professional padel At 24, Arturo Coello isn’t just the best padel player in the world — he’s redefining what peak […]

IRONMAN is the hardest one-day endurance event in the world. 2.4 miles of open water swimming. 112 miles of cycling. A full 26.2-mile marathon. Back to back, under a single clock, with a 17-hour cutoff. No relay. No shortcuts. Every athlete crosses the same finish line. Or doesn’t. Over 120,000 athletes will compete across the […]

Inside his pre-season routine, and why sleep is his secret weapon. Key fact: Charles Leclerc sleeps on an Eight Sleep Pod as a core part of his recovery routine. During his intense pre-season training blocks, Leclerc — who targets 10 to 11 hours of sleep per night — relies on the Eight Sleep Pod’s temperature […]

At the highest level of professional cycling, performance margins are measured in seconds. UAE Team Emirates XRG, one of the most successful teams in professional cycling, is partnering with Eight Sleep to integrate advanced sleep and recovery technology across training, racing, and recovery for the 2026 season. As competition intensifies and race calendars grow more […]

We have welcomed Charles Leclerc, the world-class racing driver known for his exceptional talent throughout his career, as an Athlete Ambassador and Investor. As an elite athlete, Leclerc is accustomed to taking on extreme pressure with his sport, on top of navigating a grueling year-round travel schedule. As he gears up for the 2025 season, […]

When we sat down with Guillermo Cagigas, a professional Padel player and Eight Sleep athlete, it became clear that for him, recovery isn’t just a part of training—it’s everything. Guille knows that in a sport where every split-second decision matters, sleep isn’t a luxury, it’s essential. With the Pod, he doesn’t leave anything to chance. […]

To: Mr. Thomas Bach, President, International Olympic Committee Dear Mr. Bach, As we approach the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, we urgently call on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to improve the sleeping conditions for athletes. Reports indicate that athletes will be sleeping without air conditioning and on cardboard beds, while temperatures in Paris might […]

We sat down with Taylor Fritz, top American pro tennis player, and Eight Sleep investor and athlete. Taylor, like many elite athletes, understands that recovery is just as crucial as training. In a world where every edge counts, sleep isn’t just a passive activity—it’s a critical component of peak performance. With the advanced sleep technology […]

As part of your Eight Sleep Membership, the Pod’s technology measures your sleep data to determine a personalized Sleep Fitness Score. This score serves as an indicator of sleep health and makes it easy to monitor sleep quality.  What is Sleep Fitness? At Eight Sleep, we are working to change the conversation around sleep. We […]

On a nightly basis, the Pod monitors health metrics like HR and HRV, and notifies you of anything off trend. If you’ve received multiple alerts about your health metric trends, you might be curious of ways to help improve your recovery.  We’ve gathered some helpful resources to help you continue to improve your recovery and […]

We all know that getting the right amount of quality sleep is vital for our overall health and well-being, but did you know that it can also have a major impact on your weight loss journey?  That’s right, the connection between quality sleep and weight loss is actually very real. In this article, we’ll discuss […]

If you train or exercise regularly and wake from a sweaty sleep with an elevated heart rate and flushed skin, it’s time to examine the cause of your discomfort. Night sweats – repeated episodes of extreme perspiration that can leave you drenched in sweat – are actually quite common; these repeated episodes of extreme perspiration […]

Overview of findings  Sleep quality is a critical pillar for happiness, productivity, and health. At Eight Sleep, we are committed to improving your sleep fitness through our dedication to scientific rigor and validation. We are excited to share the results of our latest research study, where we have found significant improvements in various sleep metrics  […]

Our latest research study shows that people experience a significant improvement in their sleep and cardiovascular health after using Eight Sleep’s Pod. Key Takeaways: Deep sleep increased by 10% on average Sleeping heart rate variability increased by 6% on average Sleeping heart rate decreased by 1% on average What we did We analyzed data from […]

Today, we are thrilled to announce Eight Sleep has been named an Official Supplier to the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team.  The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One team, including drivers Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, as well as Team Principal, Toto Wolff, will have access to the Pod Pro and Eight Sleep digital technologies to optimize their […]

