When it comes to sleep, both quality and quantity are important. Studies show that 70% of Americans aren't getting enough1 deep, restorative sleep, and this lack of quality shut-eye is tied to decreased brain function and mood, slower healing and recovery, and increased pain2. Long story short: If your health is a priority, your sleep should be, too.
For a lot of us, this means taking a second look at our mattress. If you're sharing a bed with a partner (or a pet!) and don't have space for a king-sized model, you might want to consider an Olympic queen mattress.
Since quality sleep is essential to ensure you're protecting your heart health, blood sugar3, mood4, muscle recovery5, and more, we spoke with experts to determine how to select the right mattress. We've also rounded up our picks for the best Olympic queen mattresses so you can add a little sleep space without taking up too much of your bedroom.
What is an Olympic queen mattress?
An Olympic queen mattress measures 66 by 80 inches (6 inches wider than a standard queen-size model)—and is the perfect middle point between a king and a queen.
"An Olympic queen mattress is good for those who need a slightly wider bed but don't have room for a king-size mattress," says Sarah Sponaugle, D.C., holistic chiropractor and co-owner of DRIVEN FIT in Tampa, Florida. "This is a great pick for couples who both sleep best on their backs and those who need or prefer a slightly wider bed," she adds—as well as for parents with little ones crawling into their beds at night.
Are there any downsides to an Olympic queen?
Not many brands make Olympic queen mattresses, so if you have your eye set on a luxury pillow-top mattress, you may have a hard time finding one. Additionally, Olympic queen mattresses in your preferred mattress type (organic cotton, foam, spring, hybrid) might not be available. Lastly, there's the task of finding fitted Olympic queen sheets and a bed frame—but for some, the effort is worth the extra sprawl space.
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