Lousia Nicola, clinical neuroscientist and founder of Neuro Athletics, and Justin Medeiros, 2021 CrossFit Games Champion and Eight Sleep Athlete, discuss sleep fitness in elite athleticism.  When did you start CrossFit? In high school, I played football and wrestling and used CrossFit as a way to stay in shape in between seasons. My mom was […]

We’re proud to announce the newest Eight Sleep Athlete, Justin Medeiros, 2021 CrossFit Games Champion and ‘Fittest Man on Earth’. For months, Justin has been leveling up his performance and recovery leveraging the Pod’s technology. “Having Eight Sleep as a part of my training arsenal was a huge component in winning the CrossFit Games this […]

We are incredibly excited to announce that Eight Sleep has become Barry’s Official Sleep Fitness Partner. The active Barry’s community can now level up their health and wellness, not only through fitness, but also through Eight Sleep’s advanced sleep technology. When you are pushing your body to it’s limit in Barry’s workouts, you need to […]

Health is based on three pillars: sleep, nutrition and fitness. I chat with some of the most interesting people I know to discover more about their Health Stacks: the behaviors and products they use to stay healthy and fit. Olympic hopefuls around the world are currently training for a place at the Summer Olympics finally […]

Before I started using the Pod Pro, I had trouble controlling my body temperature at night. As a result, I experienced regular sleep disturbance due to temperature changes.  But that changed when I started using the Pod Pro. In fact, I’ve been wearing a Whoop Band for almost two years to track my sleep metrics, […]

I’ve been sleeping on my Pod Pro for more than three months, starting in September 2020. Before using the Pod Pro, I had a difficult time getting enough deep sleep and I also found myself overheating during the night. Ever since I started sleeping on the Pod Pro, I’ve noticed that not only did my […]

Many of our members not only use the Pod to track their sleep and health statistics, but also use other products such as the Oura ring and Whoop strap to track other health metrics. All three of these fitness devices track HRV (Heart Rate Variability), a key indicator of overall health.  Given the nature of […]

Studies have shown that sleep deprivation causes people to crave high-fat, high-sugar, and calorie-dense foods. Consistently, sleep deprived test subjects choose these foods over low-calorie or fruit/veggie options. Not only do food preferences change, but even the way you taste food changes. Poor sleep actually leads to changes in how intensely people taste savory and […]

Health is based on three pillars: sleep, nutrition and fitness. I chat with some of the most interesting people I know to discover more about their Health Stacks: the behaviors and products they use to stay healthy and fit. I had an hour-long Zoom chat with Sean Rose recently. Sean has worked at places like […]

High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, helps maximize your cardiovascular fitness. But are you really getting the most out of it? Is poor sleep limiting the benefits you see from HIIT? In 2017, researchers found that even a single night of shortened sleep impaired recovery from the previous day’s HIIT session. Subjects had reduced muscle power, […]

If you’re interested in tracking your health, recovery, and performance, then you’ve probably heard of Heart Rate Variability. It’s a very important health metric that helps you understand your recovery and fatigue. Manish Chablani, Eight Sleep’s Head of AI and Research, knows everything there is to know about HRV. Without diving too much in the […]

“Sleep is one of the most important parts of my game. My mental and physical strength and sharpness rely on it.”   Danny Green is a Los Angeles Lakers star and two-time NBA champion. The epitome of a true New York underdog, the 11-year NBA veteran rose from the D-league to become one of the […]

Lower back pain can seriously affect your sleep quality. After all, if you’re in pain constantly throughout the night, how can you get into a comfortable sleep position? There are pros and cons to each sleeping position, but the best sleeping position for lower back pain is on your back. It may sound counterintuitive, but […]

Whether you’re a busy parent and/or an overworked college student, chances are you could use a better night’s sleep. Luckily, sleep trackers can help. From improved sleep to better health, there are plenty of reasons you should be tracking your slumber. One of the biggest benefits of using a sleep tracker is that it will […]